7.7 mi from the trailheadKatahdin Brook Lean-to
Campground
Hike
Northwest Basin Trail
- Passes Baxter Peak
- Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- 5,000 ft of climbing
17.3 mi out & back · 5,000 ft gain · 5,255 ft high point · Very hard
From Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead via the Saddle Trail (0.9 mi)
In Appalachian National Scenic Trail · ME · OpenStreetMap contributors
About this hike
This 17.3-mile out and back trail from Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead climbs 5,000 feet to 5,255 feet. Baxter Peak lies along the route.
Elevation
5,000 ft of gain round trip.
Camp near here
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
- 7.7 mi from the trailhead
More hikes nearby
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
