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Hike

Hamlin Peak Cut-Off

Summits Hamlin Peak

4.6 mi out & back · 1,773 ft gain · 5,255 ft high point

From Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead via the Saddle Trail, the Northwest Basin Trail, and the Hamlin Ridge Trail (2.0 mi)

ME · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This 0.3-mile cut-off reaches Hamlin Peak at 4,759 feet in Baxter State Park, with Howe Peaks nearby.

Elevation

1,773 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

7.7 mi from the trailhead
Katahdin Brook Lean-to
Campground

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

1 mi from you
Saddle Trail
- Summits Baxter Peak
- 2,343 ft of climbing
3.9 mi out & back · 2,342 ft gain
ME · Camp 8 mi away
1 mi from you
Cathedral Trail
- Summits Baxter Peak

Out: 540 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Baxter PeakAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
Hamlin PeakAlong the way · 2.0 mi in
South PeakNearby · 0.0 mi in
Howe PeaksNearby · 2.3 mi in

Nearby reading

Hamlin Peak

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 4.6 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,773 ft round trip
High point: 5,255 ft
Low point: 4,225 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: ME
Camps within 15 mi: 15
Start: Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead
Trailhead: 45.9044° N · 68.9215° W

Get directions Open the map

10.1 mi from the trailhead

Wassataquoik Lean-to

Campground

10.1 mi from the trailhead

Wassataquoik Campsite

Campground

2,228 ft of climbing

2.5 mi out & back · 2,338 ft gain

ME · Camp 8 mi away

Doubletop Trail

Summits Doubletop Mountain
2,688 ft of climbing

15.3 mi out & back · 5,156 ft gain

ME · Camp 14 mi away

OJI Trail

Passes Mount O-J-I
2,366 ft of climbing

8.4 mi out & back · 2,596 ft gain

ME · Camp 13 mi away

Mount Coe Trail

Passes Mount Coe
1,930 ft of climbing

7.7 mi out & back · 3,393 ft gain

ME · Camp 13 mi away

Barnard Mtn Trail

Summits Barnard Mountain
Inside Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Camp under a mile away

4.5 mi out & back · 926 ft gain · Easy

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument · Camp under a mile away

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu52°40°Widespread Frost
Fri52°42°Partly Sunny
Sat47°42°Mostly Cloudy
Sun45°39°Chance Light Rain
Mon42°40°Chance Rain Showers
Tue45°41°Chance Rain Showers
Wed51°Mostly Sunny

Thu: Widespread Frost then Sunny · wind 8 mph NE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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- 2,343 ft of climbing
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