7.7 mi from the trailheadKatahdin Brook Lean-to
Campground

2.5 mi out & back · 2,338 ft gain · 5,255 ft high point · Hard
From Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead via the Saddle Trail (0.2 mi)
In Appalachian National Scenic Trail · ME · OpenStreetMap contributors
This out and back trail from Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead via Saddle Trail reaches Baxter Peak, climbing 2,338 feet to 5,255 feet.
2,338 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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