7.7 mi from the trailheadKatahdin Brook Lean-to
Campground

3.9 mi out & back · 2,342 ft gain · 5,255 ft high point · Very hard
From Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead
In Appalachian National Scenic Trail · ME · OpenStreetMap contributors
This out and back trail from Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead reaches Baxter Peak, climbing 2,342 feet to 5,255 feet.
2,342 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 route at the trailhead. 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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