7.7 mi from the trailheadKatahdin Brook Lean-to
Campground
13.8 mi out & back · 5,064 ft gain · 5,255 ft high point · Very hard
From Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead via the Saddle Trail and the Northwest Basin Trail (1.8 mi)
In Appalachian National Scenic Trail · ME · OpenStreetMap contributors
This 13.8-mile out and back trail from Appalachian National Scenic Trailhead reaches Baxter Peak and Howe Peaks, climbing 5,064 feet to 5,255 feet.
5,064 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. Download the trail and feature data.
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