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Hike

Russell Pond Trail

Near a viewpoint

6.7 mi one way · 855 ft climb · 1,711 ft high point

ME · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Russell Pond Trail is a 6.7-mile one-way route with 855 feet of climb in Baxter State Park.

Elevation

855 ft of gain and 717 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.0 mi from the trailhead
Big Spring Brook Hut
Campground · ME

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Saddle Trail
- Summits Baxter Peak
- 2,343 ft of climbing
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Cathedral Trail
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointNearby · 6.7 mi in
Big Rock ViewpointNearby · 6.7 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 6.7 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 6.7 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 6.7 mi in

Map

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. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 6.7 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 855 ft
Descent: 717 ft
High point: 1,711 ft
Low point: 1,298 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: ME
Camps within 15 mi: 16
Trailhead: 45.9965° N · 68.9097° W

Get directions Open the map

8.6 mi from the trailhead

Haskell Deadwater Campsite

Campground

8.7 mi from the trailhead

Pond Pitch Campsite

Campground

2,228 ft of climbing

1.1 mi one way · 2,228 ft climb

ME · Camp 7 mi away

Doubletop Trail

Summits Doubletop Mountain
2,688 ft of climbing

7.7 mi of trails · 2,688 ft climb

ME

OJI Trail

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

4.2 mi one way · 2,366 ft climb

ME · Camp 13 mi away

Mount Coe Trail

Passes Mount Coe
1,930 ft of climbing

2.7 mi one way · 1,930 ft climb

ME · Camp 12 mi away

Barnard Mtn Trail

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

0.8 mi one way · 533 ft climb · Easy

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

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu67°52°Mostly Cloudy
Fri63°40°Sunny
Sat58°41°Sunny
Sun58°42°Chance Rain Showers
Mon59°41°Mostly Sunny
Tue60°41°Mostly Sunny
Wed62°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Thu: Mostly Cloudy · wind 5 mph SE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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