Topographic trail map of baxter state park showing trails, campgrounds, roads, points of interest, picnic areas, and clearly marked park amenities. Baxter state park scenic drive is a 44 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near millinocket, maine that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and mountain biking and is best used from april until october. The trail has a natural surface and is moderately hilly. This beautiful, twosided, waterproof map shows in great detail the 220 miles hiking trails, highlighting the many lakes, canoeing and camping opportunities the park offers. Baxter state park hiking map trail map baxter state park. The triple c trail partially dams little chinquapin. Trail passes and parking are available at the kiosks off verona road, syene road, knob hill and at lake farm park. North brother mountain is a 4,151 foot mountain in the baxter state park in piscataquis county, maine. This trail is, again, the most direct route to the summit and slightly easier than saddle trail because of the shorter distance. Baxter state park hiking trails baxter state park is a beautiful pristine park located in the heart of maine, an area also referred to as the maine highlands. Baxter state park millinocket 2020 all you need to. Katahdinbaxter state park waterproof trail map books. The traveler loop is often overlooked, but its a gem in baxter state park.
Park information amicalola falls state park amicalola falls state park is home to the southeasts tallest. Hike north brother mountain new england 4000 footers maine. This is a directory of every qualifying footpath hike in wisconsin that i have written about. Baxter state park trail map steven bushey, steve bushey on. Were sorry but the baxter state park reservation system doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. There are 46 mountain peaks and ridges, 18 of which exceed an.
Not much cooler than riding around the snowmobile trails at the foot of mount katahdin, showing your dad where you spent last summer camping next to baxter state park, guiding rafting trips down the penobscot river, exploring ice caves, hiking to waterfalls river guide stephanie gallagher sends over this dispatch from her weekend snowmobiling trip with her dad from the east branch sno. It is administered by a special authority and is independently funded. Baxter state park overview map baxter state park me. Additionally, a baxter state park naturalist will join us for part of the trip to share more of the parks history. With more than 7 baxter trails covering 427 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the soo line trail southern route or shingobee connection trail. The 12mile trip oneway starts at the picnic area parking lot. Baxter state park is over 200,000 acres of wilderness and public forest generously donated to the people of the state of. All boundaries and trails are shown as approximate.
Heres our beginners guide to the traveler loop in baxter state park, by willow. Baxter state park welcome to a magnificent obsession. Baxter state park topo map in piscataquis county, maine. Wisconsin is home to three national trails, countless state park trails, nature centers, and land preserves. Blueberry ledges, where katahdin stream flows over smooth granite ledges. The trail begins in the abol bridge campground dont forget to stop for a view of mt. This waterproof, tearresistant map is an essential addition to any hikers pack. Baxter state park hiking trails new england outdoor center.
Fullcolor and created using the latest gps technology, this updated map includes 20 new miles of trail in baxter state parkwith insets of trails in the fowler ponds and trout brook mountain area, kidney and daicey ponds area, and katahdin. In response to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, we are following recommendations from the u. It is flanked to the northeast by fort mountain and to the southwest by south brother mountain together they are known as the brothers the only way to access north brothers summit is via the marston trail andor the mount coe trail. Site map how the site works tripadvisor llc is not a. The park was established by 28 donations of land, in trust, from park donor percival p. Baxter made it his lifes magnificent obsession to create, protect, and provide to the people of maine a wilderness haven encompassing some of the most rugged terrain in the northeast. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until october. There are 46 mountain peaks and ridges, 18 of which exceed an elevation of 3,000 feet, the highest being baxter peak at 5,267. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Northern outdoors katahdin adventure base camp is just 10 miles away from one of baxter state parks best hiking, swimming and picnic destinations. Did you know that certain types of pdf maps can show your exact position on a trail. It is the northernmost new england 4,000 footer mountain. Baxter village trail south carolina trails traillink. Baxter state park overview map see map details from baxter state park authority created 5102007.
A chance of snow before 11am, then isolated rain and snow showers between 11am and 1pm. Baxter between the years of 1931 and 1962, eventually creating a park of over 200,000 acres 809 km. Bear mountain state park trail map new york state parks. Katahdin baxter state park, located in the northeaster part of maine, one of the beautiful, almost canadian territory and park offering canoeing. Trails national and state parks city parks lakes lookouts marinas historical sites. One of the most popular hikes in maines baxter state park, the 3. Baxter state park day use hiking guide northern maine. I love these hand drawings from the park authority.
Abol trail hiking trail, millinocket, maine hiking project. Explore the best trails in baxter, minnesota on traillink. Katahdinbaxter state park waterproof trail map, by map adventures, 2011. Beginners guide to the traveler loop baxter state park. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The trails winds through wooded areas and through small residential streets within baxter village. The cabins at daicey pond in baxter state park avoiding. There are 46 mountain peaks and ridges, 18 of which exceed an elevation of 3,000 feet, the highest being baxter peak at 5,267 feet. Discover the forest with a hike on the basswood trail. The main draws of the area are hiking and photography, so if youre looking to get away from it all and explore one of the hardest stretches of the appalachian trail then baxter is certainly one of the best places. Pa fish and boat commissions southern yough water trail map pdf.
South branch mountain trail this loop hike is at the north end of baxter state park, which is what nokey and i call the quiet end. Baxter state park northern maine recreation maines. All trails allow hiking and biking unless otherwise indicated. Planning a baxter park backpacking trip guthook hikes. Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides. Middle kingdom trail and mahogany trail wyoming alltrails. Katahdin area hiking baxter state park blueberry ledges.
Located in this park is tha famous mt katahdin, the terminus point for northbound appalachian trail hikers. Amicalola falls state park trail map 418 amicalola falls lodge drive dawsonville, ga 30534 park. Free us topo map pdf order waterproof printed topo map. Getting to the north end of the park from millinocket is no easy task either driving the 20 mph tote road an hour and a half from the togue pond gatehouse or driving up 195 20 miles to the shermanpatten exit and then driving 30 miles to the. In an effort to help you end your trip with the least amount of stress possible, i put together a quick playbyplay of the options you have for your last 15 miles on. We here at baxter state park are charged with upholding baxter s wishes. Please report any accident or incident immediately to park police. We didnt get to do the paid loop around katahdin because they were closed however the rest of the park was fantastic and were looking forward to spending some time there during a. The most popular trails are south branch mtn trail, russell pond trail and knife edge trail. Lory state park area trails map colorado parks and wildlife. My only complain is that you dont get a good idea of the scale until you arrive. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. Learn why this landscape deserves such lifelong devotion.
Request a park trail map for descriptions and distances. The baxter village trail is nestled in a neighborhood of fort mill, which lies on the northern border of south carolina charlotte, north carolina, is just over the state line. Some points seem shorter and some points seem longer. Map of crow wing state park, including summer and winter trails. Baxter state park, like acadia national park, is a treasure of the state of maine. Most at guidebooks have a decent description of baxter state parks regulations and accommodations. Not really a state park, it was a gift to the people of maine from just one person, percival p. Occoneechee mountain, a nearby state natural area that is a administered by eno river.
If youre looking for a beautiful, remote hiking challenge, add this hike to your list. The park covers more than 200,000 acres, encompassing its own mountain range dominated by katahdin, maines highest mountain. Book baxter state park campgrounds, millinocket on tripadvisor. Rain before 1am, then scattered rain showers between 1am and 3am, then scattered rain and snow showers. In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the wyoming division of state parks, historic sites, and trails invites our visitors to download pdfs of our brochures on their devices before heading to our parks and historic sites. Centers for disease control cdc and prevention along with maine cdc and other public health officials. The trails illustrated baxter state park topographic map combines unmatched detail with helpful information to offer an invaluable tool for making the most of your visit. Baxter state park hiking project hiking trail maps. Northeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
The park itself incorporates over 200,000 acres of mountain peaks and thick forest as well as numerous lakes, rivers and streams which eventually flow into some impressive waterfalls. In 1930 he made his first land purchase of 5,960 acres which included katahdin, the highest mountain in maine. Trails illustrated baxter state park topographic map rei. Click the link below for a detailed pdf downloadable map. Let map adventures show you why forever wild is an understatement when it comes to experiencing baxter state park. Maine maps map adventures hiking biking trail maps for.
The baxter village trail system is a 9mile network of natural surface trails with occasional segments of mowed grass in the baxter village community. Baxter state park restricts access daily and seasonally. But as my trail family got closer to the park and the end of our thru hike, we were a bit confused with some of the rules. Baxter state park millinocket all you need to know. We took a week to snowmobile the katahdin region and made sure we rode through baxter state park. This highlighted hike below goes over knife edge trail which can be extremely dangerous in certain weather and wind. It winds through wooded areas, crosses a few quiet residential streets, and offers views of small streams. Each campsite at baxter park has a reservation fee and if your car is from out of state, you also have to pay an entrance fee to the park.
For extended backpacking andor trail information, maps and trail guides can be purchased at park headquarters or in the campgrounds. Huntsville state park trails map pdf texas parks and wildlife. Hiking project is part of the rei coop family, where a life outdoors is a. Baxter state park, a wilderness area of 202,064 acres, was a gift to the state of maine by former gov. A state trail pass is required for all visitors 16 years of age or older using a bicycle, roller blades or roller skis. The health and safety of our visitors and staff is of utmost concern to baxter state park. Tyler state park trails map pdf texas parks and wildlife. Map of baxter s hollow preserve on air photo background created date.
The map adventures folks have brought the clear, easyreading style of their popular white mountains waterproof map to the trails of katahdin and baxter state park. Looking for a great trail in baxter state park, maine. These are called georeferenced pdfs, and we are in the process of them. Creek to create a unique wetland area in the middle of the forest.