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Location: Piscataquis, Highlands, Maine, New England, United States, North America. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude of center. 46.0912° or 46° 5' 28" north. Longitude of center. -68.9564° or 68° 57' 23" west. Elevation. 1,447 feet (441 metres) GeoNames ID.
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- Katahdin Trail Descriptions
- 10 Things to Do
- Day Use Parking Reservations For Katahdin Trailheads
Easier Day Hikes
If you’re short on time or not up for a big push above treeline, you might try some of these short hikes on Maine Trail Finder. Or try some suggestions based on the amount of time you have to spend:
Know and respect the forecast.
Know what to expect, and when it changes, know your limits.
Limit group size to 12.
This is a Park Rule.
Keep an eye on kids.
Park Rule: for every five juveniles, there must be at least one adult.
why do we do this?
we limit access to Katahdinto preserve the fragile alpine ecosystem and your experience as a visitor. Remember, as trustees of Governor Baxter’s deeds, we are charged with doing this in perpetuity and with intergenerational equity.
Make a Reservation
Except for Katahdin access parking lots under the parking reservation system, all other parking lots are first come first served.
When Maine Gov. Percival P. Baxter decided to give his state a new park, he wanted something different. First, he went big. In 1930, Baxter bought almost 6,000 acres of northern Maine woods, streams, rivers and peaks—including Katahdin, Maine’s talle
Our Baxter State Park guide helps you navigate over 180 miles of trail in Maine. Download the most popular map smartphone app for thruhikers! Maine, USA | 179 miles | $11.99 Baxter State Park is home to Maine’s highest peak, Mt. Katahdin, as well as lakes and campgrounds.
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A day pass or season pass is required for all non-resident vehicles entering Baxter State Park. No motor vehicle shall be permitted to enter the Park without payment of a motor vehicle fee for each day. History: Baxter State Park is unique. Independent from Maine’s state park system, the Park is a gift in trust made to the people of Maine by former Governor Percival Baxter. The Park covers ...
