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Baxter Peak - Mount Katahdin

Saddle Trail, Baxter State Park. #Hiking

  • Distance: 8.9 Km
  • Elevation gain: 1,144 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,590 m
  • Elevation loss: 25 m
  • Minimum elevation: 450 m

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  • Distance: 8.9 Km
  • Elevation gain: 1,144 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,590 m
  • Elevation loss: 25 m
  • Minimum elevation: 450 m

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Mount Katahdin and Hamlin Peak Loop

United States > Maine > Piscataquis County > Mount Katahdin Township

Loop hike to Mount Katahdin and Hamlin Peak via Chimney Pond Trail, Helon Taylor Trail, Pamola, Knife Edge Trail, Chimney Peak, South Peak, Baxter Peak, Saddle Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Caribou Spring, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Hamlin Peak, North Basin Trail, North Basin Cut-Off and Basin Ponds in the Baxter…

Distance: 16.2 Km • Elevation gain: 1,311 m • Maximum elevation: 1,586 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🦯Adjustable Trekking Poles - Reduce impact on knees when descending steep topographic ridges
🚁Camera Drones with GPS - Capture aerial views of the landscape to compare with topo maps
🧦Merino Wool Hiking Socks - Moisture-wicking socks to prevent blisters during long topographic surveys
📍Handheld GPS - GPS devices for hiking and navigation
💡Collapsible Camping Lanterns - Illuminate your base camp or tent for map studying at night

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