General road and trail map of the middle of baxter state park in maine. Camping in baxter state park friends of baxter state park. Blueberry ledges, where katahdin stream flows over smooth granite ledges. These falls are a relatively easy hike, and well worth your time when youre visiting the park.
Map of paul bunyan and heartland state trails and facilities. Heres our beginners guide to the traveler loop in baxter state park, by willow. And there were some things i would have liked to know. If you need assistance, view our pdf help page, email us or call us at 207 2878000. Park information amicalola falls state park amicalola falls state park is home to the southeasts tallest waterfall and one georgias seven natural wonders. When percival baxter donated the land the for baxter state park he included in the charter that maintaining the land was the primary responsibility of the baxter state park authority, everything else including recreation is a secondary responsibility. Paul bunyan state trail crow wing state park to lake bemidji state park statue of paul bunyan at akeley the paul bunyan state trail is a 123 mile long multiuse trail between crow wing state park and lake bemidji state park, including 8 miles shared with the. On tuesday night the me army national guard evacuated a male patient with lifethreatening medical issues from chimney pond campground. Chase maine, visitors will be able to hike on a parcel of land that is home to a unique stand of norway spruce.
We here at baxter state park are charged with upholding baxter s wishes. My weekend adventure brought me to katahdin stream falls in baxter state park. Take notice of the evergreen thicket behind you, the wetland black spruce bog to your left, and tracy pond to your right. Daicey pond and kidney pond campgrounds offer private cabins with. Baxter state park is located in millinocket, maine. State road plowed no further north, take golden road to abol bridge t its 86 the golden, telos, williams pond, co. Baxter state park miles winter use december 1 march 31. Apr 27, 2017 baxter state park, like acadia national park, is a treasure of the state of maine. Additionally, a baxter state park naturalist will join us for part of the trip to share more of the park s history. Back in 1931, the former maine governor donated the original land to create the natural masterpiece that is baxter state park. Aug 19, 2014 i recently spent 10 days in baxter state park, and while i found a lot of articles on the various ways to hike katahdin, there was little about other hikes, places to swim, which campgrounds are the best, etc. Getting to baxter state park, maine no public transportation available to or from the park but arrangements can be made for the beginning or end of your hike. Find a trail, look at maps, read trail descriptions.
Things i wish i knew before vacationing in baxter state park. The area was acquired by the park back in april 1972 and will serve to educate visitors on exemplary forestry, tree id and the history of the area. Primarily located on a former burlington northern railroad grade. Katahdin area hiking baxter state park blueberry ledges. Its a wonderful place to walk, forget all your troubles, enjoy nature and look for the local fauna, from moose to dragonflies. Baxter state park overview map baxter state park me. Check out this informational video reservation office 2077235140 winter mf, 8am4pm summer 7 daysweek, 8am4pm office hours are subject to change. If youre looking for a beautiful, remote hiking challenge, add this hike to your list. Offering a range of accommodations, including a majestic. This campground offers 10 rustic cabins, each with an outdoor fireplace and picnic table. Browse expedia s selection of 30 hotels and places to stay closest to baxter state park. Visitors can walk hundreds of miles of trails through the park, climb the sheer cliffs this is a rockclimber. There are 46 mountain peaks and ridges, 18 of which exceed an. Katahdin, the state high point,and the katahdin massif, of which it is a part.
Jan 06, 2015 jamesa, the rules for baxter state park are necessary. Click the link below for a detailed pdf downloadable map. 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. Baxter state park rules and regulations 1995 these rules, adopted by the baxter state park authority the authority pursuant to 12 m. Northern outdoors katahdin adventure base camp is just 10 miles away from one of baxter state parks best hiking, swimming and picnic destinations. The trailhead for this hike is at katahdin stream campground, which is popular for hikers climbing to the summit of mount katahdin.
The health and safety of our visitors and staff is of utmost concern to baxter state park. To search the map store please provide a location andor a keyword show previous page show next page. Highlights include ledge falls and doubletop mountain. Backpacking through baxter state park atlas guides blog. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until october. Baxter state park baxter state park informational video. Looking for a great trail in baxter state park, maine.
Area maximum speed limit on all park roads unless otherwise posted. There are 46 mountain peaks and ridges, 18 of which exceed an elevation of 3,000 feet, the. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. The park that bears his name now covers 209,501 acres and includes mount katahdin, maines highest peak. This highlighted hike below goes over knife edge trail which can be extremely dangerous in certain weather and wind. Know before you go katahdin baxter state park friends of. For those beginning their hike at katahdin this usually means going thru boston, portland and or bangor, then to medway, and then to millinocket. 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. 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. Baxter state park millinocket 2020 all you need to know. National geographics trails illustrated map of baxter state park combines unmatched detail with helpful information to offer an invaluable tool for making the most of your visit. Feb 17, 2020 baxter state park has the most primitive and endless woods ive ever seen, the trails through the thickness of the trees, the ponds, the silence are just too hard to discribe. The park has more than 40 peaks and ridges and features over 180 miles of trails for hiking and mountain climbing.
Backpacking through baxter state park for my second annual baxter state park backpacking trip, i had planned to bring friends from all over the country to maine late in the season to show off the parts of the park that few outofstaters ever see. Camping in the park is allowed only on authorized sites. In response to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, we are following recommendations from the u. For more info on winter in the park, please visit these links on our website. Not really a state park, it was a gift to the people of maine from just one person, percival p. Top 10 hotels closest to baxter state park in millinocket. Its store offers books, maps, baseball caps and dvds. Amicalola, a cherokee indian word meaning tumbling waters, is an appropriate name for this 729foot cascade. Established in 1938, chimney pond is one of the most popular campgrounds in baxter state park and one of two backcountry campgrounds in the park. Save on popular hotels near baxter state park, millinocket. This wildlife management district wmd map is for reference purposes only. We took a week to snowmobile the katahdin region and made sure we rode through baxter state park.
Baxter state park overview map baxter state park me mappery. Our thanks to our friends in the guard and kudos to the ranger staff for a the professional work on the rescue. Baxter state park trail map steven bushey, steve bushey on. Alltrails has 44 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and more, with hand curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed. Jan 24, 2018 baxter state park adds a new trail to its network. Percival baxter understood what henry david thoreau meant when he said, in wildness lies the preservation of the world. After each exhilarating day outdoors, well return to our campsite to enjoy meals prepared by your guides, a relaxing campfire and then settle into comfortable tents under the stars. The traveler loop is often overlooked, but its a gem in baxter state park. 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. Daicey pond campground is located on the western side of baxter state park. Baxter state park mount katahdin, katahdin iron works map. The park covers more than 200,000 acres, encompassing its own mountain range dominated by katahdin, maines highest mountain. Main park entrance fenton lake state park hal baxter trail. 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.
Chimney pond provides day hiking access to all katahdin peaks and to russell. Baxter state park welcome to a magnificent obsession. It is administered by a special authority and is independently funded. No provision of these rules applies to law enforcement or administrative personnel in the course of their official duties. Centers for disease control cdc and prevention along with maine cdc and other public health officials. Learn why this landscape deserves such lifelong devotion. Jun 05, 2007 for those contemplating a trip to baxter state park, this comprehensive map does a good job of clarifying the park s topography and trail system. Baxter state park offers eight frontcountry campgrounds that may be accessed by vehicle during the summer season. For more abo free baxter park south branch po general road and trail map of south. Baxter state park operates more than 10 campgrounds and also has various backcountry sites for backpackers. We here at baxter state park are charged with upholding baxters wishes.