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    • Brownville, Maine

      Hike the Grand Canyon of Maine (Gulf Hagas)

      8.6 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Find the trailhead by turning left at the Brownville junction and then turning left onto Katahdin Ironworks Rd. This is a well maintained dirt road (had no trouble getting down it with a Corolla). There is a checkpoint where you need to pay a day use fee. When I went summer 2018 it was $9 per per...
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    • Guilford, Maine

      Hike Borestone Mountain

      3.6 mi / 2000 ft gain
      Important notes about this hike: REQUIRES A FEE: $6 per adult, $3 per student - they don't collect the fee until you get to the visitor center about a mile in, so don't get caught like I did without cash!Does NOT allow dogs.  Drive towards the Audubon Sanctuary and come to a parking lot just outs...
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    • Greenville, Maine

      Wilson's Falls

      2.49 mi / 387 ft gain
      Wilson's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Guilford, Maine.
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    • Monson, Maine

      Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge

      12.6 mi / 1066 ft gain
      Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenville, Maine.
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    • Orono, Maine

      Walk along the Orono Bog Boardwalk

      1.5 mi / 19 ft gain
      To access the boardwalk you must park in the Bangor City Forest. From closest parking lot in Bangor its about .25 mile walk to the entrance. Take the trail on the far right of parking. You will eventually come across a small station with an information kiosk. The start of the boardwalk is behind ...
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    • Baxter Park Road, Maine

      Backpack to Katahdin Lake

      3.0
      6.6 mi / 0 ft gain
      This hike is located in Baxter. Maine residents gain free admission into the park; non-residents must purchase a day pass ($14 per vehicle) or season pass ($39 per vehicle). After entering the park at Togue Pond Gate of Baxter State Park, bear right and continue onto the Roaring Brook Road for 6....
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    • Millinocket, Maine

      Hike the Abol Trail to Mt. Katahdin

      7.2 mi / 3960 ft gain
      The trailhead starts from the Abol Campground inside of Baxter State Park. I would highly recommend staying the night before so that you can get an early start on the hike as it can be an all day affair.   For the first 1.4 miles you meander along a stream bed through a densely wooded forest, the...
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    • Millinocket, Maine

      Summit Mt. Katahdin via the Hunt Trail

      5.0
      10.4 mi / 5000 ft gain
      Let me start off by saying, this is not an easy hike by any means. Only attempt this if you are an experienced hiker. The route has over 5,000 ft elevation gain in a little over 5 miles. You start off your hike in the Katahdin Stream Campground parking area, following the white Appalachian Trail ...
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    • Millinocket, Maine

      Hike to Rocky Pond

      5.0
      2.09 mi / 190 ft gain
      Anytime you're visiting Baxter State Park it is worth making a quick stop at Kidney Pond Campground and hike the Rocky Pond Trail. From the park's South Gate, Kidney Pond is about an hours drive along the Park Tote Road heading Northwest. Once on Kidney Pond Road, stay straight at the turn and it...
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    • Millinocket, Maine

      Backpack to Russell Pond, Davis Pond, Baxter Peak, and the Knife Edge

      20 mi / 5000 ft gain
      Day #1 This Backpacking trip starts at the Roaring Brook campground on the east side of Baxter SP. Immediately after entering the park through the Togue Gate, take the first right towards Roaring Brook CG. Register with the Ranger there and begin your hike to Russell Pond on the Russell Pond Tra...
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    • Millinocket, Maine

      Hike Mt. Katahdin via Chimney Pond and Saddle Trails

      5.0
      11 mi / 2353 ft gain
      Hiking Katahdin is extremely rewarding and worthwhile. Not only are you welcomed with an incredible view at the summit, but if you hike it later in the year you can have the chance to talk with those finishing their 2,000 mile journey on the Appalachian Trail. There are many routes up this mounta...
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    • Millinocket, Maine

      Summit Mt. Katahdin via the Knife Edge Trail

      11.2 mi / 5267 ft gain
      Started the hike at Roaring Brook Campground and followed the Chimney Pond Trail for 3.3 miles one-way (Elevation gain 1,425 ft). Upon reaching the Chimney Pond Campground, we re-watered and started up Dudley Trail for a short, but steep 1.3 miles one-way (Elevation gain to Pamola Peak 1,988 ft)....
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    • Clifton, Maine

      Eagle Bluff North Summit

      5.0
      0.57 mi / 213 ft gain
      Eagle Bluff North Summit is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Eddington, Maine.
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    • West Forks, Maine

      Moxie Falls

      5.0
      1.9 mi / 318 ft gain
      The trail begins at the Moxie Falls trailhead. Continue along the trail until you cross an access road. Cross the access road and keep going. The trail is unmarked, but wide and distinct enough to make it easy. You will hear the falls before you see them. Your walk will take you to the top of the...
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    • Bingham, Maine

      Houston Brook Falls

      4.7
      0.37 mi / 79 ft gain
      Houston Brook Falls is a 32-foot waterfall that flows into the Kennebec River. The hike usually takes about 15 mins roundtrip, but more time can be spent at the falls.   The Trail From the parking lot there is a small trail to the left. The trail is unmarked, but visible and easy enough to foll...
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    • Mariaville, Maine

      Mariaville Falls

      1.3 mi / 180 ft gain
      Mariaville Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ellsworth, Maine.
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