Merrill, Maine
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Millinocket, Maine
North Traveler Mountain Trail to Pogy Notch Trail Loop
4.09.49 mi / 3169 ft gainNorth Traveler Mountain Trail to Pogy Notch Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Millinocket, Maine.Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Backpack to Russell Pond, Davis Pond, Baxter Peak, and the Knife Edge
20 mi / 5000 ft gainDay #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...Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Hike Mt. Katahdin via Chimney Pond and Saddle Trails
5.011 mi / 2353 ft gainHiking 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...Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Summit Mt. Katahdin via the Knife Edge Trail
11.2 mi / 5267 ft gainStarted 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)....Read more -
Baxter Park Road, Maine
Backpack to Katahdin Lake
3.06.6 mi / 0 ft gainThis 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....Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Hike the Abol Trail to Mt. Katahdin
7.2 mi / 3960 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Summit Mt. Katahdin via the Hunt Trail
5.010.4 mi / 5000 ft gainLet 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 ...Read more -
Millinocket, Maine
Hike to Rocky Pond
5.02.09 mi / 190 ft gainAnytime 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...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Merrill
Houlton, Maine
Houlton / Canadian Border KOA Journey
Our campground is the closest KOA to the Maine Canadian Border. We have mostly full hook up pull thru sites for the biggest of RVs. Our c...