The Best Backpacking in Millinocket

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....

Baxter Peak via Saddle Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Millinocket, Maine.

Baxter Peak via Saddle and Cathedral Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Millinocket, Maine.

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...

Little Wassataquoik Lake via Russel Pond Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Millinocket, Maine.

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 ...

Mt Coe and South Brother Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Millinocket, Maine.

North Traveler Mountain Trail to Pogy Notch Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Millinocket, Maine.

Lodge-to-Lodge Trail to Gorman Chairback Lodge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenville, Maine.

Five Ponds Trail to Trout Brook Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Patten, Maine.