Millinocket

Dolby Trail: Medway is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Medway, Maine.

Baxter State Park Scenic Drive is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Millinocket, Maine.

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 6.3 miles to the Avalanche Parking Area on the left. The trailhead for Katahdin Lake Trail is across t...

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

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 trail is very well marked with blazes.  You will encounter a labeled scenic viewpoint area thats gr...

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

South Turner Mountain Via Sandy Stream Pond 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 Trail. Elevation change is minimal as you hike through beautiful forests, passing multiple ponds for 7....