Katahdin Abol Trail
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Maine · penobscot County

Katahdin Abol Trail

Steep Baxter ascent with scrambly sections and major alpine summit views.

Rating
Length
7.8 mi
Difficulty
8
County
penobscot
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About This Trail

A steep 7.8-mile round-trip ascent to Katahdin’s 5,267-foot Baxter Peak via the shortest roadside route, fully exposed above treeline after 2.5 miles. Relocated in 2015 to a ridge west of the original slide, the trail demands an early start on warm days due to limited water and intense sun on the open alpine terrain.

Location

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Coordinates: 45.8399984, -68.9392965
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Getting There

From the Togue Pond Gatehouse at Baxter State Park, keep left and travel 5.6 miles on the Park Tote Road to Abol Campground. Park along the road on the left; the trailhead is at the back of the campground.

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