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Baxter State Park hiking , Maine, United States

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Estimated Time icon Estimated Time 8 to 10 hours.
Elevation gain icon Elevation gain 1,600 foots

What are the activities ?

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Why hike at Baxter State Park ?

baxter state park is a large wilderness area permanently preserved as a state park, located in Piscataquis County in north-central Maine. It is in the North Maine Woods region. The park was established by 28 donations of land, in trust, from park donor Percival P. Baxter between the years of 1931 and 1962, eventually creating a park of over 200,000 acres (809 km2) in size. Baxter Park is not part of the Maine State Park system. Sole governance is provided by the baxter state park Authority, consisting of the Maine Attorney General, the Maine Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Director of the Maine Forest Service. The park is independently funded through a combination of revenues from trusts, user fees, and the sale of forest products from the park's Scientific Forest Management Area. The park is home to the state's highest peak, Mount Katahdin. The number of visitors to the park declined from 75,000 in 2000 to 55,000 in 2005, but since 2005 visitor use has been slowly increasing.

The baxter state park is a large park located in the north-central region of Maine. The park is home to a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing. The park also features a number of scenic vistas, including Mount Katahdin, the highest peak in Maine. Visitors to the park can also enjoy a variety of wildlife, including moose, black bears, and deer.

The baxter state park is a large park in the north-central region of Maine. The park is home to Mount Katahdin, the state's highest peak. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, moose, and deer. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing.

The baxter state park is a large park in the north-central region of Maine. The park is home to Mount Katahdin, the state's highest peak. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, moose, and deer. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing.

The baxter state park is a large park located in the north-central region of Maine. The park is home to a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing. The park also features a number of scenic vistas, including Mount Katahdin, the highest peak in Maine. Visitors to the park can also enjoy a variety of wildlife, including moose, black bears, and deer.


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Rate & open hour

Access fee $ 0.00
Schedule
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMThursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed
Coordinates
-68.9427702
46.0273218

What are the coordinates and address ?

Baxter State Park
(207) 723-5140
Millinocket, ME 04462, USA

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Starting Point

The best way to get to the start of the trails at the baxter state park is to drive to Millinocket and then take the Katahdin Loop Road.

The trails at the baxter state park in Maine can be accessed from the Togue Pond Gate.

The start of the trails at the baxter state park in Maine can be accessed from the park's headquarters in Millinocket.

The best way to get to the start of the trails at the baxter state park is to drive to Millinocket and then take the Katahdin Loop Road.

Let’s Answer Your Questions - FAQ

What is the elevation of Baxter State Park?
What are the opening hours?
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMThursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed
How long on average?
8 to 10 hours.
Is the place are families friendly?
No
Is there an information center / service center / reception?
No
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