Baxter Peak

Address

Millinocket, ME 04462, United States

Category

Hiking area

Timezone

America/New_York

Rating

5

Review Count

11

About Baxter Peak

Baxter Peak is listed as a hiking area in Millinocket, Maine (ME 04462), United States. It holds a rating of 5 from 11 reviews on file. No phone number or website is provided in the source data. According to the reviews on file, Baxter Peak is the highest point in Maine and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Reviewers describe reaching the summit via routes including the Abol Trail, the Hunt Trail (white blazes), and the Saddle Trail, characterizing the climb as challenging and, in one reviewer's words, a "lifetime achievement." One review notes that Baxter State Park is strict about out-of-state visitors and advises planning ahead. Other details mentioned in the reviews include parking at campgrounds around the mountain for a fee, vault bathrooms at campgrounds (trailhead and mile 3), clear lakes as water sources with a filter recommended, and bugs. Reviewers also mention campgrounds in the area, including Penobscot Outdoor Center. The source data does not provide information on hours, pricing, or amenities beyond the hiking area category.

At a Glance: Baxter Peak

Location Overview

Baxter Peak is listed as a hiking area in Millinocket, ME 04462, United States, with coordinates of 45.9044189, -68.9216781. The source data categorizes it under USA, Hiking area, and Maine, and lists its activity as a hiking area. It has a rating of 5 based on 11 reviews. The available source data does not provide a phone number or opening hours.

Facilities & Features

Visitor Reviews

Baxter Peak holds an aggregate rating of 5 based on 11 reviews. Ten individual reviews are provided in the source data, each with a rating of 5. The written reviews describe hiking experiences at Baxter Peak. Travel OT reported hiking the Abol Trail out and back to Katahdin, starting from Abol Bridge Campground, which took about 12 hours, and noted that parking is available at campgrounds around the mountain but requires payment. Sheppard Co stated they hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine and summited Baxter Peak in 2010, noted that Maine is strict about out-of-state visitors to Baxter State Park and advised planning ahead, described the Hunt Trail or white blazes as a hard hike for novice hikers, and called Baxter Peak a lifetime achievement. Bjorn Alanson Outdoors described it as a great hike in an awesome park with nice quiet campgrounds in the area, including Penobscot Outdoor Center. Fasc DeCrescenzo noted it is the highest point of Maine, described it as a hard hike, reported summiting via Saddle Trail at about 10.5 miles roundtrip, mentioned vault bathrooms at the campgrounds (trailhead and mile 3), advised bringing a filter, noted several clear lakes to pull water from, and warned that bugs will swarm. CJ Hodson described it as the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail with a tough climb up but an epic location all should visit. Aaron T wrote that it is the end of the Appalachian Trail. Jay Poirier described it as a challenging hike. Sharon Robinson, Mouselord, and Miguel left ratings without written content.

Travel OTa year ago

★★★★★5.0

- I did the abol trail out and back to Khatadin. I hiked from Abol bridge campground (not abol campground) and it took about 12 hours. - You can park at any of the campgrounds around the mountain but you need to pay …

Sheppard Co8 years ago

★★★★★5.0

I hiked the AT Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine and summitted Baxter Peak in 2010. Maine is very strict about other states visiting Baxter State Park; so plan ahead...seriously. The Hunt Trail or white blazes can be a hard hike for novice hikers. Ultimately...Baxter Peak is a lifetime achievement.

Bjorn Alanson Outdoors3 years ago

★★★★★5.0

Great hike in an awesome park! Nice quite campgrounds in the area including Penobscot Outdoor Center.

Fasc DeCrescenzo3 years ago

★★★★★5.0

Highest point of Maine! Hard hike. We summited via Saddle Trail. It was about 10.5 miles roundtrip. There are vault bathrooms at the campgrounds (trailhead and mile 3). Bring a filter! There are several clear lakes to pull water from. Bugs will swarm!

CJ Hodson6 years ago

★★★★★5.0

Northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Tough climb up, but epic location all should visit.

Aaron T7 years ago

★★★★★5.0

End of the Appalachian Trail.

Sharon Robinsona year ago

★★★★★5.0

Jay Poirier6 years ago

★★★★★5.0

Challenging hike

Mouselord2 months ago

★★★★★5.0

Miguel11 months ago

★★★★★5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What category is Baxter Peak listed under?

Baxter Peak is categorized as a Hiking area. It is also listed under USA and Maine in the source data.

What is the address of Baxter Peak?

Baxter Peak is located at Millinocket, ME 04462, United States.

What is the rating of Baxter Peak?

Baxter Peak has a rating of 5, based on 11 reviews.

What activities are listed for Baxter Peak?

The source data lists Hiking area under activities for Baxter Peak.

What are the coordinates of Baxter Peak?

The coordinates are latitude 45.9044189 and longitude -68.9216781.

Does the source data provide opening hours for Baxter Peak?

The available source data does not provide this information.