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Maine
0.9 mi
Distance
291 ft
Gain
27 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Why you'll love it
Baxter Peak Cutoff Trail
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The Baxter Peak Cutoff Trail is a short point-to-point connector in Maine that provides efficient access to or from Baxter Peak, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. This brief trail segment navigates the high alpine terrain near Maine's most iconic summit, offering hikers a direct route through rugged mountain landscape.
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Lost Pond Trail
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~9 min drive
Point-to-point Maine mountain trail with scenic summit views.
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~8 min drive
Quick point-to-point climb to South Turner Mountain summit views.
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~2 min drive
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North Basin Trail
~4 min drive
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~7 min drive
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North Brother Trail
~8 min drive
Quick out-and-back climb to North Brother summit with forest views.