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Mount Katahdin Eastern Approach Loop
An incredibly challenging and dangerous loop reserved only for the adventurous..
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
South Turner Mountain
A moderately difficult 3.7 mile RT hike in Baxter State Park in Maine
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 496 m
- Descent
- 490 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 453 m
- High Point
- 937 m
- Gradient
- 20˚
The trail head for this 3.7 mile RT hike in Baxter State Park is located at the Roaring Brook Campground. The hike begins with a nice walk through the woods with several view points of Sandy Stream Pond, then you pick up elevation as you ascend the mountain. The last part of the hike is boulder scrambling above tree line to reach the peak of South Turner Mountain. Excellent views of the surrounding mountains.
Description
For more info about this hike, please visit my blog: <a href="http://www.ericsturgeon.com/blog/south-turner-mountain-hike-baxter-state-park-maine/">South Turner Mountain Trail Guide - Eric's Maine Life</a>
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
Similar routes nearby
9.7 km away
Mount Katahdin via the Abol Trail
The shortest, most direct route to Mount Katahdin.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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Guidebooks in this area
58 routes · Hiking
The Appalachian Trail
10 routes · Hiking
10 of the Best Day Hikes in the Appalachian Mountains
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