North Basin Cut-Off

North Basin Cut-Off is a short, easy hike in Baxter State Park in Maine, a state park managed by State Park and Recreation. The route is a point-to-point trail of about 0.6 miles, with a total elevation gain of 463 feet from a low point of about 2,499 feet to a high of about 2,986 feet. The steepest stretch comes early on, with a grade of about 29% at roughly 0.15 miles in. The trail is a quick outing, and it pairs easily with other destinations in the area. North Basin, a climbing area, and the North Basin Trail both sit about 0.2 miles away. The Chimney Pond Trail, a cross-country ski route, is about 0.3 miles off, and the Dudley Trail is about 0.7 miles away.