Maine · Hiking

North Basin Trail

North Basin TrailPhoto: davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.8 mi
one way
159 ft
climb
3,072 ft
high point
Point to point
route

North Basin Trail is a 0.79-mile hike in Baxter State Park in Maine, managed by State Park and Recreation. It is a point-to-point route with a moderate rating, and the climb totals 159 feet of gain over the course of the trip. The trail starts at about 3,024 feet and reaches a high point of 3,072 feet before descending to 2,844 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.59 miles in. The trail is short enough to fit into a half day. It is not a loop, so plan on a one-way trip. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The North Basin Cut-Off lies about 0.2 miles away, and the North Basin climbing area is about 0.3 miles off. The Dudley Trail is about 0.5 miles away, and the Chimney Pond Trail, a cross-country ski route, is about 0.3 miles away.

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North Basin Cut-OffPhoto: Pat Spinney, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

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