Owl Trail
Photo: barry.pousman, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 2.0 mi
- one way
- 2,144 ft
- climb
- 3,674 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Is Owl Trail open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name Owl Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.
List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Park closure covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park alert covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
As of · Source: NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Owl Trail is a 2-mile point-to-point hike in Maine's Baxter State Park, managed by State Park and Recreation. It rises from about 1,550 feet to 3,674 feet, a steady climb of 2,144 feet, and is rated moderate. The route sits within Baxter State Park and along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, so it pairs easily with other outings in the park and on the long-distance trail. The climb is steady, with the steepest stretch at about 1.6 miles, where the grade reaches 56%. The trail starts at a low point of about 1,520 feet and ends at the high point of 3,674 feet, with only about 107 feet of descent along the way. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The trip takes about 1.5 hours. Hunt Trail lies about a mile away, and Little Abol Falls and the Appalachian Trail are each about 2 miles off. For climbing, Chimney Pond (South) Basin - Summer Rock Routes is about 3.7 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Northeast Whitewater47 mi away
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Route details
- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Climbing
- About 2,144 ft
- Summit
- 3,656 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 1.5 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the Owl Trail on The Owl?
About 2.0 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the Owl Trail?
About 2,144 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Owl Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Owl Trail take?
About 1.5 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on The Owl
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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