Their are many trails in the Katahdin area that we can hike on, mountain trails, scenic lookouts, trails to water falls and to numerous lakes and ponds. The mountain trails involve a day hike of up to 10 hours and covering 5-6 miles one way. Some of the shorter trails can be done in 15 minutes or up to 2-3 hours, whatever you feel like doing.
While on the hikes, you will possibly observe wildlife, such as moose, deer, bear,coyotes and many small animals. Also a vast variety of birds, wildflowers and geographical formations may also be viewed.
1 HORSE Mt. TRAIL - A fine short hike offering views of Matagamon Lake, Traveler, the East Branch, and the cliffs of Trout Branch MT. Round trip from perimeter road to fire tower (elevation 1589') is 2.8 miles.
2 TROUT BROOK MT TRAIL - Views of Fowler ponds, Traveler Range and Matagamon Lake. Nice 1/2 day hike. Combine with Littlefield trail for round trip loop, 3.6 miles.
3 MIDDLE FOWLER TRAIL - Loop connecting five ponds, South Branch Campground and Trout Brook Campground. From South Branch to Trout Brook it is 8.7 miles. Spur trail leads up Barrell ridge to summit.
4 HOWE BROOK TRAIL - Valley trail skirts many falls and pools. Round trip from South Branch Campground 6 miles.
5 SOUTH TURNER (3122') 4 mile round trip from Roaring Brook Campground 3-4 hours. Full views of the cirques: South Basin, Great Basin and North Basin.
6 SANDY STREAM - 2.8 mile trail around pond. Moose sightings are frequent. Well worn trail with no ascent - great for an early evening/morning walk to Big Rock.
7 HELON TAYLOR-6.4 mile round trip from Roaring Brook ending at Pamola Peak. Exposed trail above tree line, should not be attempted in bad weather. Carry water.
8 CHIMNEY POND - 6.6 mile, 4-5 hours round trip from Roaring Brook Campground. Strenuous and rocky but sheltered in inclement weather. Basin Ponds is halfway and has nice views of mountain.
9 DUDLEY-1.3 miles one way from Chimney Pond Campground to Pamola Peak. Over large boulders, short but steep. Most of trail is above tree line. Cairns mark trail, above tree line.
10 SADDLE - 4.4 mile round trip from Chimney Pond Camp ground. One way time 3-3.5 hours. Most of trail is above tree line and exposed. Nice descent if attempting Knife Edge.
11 CATHEDRAL - 1.7 mile one way trip from Chimney Pond Campground to Baxter Peak, joins Saddle trail near Baxter Peak. Very steep, climbing over large boulders, most of trail is above tree line and exposed. One way time 2.5-3 hours.
12 KNIFE EDGE - 1.1 mile exposed ridge between Baxter Peak and Pamola Peak. Never attempt in bad weather. All rock and narrow.
13 HAMLIN RIDGE - 4.4 mile round trip to Hamlin Peak (elevation 4756') from Chimney Pond Campground. Great views into North Basin and Great Basin.
14 LITTLE ABOL FALLS - A small falls worth the 1.6 mile round trip from Abol campground.
15 ABOL TRAIL - 7.6 mile round trip, very steep but shortest trip to Baxter Peak. Trail goes up a slide-loose gravel and stones; difficult to descend. Combined with a descent of Hunt Trail, a 9 mile round trip.
16 HUNT TRAIL (AT) - 10.4 mile round trip from Katahdin Stream Campground. Challenging from tree line to Thoreau Spring. Marked with white paint blazes to signify Appalachian Trail.
17 OWL TRAIL (3597') 6.6 mile round trip from Katahdin Stream Campground. Fine views of Katahdin.
18 GRASSY POND TRAIL - A 1/2 day hike to the pond and along the shore with excellent views of Doubletop.
19 MT. OJI - 6 mile round trip loop. Both trails cross open slide areas. Leave from north side of road at Foster Field. Slides very slippery when wet-use caution.
20 Marston Loop-Trail leaves across from Slide Dam picnic area. Junction to trails of North and South Brothers is 3.1 miles, from that junction to summit of N. Brother .7 miles, to summit of S. Brother .8 miles. Unrestricted views, combine with Mt. Coe trail for loop, 7-8 hours, very tough.
21 DOUBLE TOP MT. (3488') From Nesowadnehunk Campground it is 3.1 miles one way or 4.2 from Kidney Campground one way. Steep but rewarding views in all directions. (Complete trail from Nesowadnehunk to Kidney Pond is 7.3 miles.)
22 BURNT MT TRAIL - A 2.6 mile round trip hike from the perimeter road. Unique views of the area around McCarty Field and Katahdin to the south. Round trip from perimeter road to fire tower (elevation 1793') is 2.6 miles.