Location: Millinocket
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Millinocket is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States.
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1. Mount Katahdin
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5.0 based on 229 reviews
Located at the northern end of the Appalachian Trail, the tallest peak in Maine stands at 5,267 feet.
Reviewed By BlueHero - New Jersey, United States
Mount Katahdin, the crown jewel of Baxter State Park, is the highest mountain in Maine, also the northern terminus of Appalachian trial. Hiking to Mt Katahdin via the infamously "Knife Edge" is hard and exciting. Carrying an oversized and heavy backpacking pack makes it more challenging, and according to park brochure, is "not recommended". But we did it anyway, including 2 teenage boys. As Dudley trail is closed indefinitely, we took the loop from Roarding Brook via Helen Taylor Trail to Pamola peak, Knife Edge Trail across Chimney Peak and eventually to Katahdin (Baxter Peak, elev 5240 ft). We then took Saddle Trail down to Chimney Pond Lean-To for an overnight stay, and then Chimney Pond Trail back to Roaring Brook parking lot on the next day. Helen Taylor Trail is fairly steep and therefore breaks treeline quickly where the view opens up for mountain ranges and lakes. After further steep climb over rocks and boulders, the trail leads to Pamola Peak where one can have a clear panoramic view of Knife Edge and Baxter Peak. The sharp descent and immediate ascent between Pamola Peak and Chimney Peak at beginning of Knife Edge Trail is essentially 90-degree vertical. And it is the most difficult section of the whole hiking trail. Although only 1.1 miles in length and 365 ft in elevation gain, knife edge trail is difficult particularly due to its full exposure condition. One needs to scramble and stay focused. The wind can sometimes become so strong that it seems it would blow hikers off the cliff. Nevertheless the hard work, the rewarding 360 degree view of the rocky trail and the area around and below, from trail and Baxter Peak, makes the effort worthwhile. The return hike from Chimney pond back to Roaring brook is a piece of cake comparing to the climb up. The trail passes by several mountain lakes with the most clear lake water I have ever seen. No fish, no water-weeds, no algae, just crystal water. The backpacking trip was indeed a great experience. Weather definitely help too - it rained 1 day before and 1 day after our hike, but it just didn't during our hike. I can imagine how harder it would have become and how the view would be ruined if it rained instead. Highly recommended. And we will return.
2. Penobscot Adventures Whitewater Rafting
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5.0 based on 98 reviews
Penobscot Adventures Whitewater Rafting is a Millinocket, Maine white water rafting outfitter. We also offer water front cabin rentals, and an on-site inn and restaurant.
3. Moose Prints Gallery and Gifts
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
A great shopping experience when visiting the Katahdin Region of Maine! Much like a walk in nature, the walls are filled with creatures and landscapes both great and small. With life size Moose images on stretched canvas wraps to miniature oil paintings on petrified wood, Moose Prints celebrates wildlife indigenous to the North Woods through photography, gift items and art. You will find Moose Prints on RT 11 & 157 11 miles from I-95(Exit 244, the road to Baxter State Park)in downtown Millinocket. We are ajacent to Key Bank (2 blocks before the downtown light). The gallery is open: Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs and Sat 10-6 and by chance or appointment Wed and Sun
4. Baxter State Park
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4.5 based on 408 reviews
This park features Mount Katahdin, the largest mountain in Maine, and where you might also catch sight of a moose.
Reviewed By I1227YZmelissam - Brooklyn, United States
I stayed at Abol two nights. The place was beautiful. It is true. No electricity. No running water. But the outhouse was very clean. The tent site was impeccable. Even freshly raked. The park ranger was available and kind. Easy access to fire wood. Most of all, unbeatable solitude and access to nature. The campground is literally at the foot of the abol ascent to baxter peak on mt katahdin which helped with our early ascent.
5. New England Outdoor Center NEOC - Day Tours
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
In Spring Summer and Fall we run moose safaris and wildlife tours, and in Winter we run daily guided snowmobile tours in the Katahdin Region, sleds are provided. The Moose tours in Maine run twice daily once in the morning and once in the afternoon either by pontoon boat or air conditioned van and we will customize a trip to meet your group's needs. Guests frequently see Moose and other animals commonly seen on our wildlife tours include bald eagles, loons, osprey, great blue heron, pileated woodpeckers, Canada geese, fox, whitetail deer and some very shy black bears. Private tours are available for both the Moose Tours and Snowmobile tours and can be for all or part of the day. Our regular tours last about 3 hours.
