Burnt Mountain Trail

Trail Overview

Hike to the top of Burnt Mountain for sweeping views of northern Baxter State Park.
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Trail Activity
Hiking
Length
1.20 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Nesourdnahunk Twp
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor, Grass
Pets
Not Permitted
Fees
Yes
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Description

Burnt Mountain is located just north of McCarty Field in the northwestern part of the Park. The Park Tote Road passes the northern side of the mountain. Views from the summit are surprisingly panoramic. The relatively level country north of Webster and Telos Lakes and the bulk of Katahdin to the south are impressive. The net elevation gain on this trail is approximately 600 feet.

From the Burnt Mountain Picnic Area, follow the blue-blazed trail gradually uphill southward. At 0.2 miles pass site of an old watchman's cabin. Ascend steadily and at 0.8 miles the trail bears left and then begins to ascend steeply after 1.1 miles. The trail ends at the summit after 1.3 miles. Panoramic viewpoints are just south of the summit.

Other Information

Park Fees: See website for entrance and camping fee schedule. [No entrance fee for Maine residents.]

Park Rules: See a more complete list here.

  • All persons entering the Park by road or trail must register their entrance at a gatehouse or self-registration station
  • The maximum size of hiking groups is 12 persons
  • All groups of five or more persons under 16 years of age must be accompanied by at least one adult, responsible for the supervision of a maximum of five youths
  • For all trash: Carry-in; carry-out
  • Where toilets are not available, human waste must be buried at least 200' from water or carried out
  • Pets or other domestic animals are not allowed in the Park
  • Camping is permitted by reservation only
  • Fires or other cooking or heating devices are permitted only in designated campsites or picnic areas
  • Hunting and trapping are prohibited within the Park (with some exceptions)
  • Maine fishing laws apply within the Park
  • No person may feed, bait, or disturb any animal within the Park
  • Power equipment is prohibited (including generators)
  • All vehicles must display an entrance permit while in the Park

Trail Manager

This trail is within Baxter State Park. For more information and detailed trail maps, please visit Baxter State Park Authority's website.

Baxter State Park Authority

Baxter State Park Authority
64 Balsam Drive
Millinocket, ME 04462
Phone: (207) 723-5140
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Be aware of and limit the noise you and your group generate. Enjoy the sounds of nature.
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Trailhead Information

The trail begins on the Park Tote Road at the Burnt Mountain picnic area, 13.7 miles west of the Matagamon Gate. Park cars in area near picnic site.

From Millinocket: Travel 16 miles northwest on the paved Baxter Park Road to the Togue Pond Gatehouse, passing buildings and Northwoods Trading Post on the right after eight miles. After entering the park at Togue Pond Gate, bear left and continue onto the Park Tote Road for 27 miles. The Burnt Mountain Picnic Area is on the right, 5.6 miles past the Dwelley Pond Trailhead.

From Patten: leave ME-11 and turn left on ME-159/Shin Pond Road. Continue 26 miles on this road to the Matagamon Gatehouse. The Burnt Mountain Picnic Area is located on the left, 13.2 miles beyond the Matagamon Gatehouse on the Park Tote Road.

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alainouellette
August 11, 2019
Once at the summit, the view is truly magnificent. You'll see.
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