Katahdin Woods and Waters Monument (or close by)

  • Barnard Mountain — An easy, nice relatively small mountain with lovely views of Katahdin.
  • Deasey Pond and Esker Trail — Go in opposite directions along these short, easy, there-and-back trails—0.7 miles and 0.4 miles respectively—to remote ponds.
  • Deasey and Lunksoos Mountain — A long trail (expect a ~15-mile hike) brings you to two mountains under 2,000 feet with great views of Baxter State Park and beyond, in all directions.
  • Seboeis Riverside Trail — The trail’s southern portion lies within the monument. A well-made one-way trail lets you walk along the river for a mostly easy-to-moderate 7.2 miles. There’s a warming hut, screened-in pavilion, and picnic tables along the way.

Outside the monument

  • Owl’s Head, Scraggly Lake Public Land — A beautiful walk along Scraggly Lake and to the views atop the short Owl’s Head. North of the monument.
  • Sugarloaf Mountain — Short but steep! This 1-mile trail is remote and brings you to the top of a 1,876-foot mountain with glorious views.
  • Sawtelle Falls Trail — An easy, flat 0.5-mile unmarked trail goes to a little perch from which you can look down at the waterfall.
  • Shin Brook Falls — A 0.4-mile trail to a stunning 44-foot waterfall, with a steep climb to its base.