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Best hikes in Baxter State Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Baxter State Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months June, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Freezeout Trail
    14.3 mi
  2. 02
    Wassataquoik Lake Trail
    13.1 mi
  3. 03
    Pogy Notch Trail
    8.7 mi
  4. 04
    Traverler Mountain Trail
    8.0 mi
  5. 05
    Northwest Basin Trail
    7.8 mi
  6. 06
    Doubletop Trail
    7.7 mi
  7. 07
    Russell Pond Trail
    6.7 mi
  8. 08
    Five Ponds Trail
    6.2 mi
  9. 09
    Frost Pond Trail
    6.2 mi
  10. 10
    Dwelley Pond Trail
    5.2 mi
  11. 11
    North Peaks Trail
    5.2 mi
  12. 12
    OJI Trail
    4.2 mi
  13. 13
    South Branch Mountain Trail
    4.2 mi
  14. 14
    Blueberry Ledges Trail
    4.0 mi
  15. 15
    Marston Trail
    3.9 mi
  16. 16
    Foss and Knowlton Trail
    3.9 mi
  17. 17
    Wassataquoik Stream Trail
    3.8 mi
  18. 18
    Grand Falls Trail
    3.5 mi
  19. 19
    Sentinel Mountain Trail
    3.5 mi
  20. 20
    Middle Fowler Pond Trail
    3.3 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Baxter State Park: June, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.