Baxter State Park
National parkUSA
Baxter State Park
National park · USA
Description
A vast wilderness park in northern Maine, gift of Governor Percival Baxter, crowned by Katahdin, the highest peak in the state and the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Kept forever wild, with rugged trails and no modern amenities.
Key facts
Baxter State Park is in Maine.
- Region
- Maine
- Area
- 829km²
- Established
- 1931
- Nearest hut
- Wassataquoik Lake Island Lean-to · 1.2km
- Nearest village
- Patten · 37km