Big Seboeis Campsite

• Campsites are available for reservation on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend and October 31. Unreserved sites are available for first-come, first-serve stays the day of arrival.
• A primitive backcountry campsite located in a forested area along the scenic East Branch of the Penobscot River. This site can only be accessed by boating in or hiking in. A short gravel shore is next to the river, just below the campsite. This campsite is mostly shaded with access to trails. There is a pit toilet (outhouse) available for use. Locate the toilet by walking up the trail (behind the picnic table) away from the campsite on Big Seboeis Trail.

Big Spring Brook Campsite

• Campsites are available for reservation on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend and October 31. Unreserved sites are available for first-come, first-serve stays the day of arrival.
• This is a paddle in only campsite, accessible by boat. The campsite is located in a forested area next to the East Branch of the Penobscot River. Campers will paddle up to a short gravel area (when the river is low) before meeting a cut bank with a 5ft incline to reach the campsite area. Overhanging cedar and hemlock trees grow at the campsite, along with ferns and other vegetation. The campsite has many exposed tree roots. There is one picnic table and one metal fire ring at the campsite for campers to sit and enjoy the view of the river. The campsite is mostly shaded.

Big Spring Brook Hut

• Big Spring Brook Hut can be reserved for overnight stays during the winter season only. The hut can accommodate up to six people. There are wooden bunks inside for sleeping surfaces. Reserve through Recreation.gov.
• A beautiful log cabin tucked away in the heart of the forest of Katahdin Woods and Waters NM. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov. Plan for primitive camping experience by packing in your own essentials, such as a sleeping surface, sleeping bag, and a camp stove! This hut is only opened for camping during the winter. Park at the North Gate and cross-country ski or snowshoe 9.15 miles to Big Spring Brook Hut. It is a great place to keep warm, find solitude, and enjoy this winter wonderland!

Esker Campsite

• Campsites are available for reservation on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend and October 31. Unreserved sites are available for first-come, first-serve stays the day of arrival.
• Hike or bike approximately 2.2 miles from the Wassataquoik Gate to access the Esker Campsite. The back of the campsite space has a wide grassy surface for campers to set up their tent. Towards the front of the campsite (near the trail) is a wooden picnic table and a fire ring. Rocks create a border at the front of the campsite space. A short and steep sandy trail connects the campsite to the shore of Wassataquoik Stream.

Grand Pitch Lean-to

• First-come, first-serve

Haskell Campsite

• First-come, first-serve.

Haskell Hut

• Haskell Hut can be reserved for overnight stays during the winter season only. The hut can accommodate up to eight people. There are raised wooden sleeping platforms inside. Reserve through Recreation.gov.
• A small log cabin on a hill with a beautiful view of Haskell Deadwater. Here, you can enjoy the sounds and sights of the woods and the waters. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov and can be reserved by groups of up to 8 people. Camping in the hut is only available in the winter. The hut is reached by cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. This is a primitive camping experience. Remember to pack in essentials (sleeping surface, sleeping bag, cook stove) and follow Leave No Trace principles.

Katahdin Brook Lean-to

• Campsites are available for reservation on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend and October 31. Unreserved sites are available for first-come, first-serve stays the day of arrival.
• The Katahdin Brook Lean-to campsite is a campsite with a clearing of approximately 100 feet across that contains a lean-to structure (a large 3 sided, light brown wooden structure with a simple roof) located in the back center. The entire structure is raised approximately 1 foot off the ground and contains an open space for campers inside. The campsite clearing has a short grassy surface. The site is bordered by taller grass, knee high brush, and a tree line comprised by a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees. To the right of the lean-to is a wooden picnic table. 20 feet from the lean to is a metal firepit encircled with large gray rocks. A pit toilet made from vertical wooden slats is located down a small path, about 30 feet in length. The pit toilet has a metal ventilation pipe on top. The brook can be heard from this campsite.

Lunksoos Campsites

• Campsites are available for reservation on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend and October 31. Unreserved sites are available for first-come, first-serve stays the day of arrival.
• A large wooded area with a wide parking lot entrance. A crushed gravel and dirt path leads from the lot into the forest with individual campsites on each side. The sites are mostly shaded by the tall trees in the area. Campsites contain wooden picnic tables, fire rings, and brown metal bear boxes which are situated on 4 metal legs about 1 foot off the ground. There is a brown wooden structure in the parking lot that contains a vault toilet. Campers will need to walk out of their sites and through the lot next to Seboeis Road to access the vault toilet. There is a vault toilet in the parking area near the road. If you continue to walk up the road along the river, you will arrive at two group campsites in a forested area. These campsites have large raised square wooden platforms for campers to use.

Lunksoos Mountain Lean-To

• First-come, first-serve

Pond Pitch Campsite

• First-come, first-serve

Sandbank Stream Campground

• Campsites are available for reservation on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend and October 31. Unreserved sites are available for first-come, first-serve stays the day of arrival.
• Sandbank Stream Campground contains 3 sites next to a dirt and gravel road. There are two smaller campgrounds with a grassy surface to the right as you drive in. A larger site is located towards the back of the campground area, next to the vault toilet. Each campsite has a picnic table, metal fire ring, and metal food storage locker for use. The vault toilet is behind a wooden structure in the parking area. A wetland habitat is next to the campground and visible through the trees. This site is located approximately 10 miles from the intersection of Route 11 and Swift Brook Road, near the start of Katahdin Loop Road.

Stair Falls Campsite

• Campsites are available for reservation on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend and October 31. Unreserved sites are available for first-come, first-serve stays the day of arrival.
• Hike 2 miles along the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) from Haskell Gate to reach Stair Falls Campsite, or by taking the portage if paddling down the East Branch of the Penobscot River. The campsite surface is mostly level with grass and gravel, with a gravel trail that connects to the put-in after the falls and back to the IAT. The campsite has a brown metal food storage locker to keep scented items safe from wildlife. There is also a wooden picnic table and a fire ring for use. Campfires can only be kindled with a valid Maine Forest Service campfire permit. Call for a permit before arriving.

Upper East Branch Campsite

• Campsites are available for reservation on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend and October 31. Unreserved sites are available for first-come, first-serve stays the day of arrival.
• Walk-in campsite along the East Branch of the Penobscot River. The campsite has one vehicle parking space located approximately 100ft away from the campsite area. The campsite area is forested and located next to the East Branch of the Penobscot River.

Wassataquoik Campsite

• Campsites are available for reservation on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend and October 31. Unreserved sites are available for first-come, first-serve stays the day of arrival.
• A leveled grassy exposed campsite with a picnic table and a fire ring next to Katahdin Brook. The surrounding location is a mixed forest. The International Appalachian Trail (IAT) travels past the campsite.

Wassataquoik Lean-to

• Campsites are available for reservation on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend and October 31. Unreserved sites are available for first-come, first-serve stays the day of arrival.
• A 3-sided log shelter structure with a roof, raised above a cleared grassy campsite in the woods. A wide gravel trail passes next to the campsite with the lean-to, fire ring, and picnic table. A small rectangular structure, a pit toilet, is located in close proximity to the campsite. This campsite is both shaded and sunny, the exposed space allows for magnificent stargazing opportunities.

Barnard Mountain

Discover the spectacular views of Mount Katahdin and Katahdin Lake from Barnard Mountain.

• A steep granite ledge with views of Katahdin, Katahdin Lake, and the valley below. To the left of Katahdin, the forests continue into the horizon. Surrounding the rocky ledge are thick towering spruce trees with undergrowth below. There is a picnic table on the ledge.

Barnard Mountain Trailhead

Whether you're starting a grand adventure on the International Appalachian Trail or you're going for a day hike up Barnard Mountain, this is where your journey will begin.

• A rugged dirt road goes off into a both mountainous and forested landscape to the north. Right in front there is a wooden sign for the trailhead of Barnard Mountain and the Southern Terminus of the International Appalachian Trail. T the loop road continues into the forest in the south and east. A wall of thick deciduous forest covers the view to the west.

Bowlin Falls

The majestic views of Bowlin Falls awaits when paddling the East Branch of the Penobscot River.

• A small waterfall along a turbulent section of river with rocky ledges and forests on both sides of the river.

Deasey Mountain

The summit of Deasey Mountain offers incredible views of Mount Katahdin and the forested region around it.

• The summit of Deasey Mountain has a clearing for a 360-degree viewpoint. The summit is surrounded with shrubs and trees. A thick forested landscape stretches into the distance. There is a historic fire lookout building at the top of the mountain.

Deasey Mountain Fire Lookout

Explore the history of wildfire prevention and get spectacular views from this lookout on a backountry mountain peak.

• Wooden one room structure with windows and support cables on each corner of the structure. Surrounded by subalpine vegetation and spruce trees with beautiful views to the west and south of the mountainous and forested Katahdin landscape.

Deasey Ponds

Enjoy the view and sounds of the forest at a quiet scenic pond. Deasey Ponds offers opportunities to observe the flora and fauna of a wetland habitat.

• A wooden viewing platform sits on the edge of a pond. The platform, made of wide wooden planks, has railings about 4 feet tall. There are benches built into either side for visitors to sit on both the left and right side of the platform. The pond appears to be relatively shallow, due to the abundance of grass growing around and in the pond. There are several grass patches growing in the still water. Large granite boulders are visible, which were deposited by glaciers long ago. The pond is surrounded by boreal forest, composed largely of tall pine trees. Small, rolling tree-covered mountains fill out the background of the scene.

Deasey Ponds Trail Parking Lot

Park here to access the Deasey Ponds Trail.

• A one-way dirt and gravel parking lot that fits approximately 10 vehicles to access Deasey Ponds Trail. A brown vault toilet is located by the entrance on the left.

Esker Wetland

A beautiful short hike to a scenic river landscape area.

• The Sandbank Stream Deadwater is a beautiful marshy habitat with deciduous forest all along the edge of the marshy grass habitat. This is a fantastic place to hear the sounds of nature and potentially wildlife like various species of birds.

Grand Pitch

Come see the crown jewel of the East Branch of the Penobscot River.

• A steep forested ledge overlooking a 20 feet high and 200 feet wide waterfall below. The spruce trees block some of the views of the waterfall. The river flows from left to right as it goes around the riverbend that curves to the left. Rocks and dips in the river cause white-water through spots in the river. Trees line both sides of the river and falls.

Haskell Gate

Vehicle access on New River Road ends here. Visitors wishing to access points of interest or hike-in campsites in the northern section of the monument can park their vehicles here. Note: During winter months, vehicles must park at the North Gate parking area and travel by foot to Haskell Gate.

• Vehicle access on New River Road ends here. Visitors wishing to access points of interest or hike-in campsites in the northern section of the monument along the East Branch of the Penobscot River can park their vehicles at the parking area just south of the gate. Note: During winter months, vehicles cannot travel past the North Gate. However, ski trails are often groomed to Haskell Gate from January through March. 

Haskell Rock Pitch

Haskell Rock is a 20-foot pillar in the East Branch Penobscot River located in the midst of Haskell Rock Pitch.

• A tall, rounded and bulging pillar of conglomerate rock (a coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of fragments larger than 2 millimeters in diameter) stands approximately 20 feet high in the middle of the East Branch Penobscot River. The large rock is close to the bank of the river, next to a large rapid. The forest lines both sides of the river.

Katahdin - Located in Baxter State Park

Nothing compares to the wildness, beauty, and difficulty of "The Greatest Mountain" in Maine.

• Standing on giant granite boulders covered in a thin layer of lichen. With the iconic Appalachian Trail large wooden brown sign with engraved white lettering. From this elevation, just on the skirts of the clouds you can overlook forests for hundreds of miles in all directions. Immeasurable forests, countless lakes and mountains. If there at the right time the lakes look like that of a broken mirror with thousands of fragments reflecting the sunlight.

Katahdin Loop Road Entrance

The entrance to the Katahdin Loop Road, a 17-mile scenic drive with views of nearby Mount Katahdin and opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.

• An open gate next to a wooden sign with the words "Welcome to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Overnight parking within by permit only. No hunting." Attached are icons indicate vehicle access, leashed pets, horseback riding, bicycling, and picnicking are permitted. A separate sign reading "Mile 0" is located across the dirt road, which continues past the gate along a tree-lined route.

Katahdin Overlook

Picnic area and scenic viewpoint on the Katahdin Loop Road. Excellent views of Katahdin and the surrounding landscape, and a popular astronomy site after sunset.

• A short dirt driveway turns off the Katahdin Loop Road and travels uphill to a clearing. Picnic tables are positioned next to a parking area, and a vault toilet is found near the rear of the clearing. Treetops on the western slope of the hillside have been trimmed to open up a viewshed of Katahdin. In the distance, Katahdin rises from an expanse of forest. The mountain has a sharp, triangular peak in the middle of two flat tables.

Kimball Deadwater

Kimball Deadwater is a wetland area located just off of American Thread Road in the Seboeis Parcel. The habitat here provides a chance to view a variety of wildlife.

• A wetland area surrounded by dense forest. The water is shallow and still. Vegetation grows in the water.

Lichen Trail

A short 1.2 mile round-trip hike near the Katahdin Overlook. Visitors can take this trail to observe the diverse vegetation and a chance to see wildlife in the area. Start this hike with a scenic view of Katahdin in the distance.

• A wooden trailhead sign marks the start of the trail. The surface is gravel with thick vegetation on both sides. Lichen and Moss cover the trail, and large granite boulders can be seen on the hike. A view of Katahdin greets hikers on this trail in the distance on a clear day.

Little Messer Pond

Little Messer Pond is a tranquil place for solitude deep within Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

• A small tranquil pond surrounded by mixed forest and a view of Traveler Mountain in the distance.

Lunksoos Boat Launch

Access the East Branch of the Penobscot River by canoe or kayak here, or fish along the bank.

• A dirt road loops down to the eastern bank of the East Branch of the Penobscot River, where a small boat launch is located. A small parking area lies at the bottom of the loop and a picnic table is found nearby. A vault toilet is located a short distance uphill from the boat launch.

Lunksoos Mountain

Lunksoos Mountain is one of the most remote, wild, and breathtaking mountain peak views at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

• Granite rocky peak with black spruce growing all around. A mountain range that includes Katahdin and Traveler rise to the west. Deasey Mountain rises close by to the south. To the east is Mount Chase off in the distant and the large and wild East Branch of the Penobscot River meandering through a valley down below. In all directions endless forest, ponds, and lakes the go to the horizon. No signs of human presence, except for the trail below your feet and the sign marking Lunksoos Mountain.

Lynx Pond

Wildlife viewing and/or a relaxing reprieve await visitors at scenic Lynx Pond.

• A short gravel trail through the woods ends at a wooden viewing platform which extends into the shore of a pond. The still, reflective water is surrounded by an expanse of grass and tall trees.

Messer Pond

Messer Pond is a Great Pond and a heritage pond located at a remote and densely forested area of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

• A 27-acre remote pond surrounded by dense shrubbery and mixed forest. It is a heritage pond containing wild brook trout.

Monument Line

Interested in surveys, maps, and history? This historic survey line and marker might be of interest to you!

• A flat, grassy dirt road cuts through the boreal forest. On the left side in the woods there is a brown sign marking a boundary. The sign reads "Monument Line, J. Morris Surveyor, November 3 1825." Deeper in the woods, posted on a tree, a white sign with black lettering reads "Town Line T3R8 T4R8."

North Gate

The northern access point to the monument offers a parking area, vault toilet, and an information kiosk. This is the trailhead for cross-country ski trails and snowshoeing routes during the winter months (grooming starts early January).

• The northern access point to the monument offers a parking area, vault toilet, and an information kiosk. During the winter, this is only maintained parking area in the monument. Park here and access the trailhead for cross-country ski trails and snowshoeing routes during the winter months. Grooming for cross country ski trails starts when snow accumulation is adequate.

Orin Falls

Orin Falls boasts stunning views of a boulder-studded stream with white-water rapids

• A walk through the forest opens up to a wide stream filled with large boulders. Large rocks and rapids form white water as the stream creates small waterfalls through the obstructions. Dense forest lines either side of the waterway.

Oxbow Picnic Area

A shaded picnic area located atop a steep river embankment

• A picnic table sits on a shaded embankment overlooking the East Branch of the Penobscot River below.

Park Sign - American Thread Road

One of multiple park signs welcoming you into Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument.

• A park sign that reads "Entering Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument" is posted along a gravel logging road that is surrounded by deciduous forests.

Park Sign - Swift Brook Road

Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Park Sign that welcomes visitors to the Hunt Farm Parcel of the national monument.

• A brown sign with white lettering reads "Entering Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument." It is posted to the side of a gravel road and surrounded by ferns and trees.

Pond Pitch

The majestic Pond Pitch is a scenic viewpoint along the East Branch of the Penobscot River and the International Appalachian Trail.

• A wide, short-dropped waterfall along a white-water rapid in the East Branch of the Penobscot River. There are rocky outcrops and dense green forest on both sides of the river.

Rocky Pond Road Trailhead - Katahdin Loop Road - Mile 5.75

Many recreational opportunities await along the Rocky Pond Road Trail.

• A rugged dirt logging road with deciduous forest all around and two wooden trailhead signs.

Rocky Pond Road Trailhead - Katahdin Loop Road - Mile 9

Whether on a horse, a bike, or simply just hiking Rocky Pond Road is a gateway to the forests of Maine.

• A rugged dirt logging road with wooden trailhead signs blocking vehicle access. The road is surrounded by deciduous forests and there is room for parking along the side of the road.

Sandbank Gate

Sandbank Gate may be closed in spring and fall to prohibit vehicle travel when conditions are muddy. Travel during this time can cause damage to the road and vehicles

• A metal gate closed across a gravel road in the woods.

Seboeis Connector Trail

• The Seboeis Connector Trail starts north of the parking area. The parking area is a grassy, gravel lot to the left. As you walk north on what used to be an old gravel road, you will pass a variety of shrubs and trees. The old road will end as it becomes more vegetated. A clearing to the left, or west, will lead you through the woods. Be cautious of your step, the surface is uneven as you walk into the woods. At the end of the Seboeis Connector Trail, you will find the Seboeis Riverside Trail.

Seboeis Connector Trailhead Parking

Access the Seboeis Connector Trail by parking at the gravel and dirt parking area, just left of the Seboeis Connector Rd. This is the most direct access to the Seboeis Riverside Trail.

• The Seboeis Connector Trailhead and parking area is the designated vehicle parking location for visitors looking to access and hike the Seboeis Riverside Trail from the Seboeis Parcel within Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. The ground surface is uneven with grasses. Shrubs and trees line the borders of the trail and parking area. There are no facilities in this area.

Seboeis Parcel Entrance

The designated entrance to the Seboeis Parcel of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is on American Thread Road. There is no fee to enter.

• American Thread Road at the Seboeis Parcel Entrance is a dirt and gravel road. There is a 25mph speed limit within this section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Sometimes, vehicles may need to travel at slower speeds depending on current road conditions. As you travel through the entrance, you will notice a small wooden sign to the right of the road that reads "entering Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument". The road continues through a mixed forest.

Seboeis Riverside Trail North Trailhead

A great place to start your journey along the Seboeis River and into Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument by either hiking or paddling.

• The northern access point for the Seboeis Riverside Trail is the start of a 6.75 mile one-way trail that leads south along the Seboeis River into Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

Seboeis Riverside Trail South Trailhead

A pleasant hike along the banks of the Seboeis River awaits the adventurous!

• The south end of the Seboeis Riverside Trail is located in the rugged landscape of the Seboeis Parcel. The start of the trail is marked by several large boulders.

Seboeis Road Gate

Gate at entrance to Seboeis Road.

• Large metal gate across a gravel road at the intersection of Swift Brook Road and Seboeis Road.

Stair Falls

Stair Falls is a rapid that resembles a staircase waterfall in the East Branch of the Penobscot River.

• A series of white-water rapids along a wide river. The way that the water progressively drops over the span of river gives the rapids the appearance of a staircase. The water runs from north to south. Trees line both sides of the river. A small mountain top peaks above the tree line upstream.

Swift Brook Road Gate

The Swift Brook Road Gate may be closed in spring and fall to prohibit vehicle travel when conditions are muddy. Travel during this time can cause damage to the road and vehicles.

• An orange gate closed across gravel road in the woods.

The Hulling Machine

The breathtaking views of this waterfall can only be glimpsed by experienced, adventurous paddlers.

• A white-water river rapid with rushing waterfalls flowing over large brown and gray rocks. Thick forests grow along the rocky banks of the river.

Twin Ponds

Twin Ponds is a wetland area located off the American Thread Road. Hike to this location for a chance to observe waterfowl and other aquatic wildlife.

• A large open wetland area surrounded by grassy shores and dense forest.

Valley Viewpoint

Valley View offers a remote experience at an incredible view of the treasured landscape of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

• An open expanse of subalpine landscape and granite slabs offer a view of the breathtaking glacially carved landscape within the national monument. The lookout hosts a wide-angle view of a wild stream, rolling green mountains, and breathtaking deciduous and boreal forests.

Wassataquoik Gate Parking Lot

The Wassataquoik Gate is the trailhead to many of the national monument's backcountry trails.

• A dirt and gravel surfaced parking lot with a vault toilet. Two signed ADA parking spaces are located on each side of the vault toilet. The gate is located ahead of the parking area. Signs block vehicle traffic from going any further past the trailhead parking. The parking lot is surrounded by forested areas.

Wassataquoik Stream Ford

The Wassataquoik Stream Ford feels like a natural boundary between civilization and the wild backcountry to the north.

• Wassataquoik Stream is a wide stream clear enough to see the rocky bottom. The stream flows can vary greatly at this location depending on conditions. Thick vegetation grows on the shores, and forest surrounds both sides of the water. The banks are rocky, uneven, and steep.

Wassataquoik Stream Road Gate

The Orin Falls Road leads to several hiking and biking opportunities such as access to the IAT and Orin Falls. The gate may be closed in spring and fall to prohibit vehicle travel when conditions are muddy.

• A rugged dirt logging road with an old metal gate that is open. The road is surrounded by thick young deciduous forest.

• Bike the Katahdin Loop Road
• The Katahdin Loop Road is a 17 mile loop starting on the Swift Brook Road past Sandbank Stream Campground.

• Fall Colors
• Explore ways to enjoy beautiful fall colors at Katahdin Woods and Waters.

• Hike To Orin Falls
• Hike to Orin Falls for a magnificent view of a cascading waterfall.

• Hike the Seboeis Riverside Trail
• Hike the Seboeis Riverside Trail from the Seboeis Connector Trail. Starting from the Seboeis Connector Trail makes this hike 7.2 miles out and back (14.4 miles round trip). Enjoy the scenic hike alongside the Seboeis River.

• Birding In The Southern Section
• Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument provides important and diverse breeding habitat for many species of birds. Enjoy birding in the monument!

• Birding At The North Gate Area
• Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument provides important and diverse breeding habitat for many species of birds. Enjoy birding at the north end of the monument!

• Stargaze at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
• Enjoy stargazing in an International Dark Sky Sanctuary with some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi!

• Hike the Lichen Trail
• Enjoy a 1.2 mile (1.9km) day hike on the Lichen Trail at the south section of the monument with a wonderful view of Katahdin.

• Hike Deasey Ponds Trail
• Hike to Deasey Ponds by taking an easy 1.4 mile (round-trip) trail located at the southern area of the monument. From the parking lot, there is an option to extend your hike to view another wetland habitat.

• Paddle the East Branch of the Penobscot River (From Lunksoos Boat Launch to Big Seboeis)
• Enjoy paddling the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Katahdin Woods and Waters!

• Picnic at the Katahdin Loop Road Overlook
• Enjoy a beautiful expansive view of Katahdin and the region from the Katahdin Loop Road Overlook.

• Hike the International Appalachian Trail
• Hike a segment of the International Appalachian Trail that connects the southern section to the northern section of the monument.

• Hunting In The Seboeis Parcel
• Learn about hunting in the Seboeis Parcel of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

• Hike to Haskell Rock
• Hike a total of 4 miles along the East Branch of the Penobscot River on the International Appalachian Trail to view Haskell Rock.

• Hike To Barnard Mountain
• Hike to the top of 1,558ft Barnard Mountain for a magnificent and expansive viewpoint of Katahdin Lake and Mt. Katahdin.

• Hike to Deasey Mountain
• Hike to the top of Deasey Mountain for a scenic view of the monument and surrounding region.

• Bike the Upper East Branch Loop
• Bike a 4 mile loop starting at the North Entrance to the monument off of Grand Lake Road.

• Snowshoe the East Branch Loop
• Snowshoe 3.7 miles around the East Branch Loop, located at the northern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

• Ski the Northern Section
• Start your winter experience at the North Entrance Gate, located just off Grand Lake Road and new River Road. These recommended routes provide an opportunity to be immersed in the North Maine Woods east of the East Branch Penobscot River.

• Picnic at Lunksoos Boat Launch
• Enjoy a relaxing picnic with a scenic view of the East Branch of the Penobscot River at Lunksoos Boat Launch!

• Picnic at the Oxbow
• Enjoy a picnic at the Oxbow picnic area, located at the northern section of the monument.

• Bike to Orin Falls
• The Orin Falls Trail is a 6 mile out-and-back double track multiuse trail that leads you to a beautiful view of the Wassataquoik Stream.

• Bike to Haskell Rock Pitch
• Bike this 4 mile out-and-back trail to Haskell Rock Pitch.

• Bike to Big Spring Brook Hut
• Take this 12 mile out-and-back route starting at Haskell Gate to Big Spring Brook Hut.

• Bike the IAT - Wassataquoik Stream Loop
• Bike the 11 miles IAT-Wassataquoik Stream Loop at the southern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

1 Day - Drive and Hike the Northern Section

This self-guided drive and hike tour suggests an itinerary for visitors looking for a day trip at the northern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. The first stop at the Oxbow Picnic Area is an optional stop for a close-up view of the East Branch of the Penobscot River. The northern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters NM provides a more remote experience for visitors with views of the East Branch of the Penobscot River and many miles of trails to hike.

1 Day - Ecology and Geology Experience (Southern Section)

Only have 1 day at Katahdin Woods and Waters NM? This family-friendly tour guides visitors to experience the ecology and geology within the southern section of KAWW without too much time on the road. First, take Swift Brook Road to the Loop Road Entrance. Continue ahead to the Deasey Ponds Parking Lot. Here, the tour invites you to use the vault toilet and stretch your legs on a 1.2 mile (round-trip) hike. Then, drive to Katahdin Overlook for a scenic picnic. Stop at Lynx Pond on your way home.

Roadside Scenic Views at Katahdin Woods and Waters NM

This self-guided driving tour suggests locations within the monument that are easy to view from within the vehicle or only require a short walk. Be aware of logging trucks on the road, they always have the right of way.