The Katahdin Loop Road is a 17 mile loop starting on the Swift Brook Road past Sandbank Stream Campground.
Explore ways to enjoy beautiful fall colors at Katahdin Woods and Waters.
1-8 Hours
Hike to Orin Falls for a magnificent view of a cascading waterfall.
3-6 Hours
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.
0-7 Hours
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument provides important and diverse breeding habitat for many species of birds. Enjoy birding in the monument!
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!
Enjoy stargazing in an International Dark Sky Sanctuary with some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi!
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.
1-2 Hours
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.
45-90 Minutes
Enjoy paddling the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Katahdin Woods and Waters!
3-5 Hours
Enjoy a beautiful expansive view of Katahdin and the region from the Katahdin Loop Road Overlook.
Hike a segment of the International Appalachian Trail that connects the southern section to the northern section of the monument.
2-3 Days
Learn about hunting in the Seboeis Parcel of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Hike a total of 4 miles along the East Branch of the Penobscot River on the International Appalachian Trail to view Haskell Rock.
2-4 Hours
Hike to the top of 1,558ft Barnard Mountain for a magnificent and expansive viewpoint of Katahdin Lake and Mt. Katahdin.
2-4 Hours
Hike to the top of Deasey Mountain for a scenic view of the monument and surrounding region.
5-8 Hours
Bike a 4 mile loop starting at the North Entrance to the monument off of Grand Lake Road.
Snowshoe 3.7 miles around the East Branch Loop, located at the northern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
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.
Enjoy a relaxing picnic with a scenic view of the East Branch of the Penobscot River at Lunksoos Boat Launch!
Enjoy a picnic at the Oxbow picnic area, located at the northern section of the monument.
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 this 4 mile out-and-back trail to Haskell Rock Pitch.
Take this 12 mile out-and-back route starting at Haskell Gate to Big Spring Brook Hut.
Bike the 11 miles IAT-Wassataquoik Stream Loop at the southern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.