Park · Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine

Best hikes in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

The 30 best of 40 trails in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine, ranked by route quality.

Trails
40
Easy
34
Moderate
4
Hard
2

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  1. Deasey Pond Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 108 ft (33 m) · 30 min
  2. Orin Falls Trail Easy · 5.8 mi (9.3 km) · Elevation Gain 161 ft (49 m) · 1 hr 55 min
  3. Barnard Mountain Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 528 ft (161 m) · 45 min
  4. Rocky Pond Road Moderate · 8.1 mi (13.1 km) · Elevation Gain 604 ft (184 m) · 2 hr 55 min
  5. Big Seboeis Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 30 min
  6. Lichen Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km) · Elevation Gain 174 ft (53 m) · 30 min
  7. Valley View Trail Moderate · 6.1 mi (9.8 km) · Elevation Gain 449 ft (137 m) · 2 hr 10 min
  8. Old Keep Path Moderate · 7.2 mi (11.6 km) · Elevation Gain 623 ft (190 m) · 2 hr 40 min
  9. Little Messer Pond Trail Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 269 ft (82 m) · 25 min
  10. Werler Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 440 ft (134 m) · 45 min
  11. Spruce Path Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · 5 min
  12. Stair Falls Trail Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 25 min
  13. Birch Path Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · 5 min
  14. Esker Trail Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 62 ft (19 m) · 20 min
  15. Telos Tote Trail Moderate · 16.1 mi (25.9 km) · Elevation Gain 299 ft (91 m) · 5 hr 20 min
  16. Haskell Pitch Portage Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · 10 min
  17. Pond Pitch Portage Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · 5 min
  18. Seboeis Connector Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km) · Elevation Gain 13 ft (4 m) · 10 min
  19. Seboeis River Paddling Trail Hard · 20.1 mi (32.3 km) · Elevation Gain 167 ft (51 m) · 6 hr 25 min
  20. International Appalachian Trail Easy · 5.7 mi (9.2 km) · Elevation Gain 233 ft (71 m) · 1 hr 20 min
  21. Grand Pitch Portage Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 10 min
  22. Messer Pond Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 10 min
  23. Bowlin Falls Portage Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km) · 5 min
  24. Old Telos Tote Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) · 35 min
  25. K-Comp Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 148 ft (45 m) · 20 min
  26. Hut Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 89 ft (27 m) · 15 min
  27. Valley View Trail Hard · 10.9 mi (17.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,480 ft (451 m) · 3 hr 20 min
  28. Katahdin Lake Trail Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km) · Elevation Gain 79 ft (24 m) · 25 min
  29. Old River Loop Trail Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 20 min
  30. Sebois Riverside Trail Connector Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 10 min

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Questions about Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

How many trails are in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument?

GoTrails lists 40 trails in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine: 34 easy, 4 moderate and 2 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument?

Top picks on GoTrails: Deasey Pond Trail, Orin Falls Trail, Barnard Mountain Trail, Rocky Pond Road, and Big Seboeis Trail.

What are some easy hikes in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument?

Easy picks: Deasey Pond Trail, Orin Falls Trail, Barnard Mountain Trail, Big Seboeis Trail, and Lichen Trail.

What are the hardest hikes in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument?

For a challenge: Seboeis River Paddling Trail and Valley View Trail.

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