3.0 miles
Distance
3,283 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
4,632 ft
High Point
Abol Slide Trail Details
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Activities
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBaxter State Park
Maine -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Global Ranking#9469 in Hiking
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
This trail is the shortest route to Baxter Peak from a roadside trailhead. The trail formerly utilized the prominent Abol Slide, but was relocated in 2015 after soil and rock movement on the slide increased the hazard to hikers. The relocated trail uses the ridge to the west of the slide and provides a steady, but steep ascent with excellent views. Water is limited after the first mile and the trail is fully exposed after 2.5 miles. On warm days, an early start is recommended. Once on the Tableland you will connect with the Hunt trail (AT) for the last mile.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Abol Slide Trail hike trail trail
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Altitude change3,277 ft
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Altitude min1,348 ft
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Altitude start1,348 ft
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Altitude end4,626 ft
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Grade20.7%
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Grade max-3.2%
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Grade min92.6%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down295 ft
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Distance flat495 ft
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 8 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 24 rides
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Nearby Trails
- Little Abol Falls 1,017 ft
- Owl Trail 3 miles
- Appalachian Trail - Hunt Trail 3 miles
- Baxter Peak Cutoff Trail 3 miles
- Foss And Knowlton Access Trail 3 miles
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