3.0 miles
Distance
3,283 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
4,632 ft
High Point

Abol Slide Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baxter State Park
    Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Global Ranking
    #9469 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 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.

source: https://baxterstatepark.org/general-info/#plan
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Abol Slide Trail hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    3,277 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,348 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,348 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,626 ft
  • Grade
    20.7%
  • Grade max
    -3.2%
  • Grade min
    92.6%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    295 ft
  • Distance flat
    495 ft
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