Ledges Trail

Description

This is a short hike to a series of open ledges just to the north of South Branch Pond Campground. The complete loop, which includes utilizing part of the South Branch Road, is 1.2 miles in length. The best way to hike the loop is counterclockwise. Begin by walking north on the South Branch Road out of the campground. After 0.1 miles turn right onto the Middle Fowler Trail. Begin a short climb along a series of ledges. At 0.3 miles reach a trail junction. The Ledges Trail bears left and swings northwest, crossing ledges with fine views south over the South Branch valley. The trail then descends westward back toward the road. At 0.7 miles the trail ends on the South Branch Pond Road. It is 0.5 miles left on the road and downhill to the campground. The trail is blue-blazed.

Other Information

Park Fees: See website for entrance and camping fees. [No entrance fee for Maine residents.]

Park Rules: See a more complete list here.

• All persons entering the Park by road or trail must register their entrance at a gatehouse or self-registration station
• The maximum size of hiking groups is 12 persons
• All groups of five or more persons under 16 years of age must be accompanied by at least one adult, responsible for the supervision of a maximum of five youths
• For all trash: Carry-in; carry-out
• Where toilets are not available, human waste must be buried at least 200' from water and trails or carried out
• Pets or other domestic animals are not allowed in the Park, except for service dogs
• Camping is permitted by reservation only
• Fires or other cooking or heating devices are permitted only in designated campsites or picnic areas
• Hunting and trapping are prohibited within the Park (with some exceptions)
• Maine fishing laws apply within the Park
• No person may feed, bait, or disturb any animal within the Park
• Power equipment is prohibited (including generators)
• All vehicles must display an entrance permit while in the Park

Trail Manager

This trail is within Baxter State Park. For more information and detailed trail maps, please visit Baxter State Park Authority's website.