This short section of the Appalachian Trail follows the Nesowadnehunk Stream from Daicey Pond Campground. After 1 mile a short side trail leads to Little Niagara Falls and after 1.2 miles a longer side trail leads to Big Niagara Falls.
There is also a guided hiking loop around Daicey Pond and canoes are available for rent at the campground.
Park Fees: See website for entrance and camping fees. [No entrance fee for Maine residents.]
Park Rules: See a more complete list here.
This trail is within Baxter State Park. For more information and detailed trail maps, please visit Baxter State Park Authority's website.
From Millinocket: Travel 16 miles northwest on the paved Baxter Park Road to the Togue Pond Gatehouse, passing buildings and the Golden Road Crossing after eight miles. After entering the park at Togue Pond Gate, bear left and continue onto the Park Tote Road for 10.4 miles and then turn left onto the 1.5-mile Daicey Pond Road. The trailhead leaves from the day-use parking lot at the Daicey Pond Campground.
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The trail leaves from Daicey Pond Campground about 11 miles along the Tote Road from the Togue Pond Gatehouse - Baxter's South Gate. The drive takes about 40 minutes given that speed limits are 20mph and it's a winding dirt road that isn't always wide enough for two vehicles. There are probably 8-10 parking spaces at the trailhead.
The trail leaves from the parking lot, starting off a little muddy, but not awful thanks to the small boardwalks. It makes a very gradule uphill then turns flat on a well maintained part of the AT with minimal roots and rocks. You arrive first at Little Niagara about 150 feet off the main trail. A little farther down the trail is a side trail to the top of Big Niagara Falls. At outhouse at the parking lot is very convenient for before or after the hike.