Burnt Mountain is located just north of McCarty Field in the northwestern part of the Park. The Park Tote Road passes the northern side of the mountain. Views from the summit are surprisingly panoramic. The relatively level country north of Webster and Telos Lakes and the bulk of Katahdin to the south are impressive. The net elevation gain on this trail is approximately 600 feet.
From the Burnt Mountain Picnic Area, follow the blue-blazed trail gradually uphill southward. At 0.2 miles pass site of an old watchman's cabin. Ascend steadily and at 0.8 miles the trail bears left and then begins to ascend steeply after 1.1 miles. The trail ends at the summit after 1.3 miles. Panoramic viewpoints are just south of the summit.
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.
The trail begins on the Park Tote Road at the Burnt Mountain picnic area, 13.7 miles west of the Matagamon Gate. Park cars in area near picnic site.
From Millinocket: Travel 16 miles northwest on the paved Baxter Park Road to the Togue Pond Gatehouse, passing buildings and Northwoods Trading Post on the right after eight miles. After entering the park at Togue Pond Gate, bear left and continue onto the Park Tote Road for 27 miles. The Burnt Mountain Picnic Area is on the right, 5.6 miles past the Dwelley Pond Trailhead.
From Patten: leave ME-11 and turn left on ME-159/Shin Pond Road. Continue 26 miles on this road to the Matagamon Gatehouse. The Burnt Mountain Picnic Area is located on the left, 13.2 miles beyond the Matagamon Gatehouse on the Park Tote Road.
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