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Baldpate Mountain via the Appalachian Trail, ME

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Distance Round Trip 7.7 miles
Trailhead Elevation 1,496 feet
Elevation Gain 2,315 feet
Accumulated Gain 2,950 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 22.45
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Baldpate Mountain in northwest Maine is one of the more scenic summits found along the Appalachian Trail and might be a favorite for AT through hikers. It is also popular as a day hike, along with Old Speck, which is across Maine route 26, and so in good weather this summit is likely to have a fair number of fellow hikers.


Ranked #28 in prominence for the New England 50 Finest peakbagging list, it has 2,240' of prominence, and a summit elevation of 3,815 feet. Views at the summit are expansive, and the summit is mostly bare thanks to the last ice age scraping off the top. Old Speck, on the other hand, is mostly forested and has a tower for views.
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The hike uses the Appalachian Trail, with highlights of a short boardwalk between the lower west summit and the higher East or proper Baldpate Mountain.

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    WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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    Take I-95 north from Portland Maine, to exit 63. After exiting I-95, proceed west on US 202 over the interstate and turn right, or north onto Maine Route 26. Continue north on ME 26 for 68.8 miles to Grafton Notch State Park and the trailhead, which is on the west side of ME 26. The trailhead turnoff is marked with a wooden sign reading "Hiking Trails". Maine 26 shares an alignment with other numbered roads at times.
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