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Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park, Maine (Jeremy Woodhouse/PhotoDisc/Getty)
Baxter State Park Overview
Baxter State Park, a wilderness area of more than 200,000 acres, was former Governor Percival P. Baxter's gift to the State of Maine. In 1930, he made his first land purchase of 5,960 acres, which included Katahdin, Maine's tallest mountain. He donated this land to the State in 1931. By resolve of the Maine Legislature in 1933, the area was officially designated as Baxter State Park, and the summit of Katahdin was named 'Baxter Peak' in his honor. He made his final gift of 7,764 acres in 1962.Read More
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Attractions
Cutler Coastal Trail
Rte. 191
Downeast Coast, Maine
Distance: 130.7 mi. (from destination center)
Downeast Coast, Maine
Distance: 130.7 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Schoodic Point
Acadia National Park
Winter Harbor, Maine
Distance: 124.8 mi. (from destination center)
Winter Harbor, Maine
Distance: 124.8 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Sargent Mountain Trail
P.O. Box 177
Bar Harbor, Maine
Distance: 125.4 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Peaceful Sargent Mountain Trail unravels west of the park's loop road for two scenic miles.... Read More
Bar Harbor, Maine
Distance: 125.4 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Peaceful Sargent Mountain Trail unravels west of the park's loop road for two scenic miles.... Read More
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Airports
Major Airports near Baxter State Park
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport | 235.3map | |
| Halifax International Airport | 276.7map | |
| Boston Logan International Airport | 277.0map |
Other Smaller Airports near Baxter State Park
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Presque Isle Municipal Airport | 59.6map | |
| Bangor International Airport | 89.6map | |
| Rockland Knox County Regional Airport | 140.2map |
Baxter State Park Active and Adventure Advice
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