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Center Ridge Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. ME
  3. …Central Maine
  4. …Baxter State Park
  5. South Branch Pond
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Length


1.8 Miles 2.9 Kilometers


2,120' 646 m

Ascent

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Descent

22%

Avg Grade (12°)

85%

Max Grade (40°)

3,222' 982 m

High

1,102' 336 m

Low

Shared By Bryan Gagner

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“Use this trail to head up to the Peak of Ridges and enjoy nice views of the ponds and The Traveler. ”

— Bryan Gagner
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Description

The Center Ridge Trail is accessed from a trail intersection near the Upper South Branch Pond. This short, steep trail takes you up to the Peak of Ridges through steep semi-open ledges with tall Red pines. The wind through these trees is mesmerizing, so take your time to enjoy the sound.

You'll get some stellar views and enter the alpine zone about one mile into this trail. Here things get more technical with many loose rocks. The Peak of Ridges, at 3 miles and 3254', has exposed and slanted rock slabs. This summit has real mountain terrain with 360 views.

From here you descend into a smallish saddle and then head up to Traveler Mountain, where this trail ends with a junction with the Traveler Mountain Trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: Baxter State Park

Aug 8, 2018: Visiting Artist Evening Programs Aug 14 and 21 @ 6:30pm

Jul 20, 2018: Commercial/Special Use Permit Process announced for 2019

Jul 13, 2018: Dudley Trail closed 2018, Matagamon Lake draw-down may mean access to tent sites on the lake is slightly more difficult

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Looking down at the ponds from close to treeline on the Center Ridge Trail.
Looking down at the ponds from close to treelin…
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