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playground - Katahdin Chamber of Commerce
KATAHDIN VISITOR’S GUIDE MAINE’S Four-Season P L AYG R O U N D Welcome to the Katahdin Region, New England’s wilderness paradise! The Region’s four season destination, offers memorable vacations for all ages and abilities. Whether you love the fun of riding an ATV or the tranquility of cross country skiing, the Katahdin Region offers scenic, maintained trails for all interests and seasons. Located in the east central portion of the state, known as The Maine Highlands, the region boasts mile-high Mount Katahdin and Baxter State Park, hilly lake country, rolling farm country of western Penobscot County and southern Aroostook’s vast softwood flats. The area is home to incredible wildlife, including our local celebrity the moose, osprey, bald eagles, blue herons, beaver, black bear, white-tailed deer, fox and more. Spring, Summer and Fall enjoy miles of hiking trails from casual walks to challenging hikes, kayaking and canoeing on pristine lakes, white water rafting with up to Class V rapids, world class fishing for trout, landlocked salmon and smallmouth bass, birding, nature photography, mountain biking and much more. Winter in Katahdin is spectacular with snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing and dogsledding. Our backyard features 5 groomed, scenic, free XC ski areas, accommodating beginners to experts. If you prefer back country XC skiing, there are miles of trails in and around Baxter State Park to explore. Snowshoe trails abound around the XC ski areas. If snowmobiling is your passion, enjoy over 350 miles of groomed trails welcoming lodges, food and gas. Whatever the season, let the Katahdin Region be your outdoor playground. Enjoy all your outdoor activities against a backdrop of the finest scenery Mother Nature offers. www.Katahdinmaine.com | 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Welcome a Chamber of The Katahdin Are es you and looks Commerce welcom you. Enjoy your ng forward to meeti stay and come back again. Table of Contents Getting Here.............................................5 ATV’s..........................................................7 ATV Trail Map..........................................12 Hikes........................................................15 Hiking, Canoeing & Kayaking Map.......32 Canoeing & Kayaking.............................34 Katahdin Woods & Waters RA...............40 Katahdin Woods & Waters RA Activities....47 Katahdin Woods & Waters RA Hike Map....50 Scenic Byway (KWW)..............................53 Scenic Byway (KWW) Map.....................54 Wildlife....................................................56 Outdoor Recreational Activities............58 Golf, Attractions, Museums & The Arts...............................................60 Children’s Activities................................64 Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Trails....66 Bait Hole Map.........................................70 NTC Ski Trails Map.................................72 New England Outdoor Center Ski Trails Map..............................74 Katahdin Woods & Waters RA Cross Country Ski Trails..........................76 Baxter State Park Winter Map...............78 Dogsled Tours.........................................81 Snowmobiling.........................................82 Directory of Services...............................84 3 GETTING HERE By Car: I-95 North to exit 244 (Medway, Millinocket, Baxter State Park South Entrance) I-95 North to exit 264 (Sherman, Patten, Matagamon, Baxter State Park North Entrance) By Air: Bangor International Airport www.flybangor.com | 207-992-4600 Portland International Jetport www.portlandjetport.org | 207-774-7301 Rental cars available at both airports Millinocket Municipal Airport | 207-7236649 The airport has 2 runways, a main terminal, 3 municipally owned hangers, 3 privately owned hangers and 13 tie downs. Operating hours Summer 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or later) 7 days a week; Winter 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday. Fuel with credit card service, car rentals (by reservation) and attendants on duty. By Bus: Concord Trailways www.concordcoachlines.com | 800-639-3317 Offers direct service to Logan Airport in Boston and South Station Boston Greyhound | www.greyhound.com 800-231-2222 Cyr Bus Lines | www.cyrbustours.com 800-244-2335 Cyr bus offers one northbound departure from Bangor at 6:30pm daily to Medway and points north. Daily southbound departure from Medway is at 9:30am to Bangor. Shuttle or Taxi service is available from Bangor International Airport, Bangor bus stations and Medway by advance arrangements. Contact KACC for information. The Katahdin Region is Closer Than You Think “ True Maine Wilderness” Augusta, ME........................... 146 miles | 2 hrs Bangor, ME.................................62 miles | 1 hr Bar Harbor, ME...................... 121 miles | 2 hrs Boston, MA...............300 miles | 4 hrs, 40 min Conway, NH........................... 233 miles | 4 hrs Greenville, ME......................... 85 miles | 2 hrs Halifax, Nova Scotia CA..... 410 miles | 6.5 hrs Houlton (Canadian Border).......69 miles | 1 hr Montreal, Quebec CA........ 325 miles | 6.5 hrs New York City, NY.................. 513 miles | 8 hrs Portland, ME.......................... 199 miles | 3 hrs Quebec CA........................326 miles | 5 hours St. John NB, CA..............173 miles | 3.5 hours Cover Images: Mark Picard Wildlife Photography and Moose Prints Gallery. KACC would like to thank the following for their contributions and photos, Anita Mueller, Baxter State Park, Elliotsville Plantation , Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Katahdin Woods & Waters Recreation Area , The Maine Highlands, New England Outdoor Center, Northern Timber Cruisers, North Light Gallery and Don Nodine. www.KatahdinMaine.com 5 What if your view from the office looked like this? Outdoor Recreation & Tourism at EMCC The Associate’s Degree in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, based in Maine’s Katahdin Region, will give students the skills, proficiency, and knowledge needed for successful guiding and outfitting of outdoor excursions, as well as a mastery of principles in management, customer service, and hospitality. Graduates will also acquire a number of relevant licenses and certifications, including a Registered Maine Guide license. Eastern Maine Community College Great College. Smart Choice. Technical Career & Transfer Education www.emcc.edu/getoutdoors | 207-746-5741 ATV see n map o 2 page 1 Trail, Map, Directions and Rules The Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to bring your ATV’s and experience the Katahdin Region Multi-Use Trail (K.R.M.U.T.). The trail is a collaborative effort between the Northern Timber Cruisers, landowner Acadian Timberlands, Katahdin area municipalities, Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bureau of Parks and Lands and is open for motorized and non-motorized recreation. YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE SCOOTIC IN The finely manicured 16.5 miles of trail includes a link to a statewide network 5 FLAT SCREEN TV’S LIVE LOBSTERS ● SEAFOOD SOUPS & CHOWDERS ● STEAKS ITALIAN FOOD ● PIZZA LUNCH: 11 TO 4 Downtown Millinocket 70 Penobscot Ave 207-723-4566 www.scooticin.com Newly remodeled inside and out… tan wood siding with forest green trim and awnings DINNER: 4 TO CLOSE of ATV trails, scenic views of Jo-Mary Mountain and Katahdin, a suspension bridge over the West Branch of the Penobscot River, mile markers with GPS coordinates, access to the State of Maine Seboeis Unit-Public Reserve Lands, access to other Mountain bike and cross country ski trails, connectivity between Millinocket and the Brownville/Milo area ATV trails and the Northern Timber Cruisers clubhouse and antique snowmobile museum. The new Multi-Use Trail provides ATV visitors spectacular scenery, while providing 4 seasons of trail access and recreation. A spur which extends the Sewall HouSe Yoga, a National Historic Registry destination, near Lake Mattawamkeag, offers all-inclusive affordable lodging and healing yoga practices. trail into downtown Millinocket, offers riders access to restaurants, lodging, ContaCt uS Southwest of Millinocket, only. gas, groceries and banks. Vehicle parking for ATV trail access is permitted at the Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse on the Baxter Park Road just west of Millinocket and the State of Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands Seboeis Unit 646.316.5151 info@sewallhouse.com sewallhouse.com www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 7 Katahdin Region Multi-Use Trail (K.R.M.U.T.) KRMUT is managed by the Northern Timber Cruisers Club in cooperation with Katahdin Forest Management (landowner). Northern Timber Cruisers wishes to communicate the permitted uses of the Katahdin Region Multi-Use Trail as well as the timing of the various types of use over the course of the year in order to promote an enjoyable experience for all users of the trail and to adhere to its permit with the landowner, Katahdin Forest Management. RULES The Multi-Use Trail is open to both non-motorized and motorized use under the following rules: • Enjoy and share the trail! Different users will be travelling at different speeds. • Show respect to other trail users and practice good land use ethics. • Motorized users must yield to non-motorized users. • Slower traffic: stay to the right side of the trail. Faster travelers should alert the user they are passing and then pass on the left only when the trail is clear and the slower travelers are aware of your presence and intent to pass. • Permitted non-motorized use includes but is not limited to: walking, hiking, bicycling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and skiing. • Permitted motorized vehicle use includes those vehicles legally registered as snowmobiles in the winter. Vehicles legally registered as ATV’s are permitted in the non-snow season. • Not permitted: vehicles registered or built for on-road use such as cars, trucks, jeeps and motorcycles. Other vehicles such as golf carts, scooters/mopeds must be registered as an ATV. Horses are not permitted. • Racing or other high speed travel is not permitted. Maximum speed is 25 mph. • “Protect the trail” guidelines: • After snow fall the trail is open for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, skiing, and hiking. No ATV’s or bicycles. • The trail will be closed during mud season when soils are saturated and the trail is soft regardless of whether ‘Trail Closed’ signs are in place or not. ‘Mud season’ is usually April and early May, sometimes June and November). Only pedestrian use is permitted during mud seasons. Vehicle parking for trail access: 1) Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse west of Millinocket 2) State of Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands Seboeis Unit southeast of Millinocket Sections of the Trail may be closed periodically due to maintenance, construction or special events. 8 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Organizations or businesses that would like to conduct a special event or activity are required to obtain a Land Use Permit from Katahdin Forest Management at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the event. Those inquires should be directed to Kevin McVey at 723-2119 or kmcvey@acadiantimber.com. Spring, Summer and Fall 9 Katahdin Region Multi-Use Trail (K.R.M.U.T.) Millinocket Spur – Route Through Town BEGIN: At Golden Rd. Junction – Travel southeast (downhill), with pole line to the left. Cross under pole line at old log yard, while continuing east. Drive through the woods where the trail meanders until reaching the intersection with Poplar St. (Rte. 11) 0.5 miles | Reach Poplar St. Bear left, traveling downhill on Poplar St. (Northeast), until reaching intersection with Katahdin Avenue. OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS, RIDE RIGHT, SPEED LIMIT 10 M.P.H. 0.8 miles | Cross Katahdin Ave., heading east towards the public ATV Parking area near the bandstand at the foot of Veterans Memorial Park. 0.9 miles | Parking area for ATVs – Take a right turn onto Penobscot Ave. and travel 200 ft. before turning left onto Birch Street. 0.95 miles | Travel down Birch St. (East) for 500 ft., until reaching Congress St. 1.05 miles | Take a right turn onto Congress St. (South). Kermit Crandall Park and Millinocket Stream flows to the left. Continue another 500 ft. to the intersection of Cherry St. 1.17 miles | Bear left and travel on bridge over Millinocket Stream onto Granite St. Travel Northeast past Granite Street School, baseball field and continue 0.4 miles to the intersection with Medway Rd. 1.56 miles | Bear left onto Medway Rd (Northwest). Travel 250 ft. and take an immediate right onto Wausau St. 1.62 miles | Travel east up the hill on Wausaw Street for 0.5 miles, then take a 90 degree turn left onto . 2.14 miles | Travel North on for 500 ft., bearing right onto Balsam Drive at corner of McDonald’s restaurant. 2.25 miles | Travel East on Balsam Drive to the intersection of Cedar St. Take a left turn to the next immediate intersection. 2.50 miles | At intersection of Cedar St. and Central St., cross Central St. to fuel and lodging destinations. DO NOT DRIVE DOWN CENTRAL STREET. 2.56 miles | Fuel station 10 Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse to West Seboeis Rd. 0.0 miles | Begin at trailhead kiosk at NTC Clubhouse. Head West, paralleling the State Road. Cross bridge over Little Smith Brook, and begin ascent up gradual hill to intersection with State Road. 0.5 miles | Cross State Road with caution. Proceed Southwest through mixed hardwood forest for approximately 1 mile. 1.4 miles | Arrive at pole line corridor. Bear left for sharp, 90 degree turn. Proceed Southeast for just over a half mile before arriving at bridge. 2.0 miles | Yellow Pine Bridge - Active beaver dam complex. Continue Southeast up hill for a quarter mile and arrive at Railroad Crossing. 2.25 miles | STOP !!! RAILROAD CROSSING – USE CAUTION !!! Continue Southeast up steep sections of hills, while following edge of the pole line. Ride right for blind hills. 3.1 miles | Arrive at Golden Road Junction. Continue straight (SE) to head towards Millinocket. (SEE MILLINOCKET SPUR TRAIL LOG) Bear right at Junction to continue onto West Seboeis and points southwest. 3.2 miles | Intersection with Golden Road. STOP !!! USE CAUTION CROSSING ROAD !!! 3.4 miles | Trail leads out to power line that 6.2 miles | CAUTION !!! Cross Rte. 11 with care. Cross at mouth of North Twin Dam Rd. Head South, paralleling Rt. 11 to the East. 6.4 miles | CAUTION !!! REDUCE SPEED. Trail ascends South, through conifer forest stands with winding blind turns and hills. Trail continues through windey terrain for another half mile TRAILS 13.6 miles | Approach intersection with Cedar Lake Rd. STOP !!! ROAD !!! USE CAUTION CROSSING Cedar Lake Rd. is a Private Road maintained by the Cedar Lake Road Association. K.R.M.U.T. continues Southwest. 7.1 miles | Approach bridge crossing over outlet of bog. Keep your eyes out for Moose! Trail meanders West and Southwest for nearly 3 miles. 13.8 miles | Trail passes through old log yards that have overgrown into raspberry patches. Route follows flat terrain, Southwest, for the next two miles. 9.8 miles | Approach bridge over Grant Brook. This picturesque stream is surrounded by a conifer forest consisting of hemlock and white pine trees. 16.0 miles | CAUTION !!! REDUCE SPEED 10.3 miles | Approach Junction with the Remy Raymond Road. Bear right onto the road and proceed 100 yards West. Cross over road to the South approaching Railroad bed. 10.4 miles | STOP !!! RAILROAD CROSSING – USE CAUTION !!! 10.5 miles | Junction with South Twin Marina Rd. Bear left to continue South towards West Seboeis. 11.8 miles | Trail opens up into forested stand of white pine and balsam fir. Trail heads South FOR WINDING CROSSING !!! TURNS AND BRIDGE 16.2 miles | Descend hill into small valley of West Seboeis Stream. 16.4 miles | Cross bridge over West Seboeis Stream. Climb hill to the junction of the West Seboeis Road and southern K.R.M.U.T. kiosk. 16.5 miles | At West Seboeis Rd. Turn left, to access Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands – Seboeis Unit and for points South and Southwest to Brownville. Travel 0.75 mile to Railroad Crossing. USE CAUTION CROSSING RAIL LINE !!! Check Maine BPL Kiosk for Seboeis Unit Management information. parallels Rte. 11, heading West. Follow the “Old Coal Ash Road” along power corridor and begin ascending a long gradual hill for next half mile. 4.0 miles | Hills begin to expose views of JoMary Mountain to the West. 4.2 miles | CAUTION !!! BLIND CORNERS REDUCE SPEED FOR SAFETY !!! 5.0 miles | Trail begins heading Southwest. 5.2 miles | CAUTION!!! Cross Rte. 11 with care. Continue Southwest on East side of Rte. 11. 6.0 miles | Cross under Green Bridge to approach “Wiley’s Crossing” suspension bridge. Proceed slowly across suspension bridge, leaving a 10 foot space between machines. ATV’s exceeding 68 inches in width will not be able to safely cross the suspension bridge. 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Ice Cave at 1st Debsconeag Lake Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 3 miles round trip | Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Park at the Ice Cave Parking lot located at the end of the Hurd Pond Road, a left turn off of the Golden Road immediately after crossing Abol Bridge. Drive about 4 miles and keep left at the fork to reach the trailhead. Walk around the gate and begin the wooded foot trail. (Don’t follow either of the two roads). You will walk through a mixed hardwood/softwood forest and experience a slight elevation gain. When you reach an old “skid trail”, follow the markers for a hundred yards until you are back on the forested path. On this section you will find numerous huge, fern covered boulders. As you continue on the trail you will come to an intersection. The Scenic Lookout will be 0.2 miles to your right. First Debsconeag Lake and the Ice Cave will be to your left. Views from the scenic lookout are spectacular. To the Ea st is the Debsconeag Deadwater and Omaha Beach. South will be First Debsconeag Lake, a deep tributary of the Penobscot watershed, home to brook trout, lake trout and land -locked salmon. Head back down the trail and to see the Ice Cave (0.1 miles) or down to the shore of First Debsconeag (0.2 miles) This is a great place to sit and have lunch. www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 15 The Ice Cave is a talus type that means it was formed by a pile of heavy boulders that were plowed together by glaciers during the Ice Age and formed a cave. These types of caves are not common. The Nature Conservancy installed steel rungs in the rocks to provide safe access into the cave. Use caution as there is almost always condensed moisture on the rungs and once you enter the cave the rocks are slippery. Bring a flashlight so you can explore the cave. Ice and snow can usually be found until mid-August or later and you will feel the cool air immediately. The parking lot for the following two trails is south of the Golden Road, five miles west of Abol Bridge. The turn is an unmarked road at the top of the hill just west of the sign for Horserace Brook campsite. Follow the dirt road several hundred yards and park at the trailhead near Horserace Brook. B. Horserace Pond Trail Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 4.0 miles round trip | Time: Varied After parking, walk 1/2 mile along a small stream to the intersection of the Horserace Pond Trail and the Blue Trail. Turn right to go to Horserace Pond. This Trail continues to meander along the picturesque Horserace Brook that drains the pond, as well as through a stand of old-growth hemlock. The pristine Horserace Pond is surrounded by deep green conifers and granite cliffs and boulders. There are three backcountry campsites on the banks of the pond. C. Blue Trail D . River Pond Nature Trail (Located at Mile 15 on the Golden Road) Difficulty: Easy | Time: Varied The River Pond Nature trail, owned and maintained by the private landowner, Katahdin Forest Management, has a variety of trails allowing you to customize your hike. Along the trail are several trail sites that include, a Borrow Pit (nesting site for Swallows and Belted Kingfishers), Riparian Zone which goes for 1.1 miles along River Pond (name for the shore land adjacent to lakes, ponds, rivers or streams and usually frequented by wildlife). Wildlife habitat due to the vegetation diversity the trail supports for many individual wildlife species. Also along the trail will be sites that include evidence of a forest fire from 1950, plantation management (fire areas that were harvested and planted with black spruce seedlings in 1992. These trees will be ready for final harvest in 35-45 years) Keep your eyes open for moose as they can be in the pond or in the woods. They appear gentle but they are wild animals so be sure to give them plenty of room. In the late summer you will find wild berries such as blueberries along the trail. The trail features a scenic view of Katahdin 7 miles to the north from River Pond. E . Michael Michaud Walking & Biking Trail (in town paved path) Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 1.65 miles | Time: Varied Difficulty: Strenuous | Distance: 5 miles round trip | Time: Varied The Blue Trail is the left fork and is a steeper 2.3-mile hike past Clifford and Woodman ponds, ending at Rainbow Lake. This trail is strenuous, so bring good shoes and plenty of drinking water. The path leads through some remarkable stands of old-growth forest and loops around Clifford and Woodman ponds. Rainbow Lake, the end of the trail is the largest of the lakes in the Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area, and is a great spot to see Loons and Bald Eagles. It is also one of seven lakes in Maine with arctic char, a native fish related to salmon and trout. The Michaud Walking/Biking Trail, located in downtown Millinocket is completely paved and very easy for anyone to walk or bike on. Parts of the path take you beside scenic Millinocket Stream while other parts provide lovely greenery in the summer and beautiful colors in the fall. Local citizens have spent countless hours planting flowers, trees and plants as well as creating lovely landscape for your enjoyment. If you are driving to the Trail to begin your walk you can park behind Stearns High School and start from there or from downtown Millinocket (Penobscot Ave.) you can park at Veteran’s Park and take Birch St. to Kermit Crandall Park (you can also park at Kermit Crandall Park and begin). F . The Bait Hole Hiking Trail SUMMER & FALL ONLY Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 1.5 to 2.5 miles | Time: Varied The Bait Hole is located approximately 4 miles South of Millinocket on Route 11 South. (2.7 miles past the entrance to Millinocket Regional Hospital). Park in the parking lot on the right side of the road, cross the railroad tracks and from there either use the Bait Hole Mile Loop (2 ½ miles) or the North Twin Dam Loop (1 ½ miles). This is a nice walk for children and adults who want a leisurely walk through the woods with some very nice views of Katahdin. There is a kiosk with an interpretive sign and trails. 16 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 17 G. K.R.M.U.T or Katahdin Region Multi-Use Trail I . Mt Chase in Mt. Chase Maine Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Distance: Varied | Time: Varied Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Time: approximately 1 ½ hours from base to top Managed by the Northern Timber Cruisers Club in cooperation with Katahdin Forest Management (landowner), this multi-use trail is open to both non-motorized and motorized use. Walking, biking, hiking, snowshoeing, dog sledding and skiing are permitted on the trail along with snowmobiles in the winter and ATV’s in the other seasons. The speed limit on the trail is 25 mph and right of way is given to any non-motorized users. One longer hike is to begin at the Bait Hole Trail and continue to the picnic area at South Twin Lake. Park in the lot and cross Rt. 11 to begin your hike. It is 5.5 miles from this starting point to South Twin Lake. At South Twin there is a picnic area, swimming and a breathtaking view of Katahdin. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the day. H. Gulf Hagas Trail System J . Shin Brook Falls on Rt. 159 above Shin Pond, ME Difficulty: Difficult/Strenuous | Distance: 8.9 miles total with shorter less strenuous trails | Time: ½ to a full day Trail located on RT. 11 South from Millinocket approximately 25 miles to the Katahdin Iron Works road and checkpoint. There is a fee at the checkpoint along with information and maps. This beautiful trail system can be accessed via three access routes. One option utilizes the Appalachian Trail as an approach. This trail starts from the Gulf Hagas Parking Area on the KI Road and is followed as far as Gulf Hagas Brook, a tributary to the Pleasant River. At this point the Gulf Hagas loop trails, 5.2 miles in length. The entire round trip is 8.9 miles with considerable rugged climbing along the rim of the Gulf. Visitors should be prepared for the exertion required to complete the loop trip. If you start from the Guld Hagas Parking Area you will ford the Pleasant River for about 150 feet in knee or thigh deep water in order to continue on the trail. Another option is to drive to the Hay Brook parking area which does not require wading across the Pleasant River. The third option is to drive to the Upper Gulf Parking area and follow the marked trail into the head of the Gulf. The loop Trail can also be done from this end of the gorge. Gulf Hagas is known as “The Grand Canyon of Maine” and provides hikers with numerous, beautiful waterfalls, breathtaking views of the gulf, the Pleasant River, rapids, old growth pine and more. If you have young children or are a new hiker, it is possible to hike 4 miles in from the lower end of the Gulf to see Screw Auger Falls or hike 3 miles from the Upper Gulf Parking area to see Stair and Billing Falls. Sturdy footwear is recommended. 18 Spring, Summer and Fall One of the best climbs in the area is 2,440 ft. Mt. Chase. To reach the trail, head north on RT 11 and 6 ½ miles North of Patten turn left onto Mountain Rd., a dirt road. There is a sign but easy to miss so be looking. You will travel about 2.5 miles on this road (higher clearance vehicles are better suited) past several logging road turn offs to a field. The trail is at the end of the field on your right and just beyond a culvert. The trailhead is marked with a small crude sign. Most of the climb is in the forest below the tree line where you will find assorted flora, mosses, birds and small mammals. At the top is a granite plate about 200 ft. which is a nice spot for a picnic. Views include Sugarloaf Mountain, Upper and Lower Shin Ponds and breathtaking views of Katahdin and all the peaks in Baxter State Park. 207-723-4443 Difficulty: Easy side of moderate to upper falls and top of lower falls; moderate side of difficult to lower falls Length: 0.3 miles to upper or lower falls; 0.7 mile loop for both | Time: 10 to 15 minutes Directions: From Patten, ME take a left onto ME 159W. Follow for 9.8 miles until it ends at Shin Pond. At Shin Pond Rt. 159 continue straight as the paved Grand Lake Rd. Drive approximately 5.1 miles on Grand Lake Rd. and turn left onto Shin Brook Falls Rd, a dirt road. Parking area is straight ahead. Located on private land but open to the public, Shin Brook Falls is one of Maine’s finest and is a plunge and horsetails type waterfall. Three drops are found at the falls with the last one a spectacular drop of 30 feet. This horsetail spreads diagonally as it flows over rows and rows of rock shelves. Trail begins to the right of the parking lot and starts off mostly flat until you reach a fork. At the fork go left and about 300 feet the trail will be narrower and lead off deeper into the woods on the right. To visit the base of the lower falls, go right and after about 25 feet the path will begin to descent on a very steep and rough trail. The base of the lower falls is about 500 feet away. The down climb can be difficult and caution needs to be used. You can also choose to visit the upper falls and the top of the lower falls. A very steep and rough trail connects the top of the lower falls with its base. You can make a nice loop out of both waterfalls, however this connecting trail is not recommended for children. There is one section of the trail with a steep drop-off so again use caution. Fishing is excellent below the falls. www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 19 K. Seboeis River Heritage Trail Difficulty: Easy to medium | Length: 1 ½ miles | Time: 1 to 2 hours Directions: From Patten, ME follow ME 159W. On right just before crossing the Seboeis River Bridge in T5-R7, there is a parking area. The Seboeis River Heritage Trail head is located across Rt. 159W and continues 1 to 1 ½ miles along the Seboeis River to the confluence Shin Brook. This hike can be accomplished in 1 to 2 hours and is suitable for hikers of average ability. The trail is easy to medium with small rocky hills and look-out areas, following the contours of the land adjacent to the river through pine plantations, abandoned logging camp land and natural growth forests. The Seboeis River has significant history beginning in the late 1800’s when waterways were used to transport logs. Picnic tables and a primitive restroom facility are available. Fishermen have long valued the river as a resource for wild Brook Trout. Hiking in the Katahdin Region would not be possible without the support of private landowners and access to their lands. Please respect the land, stay on marked trails, always carry-in and carry- out, do not remove plants, do not feed the wildlife and stay a respectful distance from any wild animals and birds. When hiking in Baxter State Park, North Maine Woods and The Nature Conservancy, please follow their rules. Easy to Moderate Scenic Hikes within Baxter State Park Baxter State Park Basic Information see n map o 2 page 3 No pets and or other domestic animals are allowed in the Park. Roads are unpaved and the speed limit is 20 mph or as posted. Motorcycles, motorized trail bikes and ATV’s are not allowed. Bicycles can be used only on Park roads and beginning in 2016 on the Dwelley Pond Trail. Fishing is abundant in Baxter State Park and most streams and some brooks have good to excellent brook-trout fishing. Special rules apply in the Park so make sure to check the State of Maine Open Water Regulations for details. Swimming is permitted in ponds and streams unless otherwise restricted, there are no lifeguards. The water is usually cold to very cold. Photography opportunities are endless so pack your camera and extra batteries. It is always a good idea to have a basic first aid kit, insect repellent, compass, flashlight water, food and sunblock with you. (For detailed information regarding Baxter State Park go to www.baxterstateparkauthority. com or call 207-723-5140. Children’s Naturalist Adventure Packs Baxter State Park is an extraordinary environment for children to explore and learn about the natural world around them. Through the generosity of The Friends of Baxter State Park, families with children may use one of the Naturalist Adventure Packs that are available for loan. These packs include everything your family needs to enjoy the streams, plants, trails and wildlife in the Park. The packs include dip nets, binoculars, guides on birds, insects, flowers, ponds, a Baxter State Park Junior Ranger Manual to become a Jr. Ranger, a flashlight, sketch pad, crayons, compass and more all packed up in a great backpack ready for you and your child to use. The Naturalist Adventure Pack is meant for families to explore the trails, ponds, streams, meadows and woods in the lowlands and not for those who will be climbing Katahdin or other mountains in the Park. They may be checked out on a first-come, first-served basis at the Togue Pond visitor Center, Matagamon Gate and all roadside Ranger Stations throughout the Park. Children’s Programs Saturday mornings in July and August rain or shine, Baxter State Park provides children’s programs at Daicey Pond Campground, Kidney Pond Campground or South Branch Pond Campground. Programs run from 10:00 -11:00 am and all ages are welcome. For details, dates and locations contact Morgan Taylor at 207-723-8537 or Morgan.A.Taylor@maine.gov. 20 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 21 The Following Trails Accessed from Togue Pond Gate-BSP’s southern access point (Exit 244 on 1-95) N. Sandy Stream Pond Trail L . Cranberry Pond Trail Difficulty: Easy | Length: 1.4 miles | Time: Varied Difficulty: Easy | Length: 1.4 miles | Time: An hour or less This little gem is a great option for children or anyone who is looking for a nature walk with no elevation gain. It is located in Baxter State Park within sight of Togue Pond Gate. The Cranberry Pond trail winds through the forest to arrive at a small pond – Cranberry Pond. Keep your eyes open for all sorts of bog plants, from cranberries to tiny sundew plants! Be sure to stay on the bog bridges to protect the plants and keep your feet drier. The trail is marked with blue blazes. Hike to the end of the trail and you’ll find fishing opportunities at Rocky Pond. Bring a picnic lunch and before or after your hike, enjoy the sand beach at Upper Togue Pond. M. Katahdin Lake Trail Located in Baxter State Park this trail starts just outside of Roaring Brook Campground on the Russell Pond Trail. Because Roaring Brook Campground is the start of a Katahdin trailhead, parking spaces usually fill up during busy summer days in July and August and on weekends in September, making access to Roaring Brook limited or unavailable. From Roaring Brook Campground to Sandy Stream Pond’s “Big Rock” viewing area, it is a short hike of 0.7 miles (1.4 miles round trip). This makes a very popular late afternoon or early evening walk. There are excellent views of Katahdin and the trail is flat. There is extensive bog bridging in the wet areas. Please stay on the trail and bog bridging to protect wildlife habitat. For a nice loop hike of approximately 2 ½ miles you can combine the trail with part of the Russell Pond Trail. This will take you around Sandy Stream Pond which is known for its frequent moose sightings. Maintain a safe distance from all wildlife to protect yourself and the wildlife. Be sure to study the signs at each tail junction and always carry a map and compass! O. Difficulty: Easy to moderate, mostly flat terrain with some long gradual hills Length: 3.3 miles to Katahdin Lake Wilderness Camps (6.6 miles round trip) Time: Varied Located in Baxter State Park, accessible by the Roaring Brook Rd., with parking at Avalanche Field. The trail follows the old Katahdin Lake Tote road and is easy to follow. Bog bridging has been added in several wet spots. The trail extens 3.0 miles to the public day use picnic area and rental canoe and continues another 0.3 mile to Katahdin Lake Wilderness Camps (which is operating and open) . The view of Katahdin is what makes Katahdin Lake stand out as the entire eastern massif of the Katahdin Range is visible. Visitors to this spectacular lake include Frederick Edwin Church, Theodore Roosevelt, Marsden Hartley and more. The view is truly an artist’s dream and is one of the most painted and photographed area in the Park. Swimming is excellent along the lake’s several wilderness sand beaches. Rental canoes are available and arrangements for their rental can be made at Roaring Brook Campground or Togue Pond Gate. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day. Roaring Brook Nature Trail Difficulty: Easy | Length: 0.8 miles | Time: Varied Roaring Brook access is often limited as referenced in the Sandy Pond Stream description. Located in Baxter State Park, this is an excellent nature trail starting at Roaring Brook Campground. This can be a half day walk and is a great choice when the mountains are clouded or fogged in. The trail meanders through a variety of forest communities and passes a highland bog with carnivorous pitcher plants and other unique bog plants. You can get a pamphlet from the Ranger identifying the plants along the trail. If you see something not listed, check the plant guide at the Ranger Station. Take only pictures and leave what you find. Everything is nature has a purpose, i.e. the flowers for the bees/insects and the antlers are a calcium source for small critters, etc. *Winter x-country skiing opportunities for Katahdin Lake requires accessing Baxter state Park from Abol Bridge and skiing 14.8 miles to Katahdin Lake Wilderness Camps (KLWC). Winter accommodations and shuttle service can be arranged by contacting KLWC. 22 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 23 Baxter State Park Trails accessed from the Golden Road--Abol Bridge Area (Exit 244 on I-95) P. Little Abol Falls Trail Difficulty: Easy, gradual | Length: 0.8 miles (1.6 miles round trip) | Time: Varied to half day Trail begins at Abol Campground and takes you through old cuttings to a beautiful set of falls on Abol Stream. The hike is easy with a very gradual climb and provides views of Katahdin along the trail. The trail is blue blazed. As you begin the hike cross a small brook and follow an old woods road with good views of the southwest side of Katahdin and Abol Slide. At the 0.8 mile there is a good sized brook. A short distance downstream the brook makes a sheer 15 ft. drop to a small pool below. Pack a picnic and enjoy. Q . Appalachian Trail - Daicey Pond Campground to Big and Little Niagara Falls Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 1.2 miles (2.4 miles round trip Daicey Pon to Big Niagara and back) | Time: Varied On the Daicey Pond Road, park in the day use parking area by the small field at the foot of the hill and follow the white blazes that enter the woods at the left edge of the field, which mark the Appalachian Trail. Check for signs to ensure you’re headed “southbound” on the AT. (Note: When you leave the Appalachian Trail the trails are marked by blue blazes). This delightful trail system has beautiful spruce and fir forests and outstanding falls on Nesowadnehunk Stream. Big and Little Niagara Falls provide excellent lunch spots and the pools in the stream have wonderful but cool swimming. A short side trail will take you to the remains of an old log driver’s dam called the Toll Dam. A toll dam was built by log drivers to charge other drivers using the same stream a toll for logs driven through their dam. Note: The Golden Road is a working Forest Road, both paved and unpaved and privately owned. Public use is due to the generosity of the land owners. Driving on the Golden Road is AT YOUR OWN RISK. Logging trucks and equipment ALWAYS have the right of way. Park in Turnouts or in the areas provided. NEVER STOP YOUR VEHICLE ON A BRIDGE, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD OR ON A HILL as these huge trucks travel at a high speed and cannot stop quickly. R . Abol Stream Trail Difficulty: Easy | Length: 1.5 miles (3.0 miles round trip) | Time: Varied Located off the Golden Rd, the beginning of this trail is on private land. At the half-mile mark the trail enters Baxter State Park, which is a nice summer hike as well as a great cross country ski trail. Parking is available in the plowed area across from the store during the winter and in the old gravel pits and yarding areas the rest of the year. Begin on gravel road and follow the AT route (marked by white blazes) At ½ mile from Abol bridge a fork is reached and the Abol Stream Trail begins here and branches right. The Appalachian Trail bears left and crosses Abol Stream. The Abol Stream Trail follows an old graded tote road eastward with smooth walking. There is a swampy area. You will pass a boulder barrier in the road which indicates you are entering Baxter Park land. Please register at the registration box. Cross the stream at a small bridge and continue along Abol Stream. The trail bears right away from the stream and ascends a sharp ridge that follows an old tote road. The trail ends at Abol Beach Picnic Area on the Abol Pond Road. S . Blueberry Ledges Trail Difficulty: Easy to moderate | Length: 1.4 miles from the AT Information Kiosk to Blueberry Ledges (2.8 miles round trip) | Time: Varied Located off the Golden Road near Abol Bridge, Blueberry Ledges Trail is a connector trail from a point near the Appalachian Trail’s entrance to Baxter Park by Abol Stream. At the Information Kiosk, follow the blue blazes onto the Abol Pond Trail. You’ll access the Blueberry Ledges Trail just 0.2 miles in on the Abol Pond Trail. The elevation gain or loss is gradual as you wind your way through pioneer species of white birch and poplar trees. This area experienced a major forest fire in the summer of 1977, which is why the trail’s corridor is so wide. These corridors were used as fire breaks in an attempt to stop the spread of the fire. Depending on the time of year and seasonal conditions, you may enjoy countless blueberries from the abundance of blueberry bushes. Upon reaching the open stream valley, the trail features smooth granite ledges. Where katahdin Stream crosses the ledges you will be treated by an unusual series of beautiful stepped water slices. Use caution as the smooth granite ledges are slippery when wet. 24 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 25 Baxter State Park Trails Accessed from Matagamon Gate- BSP’s northern access point (Exit 264 on I-95). T. Horse Mountain Trail Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 2.6 miles to Jct. of Five Ponds Trail, or 1.5 miles (3.0 mile round trip) from trailhead to viewpoint on East Spur Trail | Time 1 + Hours Horse Mountain welcomes the visitor who enters the Park through the Matagamon Gate from Patten. The trailhead is on the Park Tote Road 0.6 miles west from the Matagamon Gate. There is a small clearing to park in. The trail ascends gradually along an old tote road then becomes moderate to a level area south of the summit. There is an elevation gain of 796 ft., with an estimated hiking time to the summit of one hour. Take time to hike the side trail to the viewpoint. The views from the summit are limited due to trees however there are good views from the side trail overlooking the East Branch of the Penobscot River Valley along the eastern boundary of the Park. U . Ledges Trail or South Branch Nature Trail Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Length: 1.3 miles round trip | Time: 45 minutes to an hour This trail begins right outside the South Branch Ponds Campground. There is parking in the dayuse lot just beyond the trailhead. Before you begin, pick up a South Branch Nature Trail Guide at the Ranger Station. This informative guide provides information on the history, wildlife, wildflower, medicinal plants and geology of the area. Cameras are a must for this short 1.3 mile loop hike and great for families. This moderately steep, but fun, rocky climb will reward you with dramatic views of Upper and Lower South Branch Ponds and the surrounding mountains. hiking on the Pogy Notch Trail as it leaves from the southeast corner of south Branch Ponds Campground. At 1.0 mile from the campground turn left onto the Howe Brook trail. Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle to a pullout halfway down the left hand side of the pond to reach the trail junction. This is a leisurely half day to a day’s hike along many waterfalls and a number of beautiful well-developed potholes formed by the grinding action of pebbles over many years. These pools provide invigorating swimming. The trail crosses the brook several times – use caution when crossing high water. As the trail veers away from the brook, it climbs steeply (use caution here), then rejoins the brook before reaching a sheer 20 ft. waterfall at its end, 2.0 miles. This is a great spot for a picnic lunch. Note: As most of the pools and falls are in the first half mile on the Howe Brook Trail, you can enjoy their beauty and an invigorating swim with plenty of options for picnic spots. This avoids many of the brook crossings and hiking the steeper portion of the trail. Use caution hiking in wet conditions, rocks are dangerously slippery. W . The Forest Ecology and Management Trail Difficulty: Easy | Length: 0.9 miles round trip | Time: 1+ hours This exciting new loop trail offers all ages the opportunity to learn more about the forest and forest management. The trail begins at the Scientific Forest Management Area Kiosk, on the Park tote Road, approximately 3/4 mile south of the junction with the South Branch Pond Road. Users can pick up a brochure with information about 13 interpretive stations. Initial stations cover tree identification, why and where trees grow and how the forest changes over time. The focus shifts to an explanation of why and how foresters manage the forest to produce a variety of important products such as clean water and sawtimber. Several stations discuss wildlife and wildlife habitat topics. An interactive station allows users to compare treee diameter measurements with past results to see how individual trees grow. An animal track station helps identify what creatures use the trail even if they don’t show themselves to passing hikers. The trail concludes with beautiful views of Trout Brook. Look for the blue blazes marking the trail. Pack a lunch and set off for an afternoon of gorgeous scenery and adventure! Remember to leave what you find so others may enjoy them. V. Howe Brook Trail Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | Length: 6.0 miles hiking (if you canoe across the pond from the campground to Pogy Notch Trail you will shorten the hike by 1.5 miles) | Time: 3 + hours Parking for this trail is in the South Branch Ponds day use parking lot. The Howe Brook Trail is located in a deep valley between the North Ridge of The Traveler and Center Ridge. Begin 26 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 27 Three recommended hikes on the A.T. that are easy to moderate. Remember when on the A.T. to follow the white blazes. X. Abol Bridge to Hurd Pond Lean-to Mileage: 3.5 miles (one way) | Difficulty: easy to moderate Getting there - Golden road, park in gravel area across from Abol Campground store or limited parking along Golden road at trailhead (about 500ft from bridge). Follow the white blazes. Pack a lunch and enjoy the hike. (outhouse available) Y . Jo-Mary Road at Cooper Brook - Crossing North Take a Hike on The Appalachian Trail! see n map o 2 3 e g a p The Appalachian Trail is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world, measuring roughly 2,189 miles in length. The Trail goes through fourteen states along the crests and valleys of the Appalachian mountain range from the southern terminus at Springer Mountain, Georgia, to the Trail’s northern terminus at Katahdin, Maine. Known as the “A.T.,” it has been estimated that 2-3 million people visit the Trail every year and about 1,800–2,000 people attempt to “thru-hike” the Trail. The A.T. was completed in 1937 and is a unit of the National Park System. The A.T. is managed under a unique partnership between the public and private sectors that includes, among others, the National Park Service (NPS), the USDA Forest Service (USFS), an array of state agencies, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and 31 local Trail-maintaining clubs. Thousands of volunteers contribute roughly 220,000 hours to the A.T. every year. The town of Millinocket, part of the Katahdin region, has the designation as an Appalachian Trail Community. Most of the Appalachian Trail in Maine is not recommended for novice hikers; Maine’s 281 miles are generally considered the most difficult of all fourteen states. Even the strongest hikers may average only one mile an hour in some parts. Other parts require grabbing onto tree roots and limbs to climb or descend, and are especially slippery and hazardous in wet weather. Here in the Katahdin region you have access to the AT’s “Hundred Mile Wilderness “from several trailheads. This eastern section of the AT has a flatter profile than most of Maine making the opportunity for an easy day hike on the Appalachian Trail. 28 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 Crossing north to Antler’s campsite, a beautiful area along the shore of the Lower Jo-Mary Lake. Close to the campsite is a lovely sand beach for swimming and lunch. (outhouse available) Mileage: 4.2 miles (one way) | Difficulty- easy Getting there: 11 S 15 miles to Jo-Mary Rd gate, 11.5 miles to Cooper Brook trail crossing. Parking before bridge. Look for brown A.T signage. There is a fee at the Jo-Mary Gate. Z. Jo-Mary Road at Cooper Brook - Crossing South Crossing south to Cooper Brook Falls lean-to , with numerous pools and falls. Many small pools to swim in and enjoy a lunch. (outhouse available) Mileage: 3.7 miles (one way) | Difficulty: easy to moderate Getting there: 11 S 15 miles to Jo-Mary Rd gate, 11.5 miles to Cooper Brook trail crossing. Parking before bridge. Look for brown A.T signage. There is a fee at the Jo-Mary Gate. www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 29 Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land Hikes see n map o 2 3 e g pa Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land, located 11 miles from Millinocket is one of Maine’s largest units of reserved land. This land is rich in natural resources which include gorges, swift streams, lakes, ponds, hills and mountains. Nahmakanta offers unparalleled opportunities for backcountry recreation including hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and wildlife. Nahmakanta boasts 86 species of birds. Loons call from the lakes, moose feed on the vegetation and the endangered peregrine falcon is a summer visitor. Directions from Millinocket: follow Rt. 11 approximately 12 miles and turn north on the Jo-Mary Rd. Follow this gravel logging road 15 miles to the trailhead. Visitors must pay a day-use fee at the Jo-Mary Gate checkpoint. The hikes below are marked in the Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land boundaries on the map. NA . Turtle Ridge Trail Difficulty: moderate to difficult | Time: Day hike Distance: 9 mile loop (shorter loops are available from this trailhead) | Time: Day hike Turtle Ridge Trail is a great day hike for anyone who wishes to do the entire 9 mile loop. This hike has hills, ponds, crosses densely wooded terrain and rewards the hiker with panoramic views of surrounding land including Katahdin. For those who want to explore the Nahmakanta Reserve and not hike 9 miles, there are shorter loops available from this trailhead. NB . Tumbledown Dick Trail Difficulty: moderate | Distance: 6.4 miles round trip | Time: Varied Tumbledown Dick Trail, which has the same trailhead as Turtle Ridge Trail, links the Appalachian Trail with Leavitt Pond and the Turtle Ridge trail system and provides access to scenic falls and remote campsites at both Tumbledown Dick and Leavitt Ponds. There are two campsites, one of which is on Leavitt Pond. The highlight of this hike is Tumbledown Dick Falls, a narrow drop that splashes into a lovely pond. The falls in its deep narrow gorge is the largest of several waterfalls on the unit. You will briefly follow an old road and cross one newer forest management road prior to reaching the falls. For a detailed map of the land please refer to their website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/parksearch/PropertyGuides/Maps/FullSize/nahmakantamap.pdf As in all the hiking trails in this guide, please plan ahead and prepare with adequate clothes, food and water. Remember to bring your compass, flashlight, and stay on the existing trail. Leave no trace by packing in and packing out all trash. 30 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 31 Hiking, Canoeing & Kayaking Map See pages 15 to 31 for hike descriptions See pages 34 to 39 for canoe and kayak descriptions Map is not to scale and represents approximate locations of hikes/paddles 32 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 33 CANOEING & KAYAKING see n map o 2 page 3 For canoeing enthusiasts, the choices are many. Name your pleasure, whitewater or flat water, day trips, weekend or week-long excursions. Experienced Canoeists and Kayakers: For white-water adventurers, the East Branch of the Penobscot River has Class 11-111 rapids and a couple of falls where portages are a must. The West Branch of the Penobscot River has rapids for Class 1-V. For kayakers the region is a paradise! The West Branch of the Penobscot River attracts paddlers from all over the world with the foaming challenge of The Cribworks, a class V rapid, that brings an adrenaline rush for the most experienced paddlers. Remote excursions to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway or St. John River commence from this region. Trip outfitting, canoe and kayak rentals and guide services are available. For the less experienced or new paddlers the choices are endless. Flat water, scenic day or ½ day trips provide hours of enjoyment. Always check the weather before venturing out on any of the lakes and rivers. Maine’s boating law requires all watercraft to carry at least one Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device per person. 1 . Jerry Pond Located in Millinocket, Jerry Pond is a perfect place to paddle. The pond is located in Millinocket and has parking, public restrooms, picnic tables, grills, a dock and a children’s playground. The pond is stocked with brook trout and is open to fishing for youths 15 and under. 2 . Medway Recreation Area Located on Rt. 157, the Medway Recreation Area on the East Branch of the Penobscot River offers beautiful scenic paddling. There is parking, sand beach, picnic tables and more. From the beach paddlers can choose to paddle 2 miles upstream or 5 miles downstream. 3 . Millinocket Stream A. Park and put in at Crandall Park located on Congress St. in Millinocket. Paddle left upstream past the Stearns Jr/Sr High School Complex and continue for approximately 1 mile to the railroad bridge. At this point you can either turn back or portage on the right side to the snowmobile bridge. Put in and continue for another 1/4 mile. At that point turn around and enjoy the straight paddle back to Crandall Park. This is an easy paddle and takes approximately an hour. Scenery and wildlife along the way. B. At Crandall Park paddle downstream and at the large elbow enter Shad Pond. Paddle right on all flat water to Grand Falls. If you prefer class 11 rapids, paddle left to Pond Falls and Dolby staying to the left hand shore. You will need to park a vehicle at Dolby for this option. 4. Public Boat Landing on Ambajejus Lake Spencer Cove Enjoy an hour or the day on beautiful Ambajejus Lake located 8 miles from Millinocket on the Lake Road. Paddle along the shore line or out to one of the uninhabited islands. You will enjoy ducks, loons and eagles along with beautiful views of Katahdin. Bring your camera, swimsuit, picnic and enjoy. 34 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 35 5 . Public Boat Landing on Millinocket Lake Across the way from Ambajejus Lake is lovely Millinocket Lake, which offers spectacular views of Katahdin, loons, eagles and more. There is parking at the public landing. Bring your camera, picnic and swimsuit. This lake is very rocky so beware. 6 . Public Boat Landing on South Twin Lake Take Rt. 11 south for approximately 7 miles and turn at Marina Dr. (5 Lakes Lodge) to the public boat landing. From there enjoy unlimited lake paddling offering extraordinary views of Katahdin. 7 . Grant Brook from Millinocket Lake From the boat landing, paddle left in a northeast direction. Keep to the left of a small island with 1-2 camps on it. If the water level is high, paddle to the left of a large wooded island (0.8 miles from the boat landing). If the water level is down, paddle to the right of this island. The outlet of Grant Brook (200 yards wide) is just beyond this island. You would be about 1.1 miles from the boat landing. As you paddle up the inlet (north), it gets narrower. It is a swampy open area with trees 50-100 yards back from the water. A mile from the lake, Grant Brook is only 15-50 feet wide with trees coming down to the water. This is one of the best places to observe moose. 8. Pockwockamus Deadwater into River Pond Located 18 miles north of Millinocket on the Golden Rd. At the North Woods Trading Post go 7.6 miles up the Golden Rd and take a left unto a wide gravel road. Go 0.6 miles and the put-in is on the left where there are 4 large rocks blocking the entrance. There is a 400 foot trail to the river. Upstream 0.5 miles to Pocwockamus Falls, downstream thru the deadwater to Debsconeag Falls 2.5 miles. Special point of interest is River Pond. If you paddle downstream 0.8 miles then go left and up into River Pond. In June there is a good chance to see moose in the pond. Great views of Katahdin as well. 9. Upper and Lower Togue Ponds The scenery doesn’t get much better than from Togue Ponds. Located on the Baxter State Park Rd., about 17 miles from Millinocket, there is a beach, picnic area, visitor’s center and boat access. Upper Togue is a little more remote and has a more varied shoreline but Lower Togue is beautiful as well. You will get spectacular views of Katahdin as you paddle. Look for loons, hawks and warblers. You may even see a painted turtle. Beavers make their lodges in Upper Togue and you will spot stumps and trees strewn over the hillside. Look for Mink on Lower Togue. Nature Conservancy, Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area The three carry-in boat launches in the Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area are listed below 1 0 . Hurd Pond Boat Launch Bear left on the Hurd Pond Rd right after Abol Bridge. At the fork go to the right and drive about one mile to the end of the road and the put in for Hurd Pond. www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 37 1 1. Little Holbrook Pond Cross Abol Bridge, drive 9.9 miles on the Golden Road and turn left. Drive about ½ mile to the end of the road and the put-in is a short carry to Little Holbrook Pond. 1 2. Omaha Beach Located on land managed by Katahdin Forest Management. Approximately 4.2 miles past Ambajejus Lake on the Golden Rd turn left. Bear right about 2.5 miles down the road to the public boat landing. From the landing and Debsconeag Deadwater it is a quick paddle into first Debsconeag Lake. This road may not be passable for vehicles with low clearance. 1 3. Passamagamet Lake via the West Branch Located 14 miles north of Millinocket, take the Baxter Park Road 9 miles and bear left onto the Golden Road (across from North Woods Trading Post), then drive 2.0 miles and turn left onto the Grant Brook Road (a good gravel road). Drive 2.8 miles to the bridge, put in on the right just before the bridge and paddle about 1.3 miles upriver. The entrance to Passamagamet Lake is on the left. There is a beach on the left shore 0.8 miles from the river and beautiful views of Katahdin. This paddle is recommended in mid to late summer when there is less current in the West Branch. 1 4. Katahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway Rt. 11 Grindstone Rd. (Hay Brook Area) There are two different places to paddle that are accessible from the same put-in location off the scenic byway Hay Brook and Lower Mud Brook. Directions to Put-In From Rt. 157 take route 11 north at the intersection in Medway (blinking yellow light). Drive north approximately 12.3 miles to Grindstone. After crossing a small cement bridge (Hay Brook), drive another 200 feet and turn left on a narrow dirt road and drive another 300 feet to the muddy put-in. You will be at the East Branch of the Penobscot River. 1 5. Hay Brook This is an easy 1-1 1/2 hour paddle and approximately 2 miles round trip. Paddle down the East Branch nearly 1/4 mile, take the first left, paddle under the bridge and up Hay Brook. No current on this narrow, very crooked brook with many song birds. 16. Lower Mud Brook At the put-in paddle upriver about 300 fee and take the first right. This is a narrow winding brook with no wind. Nearly a mile up mud Brook there is a beaver dam and quiet water paddling for another half mile above the dam, then it becomes quick water. You may either portage around the quick water on the right side, or return to the put-in, drive up Rt. 11 North 1,0 miles and take the first left (small turn-out) and carry 150 feet too Mud Brook. This is an easy 2.6 mile paddle round trip and will take approximately 1-2 hours. www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 39 Katahdin WOODS & WATERS Recreation Area see n map o 4 page 4 Katahdin Woods & Waters Recreation Area is a special part of Maine with world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, canoeing , mountain biking and spectacular views of Mount Katahdin. Sponsored by Elliotsville Plantation, a private Maine-based foundation that owns approximately100,000 acres of land east of Baxter State Park, Katahdin Woods & Waters Recreation Area provides an early preview of what could become a new National Park and National Recreation area in Northern Maine. Bordered on the west by Baxter with the East Branch of the Penobscot River running through its heart, the area includes amazing opportunities for traditional outdoor activities. Whether it’s canoeing and fishing the rivers, streams and ponds’ hiking or mountain biking the miles of trails; or riding a snowmobile deep into the heart of the Maine woods, Katahdin Woods & Waters Recreation Area is a special place for everyone to enjoy Wildlife: People come to Maine to see moose, and there’s no place better than the Katahdin region. Take an 18-mile car ride around clearly marked old logging roads and you have a great chance of seeing Maine’s iconic big game animal. But keep your eyes peeled for eagles, black bears and lynx: You never know what will show up to say hello! Hunting: Hunting the “king of game birds” (a title applied evenly to ruffed grouse and woodcock) amidst the fall foliage of Maine’s North Woods should be on every sportsman’s bucket list. KWWRA’s world-class upland coverts and active forest 40 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 management combine with an easily accessible network of roads and trails to make this a dream hunt available to all. Hunters can expect upwards of two-dozen flushes a day. Mountain Biking: Crisscrossed with old logging roads and trails, Katahdin Woods & Waters Recreation Area has mountain biking for every experience level. Winding through the woods, the trails take you by Haskell Rock and the Hulling Machine and run along the East Branch, or climb the ridgelines for unparalleled views. Fishing: KWWRA offers world-class fishing opportunities: remote ponds filled with wild and native brook trout and the scenic East Branch of the Penobscot that holds a host of angling opportunities from brook trout to smallmouth bass and landlocked salmon. The remote and wild Wassataquoik will challenge any angler with its pools and rips, and the Seboeis River offers fantastic spring and fall trout fishing with a more gentle grade. Gravel Roads: Many of the roads you will be traveling on are gravel, active logging roads. Always travel on the right, never stop on the road itself, do not linger on roads or stop on bridges. Park vehicles well off the road or in a pull out or parking lot. Always yield to logging trucks! There are no logging trucks on the Katahdin Loop Road once you go through the gates, however you may encounter, hikers, bikers, horses and of course wildlife. Dogs: Leashed dogs are welcome on Katahdin Woods and Waters Recreation Area. www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 41 Brookfield Renewable ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE KATAHDIN REGION MAKE SAFETY A PRIORITY! Directions to Katahdin Woods and Waters Recreation Area Katahdin Loop Road see n map o 4 4 e g pa Be cautious when recreating near hydropower facilities as water conditions can change quickly and without notice. Pay attention to your surroundings and respect all signage and warning signals. From the South: • Take Interstate 95 North to Sherman, Exit #264 • Turn left and go approximately 1/8mile take left on RT # 11 South (Watch for the signs) • Take Route 11 South for 5.2 miles (Also known as the Grindstone Road) Life Jackets Save Lives. Always wear yours when in or near water. • On a very sharp left hand turn you will go straight onto dirt road; this is the Swift Brook Road • Travel 5.2 miles on this road (one bridge crossing, go slow). This is an active logging road, so be prepared to yield to trucks brookfieldrenewable.com • You will come to a fork, See sign for Katahdin Loop Road ,take left at the fork . For Lunksoos Base Camp take a right here. • Travel 2.5 miles on the Grindstone/Staceyville road and you will come to Whetstone Bridge crossing the East Branch of the Penobscot. Continue on past bridge stay on main road do not turn off and follow KWW Loop signs approx. 4 miles to a kiosk on left at Sandbank Campsite. Continue past kiosk AFTER SIGNING IN and STAY LEFT to KWWRA Gate. Vehicle access is not available winter thru mud season . Contact EPI for spring road conditions and access. • Lunksoos Base Camp and Boat Launch can be reached by bearing right at the fork and following the Sebois River Road appx 2 miles. The boat launch is on your left beyond the kiosk. P and C may have roads closed for spring mud season. Contact EPI for updates. At Katahdin Trust, we have all the services you expect from a bank. From The North: • Take Interstate 95 South to Sherman, Exit # 264 Proudly serving your personal and business banking needs from 19 locations throughout Maine. • Turn right. and go approximately 1/8 mile take left onto RT # 11 S (Watch for the signs) Grindstone Road. Community Banking at its Best since 1918! • Continue with directions above from South To nd one of our banking locations: www.KatahdinTrust.com www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 43 0 To te www.KatahdinMaine.com Rd Spring, Summer and Fall N County Line Townline 157 MILLINOCKET Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce 11 Milli nock et Lake Rd W est er nT h read ch Pe n o bsc ot EAST MILLINOCKET 11 d STACEYVILLE Swift Bro ok R om Ri ve r 116 EXIT 244 MEDWAY Salmon Stream Lake p any Rd 11 95 EXIT 264 158 159 Lumberman’s Museum 11 SHERMAN 157 Happy Corner Rd PATTEN Waters Rd Lunksoos Camp Whetstone Bridge Br an R Sherman Lum ber Seboeis River Bridge ica Owlsboro Rd MOUNT CHASE Grondin R d 159 d 1 inch = 4 miles State Land 5 Unmaintained Road Recreation Unit Miles 5 Kilometers Seasonal Gravel Road Local Gravel Road Local Paved Road State Route Hube r os Rd Sandbank Stream L u nkso Lunksoos Lake Bowlin Camps Lower Shin Pond Shin Pond Village RECREATION AREA eR ton nds i r G Park Unit Kat ahd in L Millinocket Lake Interstate Highway er Rd Lake Rd 0 ter P Bax Ambajejus Lake ar kR d Katahdin Lake Br a B Grand Hay Lake er Information Commercial Camp Parking Canoe Launch Historical Site Pemadumcook Lake Go lde nR d rk MOUNT KATAHDIN B AXTER S TATE P ARK NOTE: Many of the gravel roads shown on this map are active logging roads at least part of the year. Please use caution and be prepared to yield to logging trucks. Ro a r ing Bro ok Rd LOCATION Matagamon Gate PISCATAQUIS COUNTY Matagamon Wilderness Camps and Store d pR oo v ill e R d Matagamon Lake PENOBSCOT COUNTY Se boe is R iv er Seboeis R ive r Park Tote Rd iv ot R acy 207-723-4443 Pa c Pe n o b s t B ra n c h Ea s St Spring, Summer and Fall Roberts Rd Orin Falls R d Rd st Ea Messer Po n d - stone iv ind Rd in Pond owl Seboeis Rd Am Gr en d C PENOBSCOT COUNTY hP tR d AROOSTOOK COUNTY 44 nc co obs dR Pon in Sh 45 5 Mile Paddle on the East Branch Big Sebois to East Branch of the Penobscot River Paddle Distance: 5 miles from put in to take out | Difficulty: Class 2 moving water Best levels for running are 200 CFS Plus. | Current levels can be found at www.usgs.com Always wear a PFD , come prepared for a remote paddle, bring topo maps, watch for river obstructions. Follow signs to Lunksoos Base Camp from the Swift Brook Road. Lunksoos Boat Launch is your take out and is on the East Branch of the Penobscot River. Potable water is available at the hand pump outside of Lunksoos Base Camp. Please sign in at the KIOSK here. After dropping one shuttle vehicle here continue another mile to the Sherman Lumber Road. Turn left and follow Sherman Lumber road yielding to any logging traffic approximately 4 miles. Put in is Truck Bridge over the Sebois River just beyond Mile 14 on the Sherman Lumber Road. Cross over the river and turn left. This is an old forestry campsite and easy access away from logging road traffic. River winds its way through shallows and “Bogans”. Approximately 3 miles downriver the Big Sebois enters the East Branch of the Penobscot River. Shortly after this you will see the Big Sebois Campsite on the right. From this campsite you can find the connector trail leading to the Werler Trail up Deasey Mountain. Continuing down the East Branch you will come to the Lunksoos Boat Launch and Take Out 2 miles. www.KatahdinMaine.com see n map o 0 5 e g a p Katahdin Woods and Waters Recreation Area Activities A. Sandbank Nature Walk Distance : .25 mile round trip Foot traffic only EASY Park just before KWWRA main gate and follow signs to small pond with bench for wildlife viewing. Be very quiet ,don’t slam car doors ,talk quietly or not at all to avoid scaring possible wildlife in the pond. Very easy 5 minute walk. B. Lynx Pond Walk Distance: .4 mile round trip Foot Traffic Only EASY Early morning and evening hours best for wildlife sightiings at this quiet little pond. Drive approx. 2 miles past KWWRA main gate. At intersection turn left . Approx. ¼ mile, look for sign on right .Parking just ahead on left. Be very quiet on approach. Walk approx. 2/10 of a mile to bench on pond. Very easy 5 minute walk. Short , narrow boardwalk to pond. Spring, Summer and Fall 47 PO Box 171 Millinocket, Maine 04462 1-866 FLY-MAINE (359-6246) fly@katahdinair.com www.katahdinair.com C. Orin Falls Hike Distance: 6 miles round trip (old gravel roads, use caution crossing bridge) Difficulty: Easy Wassataquoik Stream and Orin Falls Described by Myron Avery as “a brawling mountain torrent of the clearest water, tumbling along a bed choked with enormous pink boulders,” the Wassataquoik descends in continuous rapids from Baxter State Park to the Penobscot’s East Branch, a distance of about 14 miles. Once a scene of intense logging activity in the 19th century, it is now one of the wildest, least-developed watersheds in the northeast. The Wassataquoik Tote Rd. was built along the stream to support logging operations in the 1950s and early 60s. Orin Falls is an attractive stretch of rapids well worth a visit. Also Don Fendler (Lost on a Mountain In Maine) followed sections of the Wassataquoik down to the East Branch and his rescue at Lunksoos Camps. Drive 2 miles past KWWRA main gate .At Katahdin Loop Road intersection turn right ,drive 1.5 miles and turn right at Wassataquoik Gate sign .Drive approx. 3 miles to service gate and park. Follow road north (turns left) staying on the IAT across Katahdin Brook, 1.5 miles to intersection. Go straight here for 1.5 miles to Orin Falls sign on the right. Walk in 100 yards to the falls. Serving Northern Maine since 1947: Fishing, Appalachian trail drop offs, Canoe trips, Sporting Camp Shuttles, Corporate retreats, Fly-in Cabins Scenic Flights. D . Barnard Mountain Hike Distance: 4 miles round trip | Difficulty: Medium Barnard Mountain Summit: (1,621 ft.) A gentle climb to a treecovered summit with terrific views of Katahdin and Katahdin Lake. Drive 2 miles past KWWRA main gate at Loop road intersection turn right . Drive 5 miles to Barnard Mountain sign on the right . Park and follow TRAIL (IAT) North crossing Katahdin Brook . There is an outhouse just behind the IAT Lean To to the left of the trail. In 1 mile trail forks to the right ,walk about .25 mile and see sign for Barnard Mt. trailhead on right. Well built easy hiking along switch backs to top of Barnard. Picnic table on top so bring your lunch. Estimate 2+ hour total hiking time round trip. www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 49 Robar Pond Seboeis River Bridge o Ri 1500 pl Ri dg e uo taq ik Lunksoos Lunksoos Mtn SIA A T rea m 1811 Orin Falls ro o 1621 Barnard Mtn Wassataquoik Ford Rocky Pond Old Kee p n B ro ok C WASSATAQUOIK GATE D 13 804 Deasey Esker n t St re am Lunksoos Camps Rd Lunksoos Rd 14 M Kat ah di r Pat h Lookout Mtn Wa ssa taq uo ik OF P AR KS AND L A ND S Ea st Thoreau Hemlock-tea Camp 1857 ud Avalanche Field M AI NE B U RE AU M anch Br 11 Rd op Lo i ahd man Lumber Sher Com pa ny Rd n K at eT ak nL hdi 12 k Yield to logging trucks Katahdin Esker Katahdin Brook Ka ta Owe nB SIA A T Earl's Erratic Big Seboeis ok ro Roa rin gB Deasey Mtn Wassataquoik Katahdin Lake Hunting Permitted 1964 Rd Tote elos Old T Sandy Stream Pond Fire Lookout SIA A T RECREATION AREA r Fire Wardens Cabin MONUMENT LINE 2456 East Turner Mtn B AXTER S TATE P ARK e bscot R i v eno hP St ging roa d Active log W ass a nc East Bra ey Ro Sandbank Stream Nature Walk Lynx Pond Nature Walk Orin Falls Hike Barnard Mountain Trail Seboeis River Paddle E Fiske Brook Hathorn Mtn i s River ro k Recommended Hikes/Paddles A B C D E B bar Sebo e Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce Br ook 15 T3 R8 WELS T3 R7 WELS k 2 Hunt Mtn Strea m A 8 Sandbank Stream S Yie wift ld t Bro o lo o gg k Rd ing tru cks d 3 Whetstone Falls Mu d nch Mud Brook eR Stacyvill Brook ah 4 L oop Rd 6 1368 Rd Ro b er Kelloch Mtn 5 Map design and cartography by T2 R8 WELS Campsite Lean-to Parking Public Road Information Seasonal Gravel Road County Line Commercial Camp Restroom Abandoned/Unimproved Road Recreation Unit Canoe Launch Historical Site Viewpoint Hiking Trail Point of Interest Park Unit Gate: Seasonally Open Waterfalls Horse/Hiking Trail Gate: Limited Access Rapids 0 Whetstone Mtn 1488 0 Mountain Biking Trail 3 Miles 3 2 2 11 State Land Int’l Appalachian Trail 1 1 Townline 4 5 Kilometers N PLEASE READ - Every effort has been made to make this map reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information available at the time of printing; however users are fully responsible for their safety. Be aware that trail and road conditions can change quickly due to weather, logging and other activities. All trails and roads are subject to closure. For the most up-to-date information on trail and road conditions, please contact Katahdin Woods & Waters Recreation Managers at lunksoos@gmail.com or 207-852-1291 or 207-670-8418. April 9, 2015 50 Old Matagamon Tote Rd Whetstone Falls Sandbank Flowage ra East B K at S a n d y S tream 7 din Bill Duffy Northern Geomantics www.northgeo.com o e is Rd 1 S a ndbank ts Ot ter Lynx Pond Deasey Ponds ook t Br B oo Br eb 1525 1378 B alm of 9 Wassataquoik Mtn rook ch M ud B Bran West Gil DAY USE ONLY Crash Site if West Bran c h Sw ead S B r o ok Hunt Farm 16 STACYVILLE Hunting Permitted 10 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 51 Welcome to the Katahdin Woods and Waters see n map o 4 page 5 SCENIC BYWAY The Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway takes visitors through some of the most spectacular natural landscape that inland Maine has to offer. Dominating that landscape is Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain at 5,268 feet, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. The Byway begins at the southern entrance of Baxter State Park and winds its way through Millinocket, along Route 11 and the Penobscot River to Patten, ending at Baxter’s northern entrance at Grand Lake Matagamon. When you visit the Katahdin Area, you visit Maine’s tallest mountain, its mightiest river and its greatest State Park. Mountain Glory Farm Delightful Vacation Apartments Open Year-Round 199 Happy Corner Road Patten, ME 1-800-219-7950 overlooking Mt. Katahdin. Relax while observing a working Amish farm. Enjoy walking or snowshoeing on our 170 acres. Located on Maine snowmobile and ATV trails info@mountaingloryfarm.com www.mountaingloryfarm.com www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 53 54 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com 0 co t Spring, Summer and Fall A bs 16 no B 5 e Lak C th T win VIEW D LICE ke d Roa TOWN HALL E Millinocket F Millinocket La The Lake am re St TOWN HALL G Ri ve r TOWN HALL Grindstone Grindstone 157 11 NSE H East Millinocket LICE East Millinocket 11 VIEW Dolby Flowage Rest Area Grindstone Falls Rest Area ch an Br ATV Trails Pub East Millinocket Information Boat Boat/Canoe Launch Launch 10 Miles NSE Millinocket et ck M illi no VIEW Millinocket Lake ik uo 15 Pe e r Nor ad Ambajejus Lake Ro Jo-Ma ry Lak xte Ba River rk Pa aq 14 VIEW Togue Pond Gate NSE Seaplane Base b Pemadumcook Lake ch an Br Togue Pond Gate LICE Fishing Hunting/ Fishing Licenses Playground s i oe 13 12 11 We st PARK STATE Hiking Swimming Picnic Tables Scenic View Post Office Lower Shin Pond I I J NSE NSE 95 11 11 NSE K LICE NSE 158 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 TOWN HALL L 16 15 14 13 12 Benedicta 11 TOWN HALL Medway Exit 259 LICE Sherman 95 Exit 264 159 L Sherman VIEW Stacyville Patten Exit 244 J K Shin Pond Medway 11 Stacyville VIEW Ash Hill LICE LICE Upper Shin Pond TOWN HALL Patten 159 Shin Pond H Penobscot 10 VIEW BAXTER Town Hall Bank/ATM TOWN HALL Pharmacy Hospital or Clinic Museum Toilets at s as W 9 st Ea Hay Lake G Seboeis Heritage Pull-Off F r 8 NSE E Grand Lake Matagamon LEGEND LICE D Matagamon Gate Gasoline Campground Lodging Food VIEW Matagamon Gate C ve 7 6 5 B Se 4 3 2 1 A BAX T E R STAT E PAR K S CE N I C BY WAY Ri Scenic Byway (KWW) 55 WILDLIFE Moose & Wildlife Tours Fishing The moose is our local celebrity, with its imposing size and unique physique. Whether it’s ice fishing, whipping the fly rod downstream, trolling the lakes or casting from shore, the Katahdin Region has it all. With the East Branch and the West Branch of the Penobscot River, the Pemadumcook Chain of Lakes and other ponds, lakes and streams that clot the area, a variety of fish await the eager fisherman. The West Branch of the Penobscot is noted as one of the best fisheries for land-locked salmon in the nation. Smallmouth bass fishing is unparalleled in the lower reaches of the Penobscot. You can find more pristine trout waters for native brook trout here than anywhere in the lower 48 states. Registered Guides, lodges and tackle shops can help tailor your fishing desires and needs. In the spring, as the water plants sprout in shallow water, moose emerge from deep in the woods and are easy to spot along the roadside. Late May and early June, they wade out at dawn and dusk to avoid the bugs and continue to forage. Moose often adopt a routine; so many campers and people out at these times can encounter them almost like clockwork. Although quiet and shy by nature, care should be taken to give moose safe distance, particularly a cow with her calf in the spring, or a make in rut in the fall, as they can be aggressive. Our area is fortunate to have a variety of moose and wildlife tours available by van, boat and plane/seaplane. If you prefer not to join a group tour, our experienced, licensed guides offer private tours. Along with moose you will be treated to beautiful views of Katahdin, mountain streams, lakes and more. Other wildlife frequently seen include white-tail deer, fox, and black bear. Along the marshes and streams you may observe beaver, muskrat, mink and otter. Birding Hunting The Katahdin Region is a wonderful area for bear, moose and deer trophy hunting. With vast woods surrounding the townships, wildlife abounds. Bear, beaver, grouse, pheasant, fox, rabbit and bird are all plentiful as well. Guide services can assist in planning, outfitting and guiding you on your hunting experience of a lifetime. Our sporting camps provide cabins, meals, guides, transportation and everything you need for a successful hunt. An official stop on the Maine Birding Trail, the region has many diverse habitats for bird watchers. With four thousand feet of changing elevation in Baxter State Park, birders will find an extraordinary diversity of species. Boreal species including Spruce Grouse, Grey Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, Boreal Chickadee, Cape May, Blackpoll and Baybreasted Warblers are often the target species of birder’s who visit the area. Venture out on your own or take part in a weekend birding tour hosted by a local inn or remote sporting camp. 56 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 57 Fun & Exciting OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES White Water Rafting White water enthusiasts will enjoy the Class II-V rapids on the East and West Branch of the Penobscot. Trips include “The Ultimate” where you run the Class V rapids 2 times, overnight camping and rafting excursions, multiple river excursions and more. Families with children as young as 4 can raft together on a Family Rafting Tour (Class I rapids) complete with river side bar-b-que, swimming and natural water slides. Rafting/ lodging/meal packages are available. Whatever your rafting needs are, let our outfitters design the perfect river adventure for you and your family. Sporting Camps & Lodges Located on pristine lakes in the heart of the Maine woods, sporting camps have been a tradition for over 100 years. Today many of these camps are refurbished with full bathroom facilities and electricity. Others offer gas lights and wood stoves for a more rustic setting. Many camps offer both housekeeping meal plans or the very popular full meal plan served around the dinner table in the main lodge. Summer offers canoeing, swimming, wildlife, fishing, hiking and just relaxing while the winter provides warm cozy cabins for snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross country skiing. Guide service for traditional hunting and fishing is available as well as for wildlife excursions. Fly on Floats, Wheels or Skis Whatever the season, enjoy the beautiful Katahdin Region from the air. Experienced pilots offer scenic, survey, photo and wildlife flights from land or water. For the more adventurous visitors, book “The Bush Plane Adventure”, a lower altitude flight providing a unique view of the landscape. If you are looking for a special evening, fly into one of Maine’s historic remote sporting camps, enjoy a memorable dinner and return flight. Fly-in fishing , canoe and moose trips can be arranged (canoe included) just bring your lunch! Shuttle service for hikers is available and you can even have a float plane pick you up and deliver you right to your own dock. The Katahdin Region from the sky is an excellent way to truly see the vast forest, pristine lakes, meandering rivers and of course Katahdin itself. 58 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 Whether you are planning a family vacation, a corporate retreat, hunting or fishing excursion you will find your perfect get-a-way at one of the many area sporting camps. Guide Services The Katahdin Area offers a wide variety of guide services and outfitters. Our fishing guides offer a variety of trips on the Penobscot River or let them fly or guide you to the more remote ponds and lakes in the region. Many guides offer hiking and canoeing trips with all gear included as well as shuttle service. Private moose/wildlife tours or photo tours are available. Maine is noted for big white tail deer, moose and some of the best bear hunting in the United States. We have numerous guides that will cater and arrange your hunting trip. www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 59 GOLF, MUSEUMS, ATTRACTIONS & THE ARTS Golf Hillcrest Golf Course is a member owned 9-hole course located on One Golf Club Rd. in Millinocket. Each hole is unique and challenging. Men’s par is 33 with Women’s par at 34. No. 6 tee and No. 7 green offer great views of Mt. Katahdin. A complete golf club, Hillcrest offers club rentals, cart rentals, 9/18 hole green rates, leagues, Sunday morning tournaments, Pro Shop and youth instruction. The clubhouse serves lunches throughout the day along with a full bar. Patrons can lounge in the bar, the main dining room or relax on the covered porch overlooking the course. Catering services are offered at the club for wedding receptions, family and class reunions or group meetings. For more information contact the club at 207-723-841 or visit the website www.hillcrestgolfme.com. Bring your clubs and play Hillcrest in the shadow of beautiful Mt. Katahdin. You will enjoy the experience. The Antique Snowmobile Museum is located at the Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse on the Baxter Park Road in Millinocket. The museum features a host of reconditioned sleds from a number of early manufacturers, all of which are in working condition. The museum is open by appointment. www.northerntimbercruisers.com or 207-723-6203. Katahdin Iron Works located on Rt. 11 between Millinocket and Brownville houses Museums The Millinocket Historical Society Museum is located at 80 Central St. and offers a look at over a century of life in Millinocket and the surrounding area. In addition to the main display room, there are several theme rooms including the School Room, the Service Room, logging and river drive tools and photos and much more. Phone 207-723-5477 or visit the website at www.millinockethistoricalsociety.org. Donations appreciated. The Patten Lumbermen’s Museum located at 61 Shin Pond Road in Patten is home to nine buildings housing the vast collection of tools and equipment that reflect every aspect of the woodsman’s life and work in the 1800’s and the first 3 decades of the 20th century. Your tour will include dioramas of camp life, heavy equipment, tools, models, 60 films, blacksmith shop, a gift shop and more. Paid admission. For hours and more information www.lumbermensmuseum.org or 207-528-2650. Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 the skeletons of a blast furnace and charcoal kiln the only remnants of the Katahdin Iron Works. Katahdin Iron Works operated for a total of 25 years between 1843-1890 and is tied closely to technological advances in the iron industry. KIW had 16 charcoal kilns like the one remaining, with each kiln burning 50 cords of wood and producing charcoal vital in fueling the blast furnace. At one time, the iron works employed 400 men, using 200 horses and oxen to cut and haul the 20,000 cords of wood used yearly in the kilns. KIW was donated to the Maine Bureau of Parks and Recreation and became a historic site in 1965. Extensive restoration was done on the furnace and kiln in 1966. Surrounding KIW is beautiful scenery along with numerous recreational opportunities. One of the most popular hikes is Gulf Hagas, a gorge 3.5 miles long through slate bedrock and known as the Grand Canyon of the East. This trail begins with a river www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 61 crossing into Screwauger Falls and includes a spectacular gorge and beautiful waterfall views, chutes and pools. Gulf Hagas is part of the Appalachian Trail and is a National Natural Landmark. Visit www.northmainewoods.org for more information on trails and camping and map. A road fee is charged at the gate. Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway (See map on page 54) The Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway takes visitors through some of the most spectacular natural landscape that inland Maine has to offer. Dominating that landscape is Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain at 5,268 feet, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. The Byway begins at the southern entrance of Baxter State Park and winds its way through Millinocket, along Route 11 and the Penobscot River to Patten, ending at Baxter’s northern entrance at Grand Lake Matagamon. When you visit the Katahdin Area, you visit Maine’s tallest mountain, its mightiest river and its greatest State Park. Come to Katahdin Forest Cabins and enjoy a complete wilderness experience in our working forest! You can hike a mountain, paddle the Penobscot in a canoe, whitewater kayak or whitewater raft. Perhaps you would like to pick berries, listen to loons, tour colorful fall foliage, fish area streams and ponds to your hearts content, or simply sit back and watch the sun set on Katahdin. The Arts Call Toll Free 1-877-6-CABINS P.O. Box 38 The Katahdin Region has a long history of attracting famous artists, poets and journalists to the area. David Henry Thoreau explored the Maine woods on three occasions; in 1846 he traveled the West Branch by Batteau, intent on climbing Katahdin, in 1853 he accompanied a moose-hunting expedition, and in 1857 he reached the upper Allagash. Henry David Thoreau authored three essays on his travels in the north Maine woods and spent his final days preparing these essays for publication. His last words in 1862 were “Indian” and “moose”, references to his Maine experiences. www.katahdinforestcabins.com Millinocket, Maine 04462 Well known artists who have come to experience and paint the sunsets, sunrises and storms of Katahdin include Frederic Edwin Church, who painted Katahdin for over 40 years. Church is associated with the Hudson River School of landscape artists. Maine native Marsden Hartley, an American modernist painter, poet, and essayist began painting Katahdin at age 62. Keeping with the tradition of Katahdin and the arts, today, artists, photographers and writers come to the region to be inspired by the beauty and serenity that is Katahdin. Area artisans have teamed up with local inns and sporting camps to offer outstanding instruction and lodging packages with an array of workshops including photography, oil painting, watercolor and writing. The region offers fine art galleries as well as crafts and collectibles created by regional artisans in all mediums and price ranges. The galleries are owner-operated and the artists are typically onsite to share their knowledge and answer questions you may have about their work. 62 Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 63 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Spend an afternoon or a day and hike to the Ice Caves in the Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area. While you are there hike down to First Debsconeag Lake and up to the “Lookout. “ Pack a lunch and don’t forget your flashlight for the caves. 2.5 mile hike offering spectacular views of Katahdin. Appropriate for older and younger children. Rent a canoe or kayak and explore one of the areas lakes, ponds or streams. Make a campfire, get the hot dogs, grab a stick and roast up a yummy treat Bring a picnic, swim and enjoy the sand beach at Togue Pond. Fish, bar-b-que, hunt for frogs at Jerry Pond, open for fishing to children under 16 (sunfish, Brook Trout, shiners and Hornpout. Accompanying adult must have Maine fishing license) Take home a moose track! Make your own plaster casts of moose or other animal tracks and take them with you. You need plaster of Paris, water and a mixing bowl. Find a good track and pour a sufficient amount of plaster into the bowl . Add water until the batter is the consistency of melted ice cream. Pour enough mix directly into the print to make a rugged cast. Use a stick and add info on the top such as date, animal, etc. as the plaster dries. (10 -20 minutes). Pick it up after cutting the soil all around it. When the cast is completely dry it can be gently cleaned. Borrow a Children’s Naturalist Adventure Backpack from Baxter State Park at Togue Pond Visitor Center, Mataga mon Gate and roadside Ranger Stations. These packs are free and on loan on a first come first serve basis. Packs include dip nets, binoculars, guides, flashlight, sketch pad and much more. Spend the day enjoying a Family Friendly White Water Rafting Trip. Many companies offer “soft” rafting appropriate for small children. Visit the Patten Lumberman’s Museum. Nine buildings of tools and equipment that reflect every aspect of the woodsman’s life and work in the 1800’s. Also, heavy equipment such as horse drawn logging sleds, tote sleds, wagons and more. Book a Moose Tour via van or boat Visit the Millinocket Historical Society Museum and see exhibits including the old school room, the sports corner and logging and river driving tools and photos. Enjoy a seaplane wildlife tour, sightseeing flight or fly-in fishing excursion Pick berries in season (blueberry, raspberry, blackberry) Treat yourself to a Whoopie Pie—the official Maine State Treat. Head South on Rt. 11 and spend the day at beautiful Jo-Mary Beach. (fee) Visit “Ledge Falls” in Baxter. Bring a life jacket, picnic and towel and spend the afternoon enjoying this natural waterslide. (Not recommended for small children.) Book a Guided Fishing Excursion with equipment Tube on the East Branch of the Penobscot River beginning at Matagamon. Take a trip to the North Entrance of Baxter State Park and enjoy the numerous trails and scenery including South Branch Falls. Enjoy an afternoon at the municipal pool, sports complex and playground. 64 Have your picture taken at Pockwockamus Rock Swim in The East Branch River at the Medway Recreation Complex Pick a warm, clear night and go star gazing and catch fire flies. Book a guided canoe or kayak excursion. Children’s Programs Grab the marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers and make “S’mores” over a campfire Every Saturday morning in July and August rain or shine, Baxter Park provides children’s programs at a campground. Programs are from 10:00-11:00 am. For details, dates and locations contact Morgan Taylor at 207-723-8537 or Morgan.A.Taylor@maine.gov. Spring, Summer and Fall 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall 65 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING p see ma es on pag 9 -7 0 7 Millinocket Area Trails Volunteers with the Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile and Cross Country Ski Club groom and maintain approximately 20 miles of trails between the Bait Hole Trails and The Clubhouse Trails. These trails are located on private timberlands owned and managed by Katahdin Forest Management, where multiple uses of the land are welcome. Trails are normally groomed after any storms. The trails are track-set and available free of charge. (Donations to assist with maintenance and insurance are always welcome). Dogs are not permitted on the trails at the bait hole, clubhouse or Hillcrest Golf Course. Bait Hole Trails XC Ski & Snowshoe (no pets) The Bait Hole Trails are located on Rt. 11, 3 miles southwest of Millinocket. This trail system offers double and single-tracked ski trails with approximately 3 miles of snowshoeing trail along the side of the ski trail. These popular trails offer routes for all abilities from beginners to experienced skiers. There is a large, plowed parking lot where you will find a permanent sign of the marked trails along with copies of maps to take with you. Bait Hole Directions: From I-95, exit 244 take Rt. 157 West and Rt. 11 South through Millinocket. Go past the entrance to Millinocket Regional Hospital and The Bait Hole parking lot will be approximately 3 miles on the north side of Rt. 11. Northern Timber Cruisers XC Ski Trails (Clubhouse Trails) (no pets) The other popular set of trails starts at the Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse. These trails are completely separate from the snowmobile trails that tie into the clubhouse. The trails are groomed with set tracks and offer 3 parallel trails with a variety of routes, hills, scenery and shelter. The clubhouse is open for breakfast and lunch on weekends during the winter months. Clubhouse Trail Directions: From I-95, exit 244 take Rt. 157 through Millinocket, following signs to Baxter State Park. The Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse is 1.6 miles northwest of Penobscot Ave. on the right. Plenty of free parking available. Please Note: Winter conditions on any cross country ski trail can change quickly. It is the skiers responsibility to be prepared with proper clothing and equipment. Every effort has been made to make the maps reflect the most accurate and up-to-date trails available at the time of printing, however the user is fully responsible for their safety. All trails are subject to changes and conditions at any time and it is always a good idea to have a good topographical map, compass and GPS when heading out, especially in the backcountry trails. 66 Winter 207-723-4443 HIllcrest Golf Course (no pets) Millinocket’s newest ski trail , located at Hillcrest Golf Course, offers skiers a challenging hilly course. While only three to five kilometers of trail, it is the fastpaced variety that will sharpen a skater’s or classical strider’s skills and spice up a workout. Skiers enjoy swooping descents, steep climbs and exciting curves. Hillcrest offers the widest area trails groomed for skating and diagonal stride. The trails overlook the town of Millinocket spread out in the valley below. www.KatahdinMaine.com Winter 67 New England Outdoor Center XC Ski Trails (no pets) The New England Outdoor Center is located approximately 8 miles from Millinocket and offers world class Nordic ski trails. The original 10 kilometer trail system was designed by preeminent designer and Olympian John Morton . The terrain is a mix of exhilarating down-hills, invigorating up-hills and everything in between. Trails are typically groomed for both classic cross country skiing and skate skiing. The public is invited to ski these trails, just be sure and check-in at the front desk before heading out. Katahdin Woods and Waters XC Ski Trails (leashed dogs welcome) The Matagamon Trails can be accessed from the end of the Grand lake Matagamon Road just past the Matagamon Wilderness Store and Cabins. There are two loops, Old River Road Loop (marked with orange diamond blazes) and Thoreau Checkerberry Loop (yellow diamond blazes). Old River Road approximately 5 miles from parking area by bridge, is mostly gentle ups and downs, half of which goes along the East Branch of the Penobscot River. The Thoreau Checkerberry is approximately 4.2 miles from Oxbow Road and Messer Pond-Orin Falls intersection. Always check in with the Matagamon Wilderness Store when you depart and return. Come prepared with proper clothing, map, compass, water, common sense and never travel alone. Get current trail conditions and hazard updates from the Matagamon Wilderness Store or contact Katahdin Woods and Waters Recreation Managers at lunksoos@gmail.com or (207) 852-1291 or (207) 670-8418. Cell phone service in very limited. East Branch Sno-Rovers Snowmobile Club The East Branch Sno-Rovers Snowmobile Club members and volunteers maintain and groom about 10 miles of cross country ski trails. The trails begin at the Sno-Rovers clubhouse on the Hathaway Farm Road in Medway. The trails generally follows the course of the East Branch of the Penobscot River and go up and down small hills and into open hardwood stands. These trails are free however donations to assist with maintenance costs are always appreciated. To reach the clubhouse take Exit 244 off I-95, go west on Rt. 157/11, then right on Wilderness Drive, then right on Hathaway Road. Parking is available at the clubhouse. Baxter State Park Cross XC Ski & Snowshoe (no pets are allowed in Baxter State Park) Baxter State Park offers un-groomed cross country and snowshoe trails located near the southern edge of the Park. The trails are best accessed by traveling west from Millinocket on the Baxter State Park Road then crossing over to the Golden Road and continuing westward to a parking area on the left of the road just before the Abol Bridge (approximately 20 miles west of Millinocket). Park well off the Golden Road in the parking lot area. To access trails, cross the Golden Road and then the snowmobile trail to a gravel pit with storage sheds, continuing in the direction of Katahdin. You will see a sign indicating you are entering Baxter State Park. You can ski Abol Pond Trail, Abol Stream Trail, Appalachian Trail and the Blueberry Ledges Trail. Day use skiers are asked to sign in at the trailhead. It is important to note that the Park has strict procedures for overnight use. Please visit Baxter State Park’s website www.baxterstateparkauthority. com for rules and information. The Baxter State Park Tote Road is a shared trail used by snowmobilers and skiers, this is the only motorized road in the park and is not groomed. 68 Winter 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Winter 69 ! ! 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FOSTER FIELD GA 1 te to sata was 1 rk pa k r pa map created by richard r. morrill resource manager baxter state park = < 3 daicey pond cg = kidney pond cg 5 = field cg 19 nesowadnehunk 3 5 LIMIT 20mph SPEED hunting allowed area management 9 tr map notes group area tent site LIMIT SPEED 20mph 1 1 1 1 8 1 to shin pond e to millinocket lake katahdin lake wilderness camps 1 = k la utm nad 83 zone 19n Not a legal survey document. all boundary depictions are approx. *not all park features are depicted *map not suitable for field navigation ( = 1 9 < private road park road (public foot travel only) public foot trail public snowmobile access park boundary hunting area scientific forest mgt. area designated ski trail ranger day-use cabin 3 shelter lean-to 5 day-use area recreation features map key lake forest scientific r 9 webster dne lake hunk owa 9 nes reference map only not suitable for field navigation a at ss wa tr ke la ik qo u ht otc yn pog BAXTER STATE PARK WINTER USE MAP in r hd d 207-723-4443 l pond ta kr Winter russel ka oo n br mo ing ga oa r 78 ta ma par kr d ba 79 DOGSLED TOURS Experience the thrill of “mushing” your own dogsled team. No experience necessary! Choose from a professionally guided half day, full day or 2 day authentic dog sledding adventure in the spectacular winter wilderness of Northern Maine’s “Katahdin” country. Travel across frozen lakes and through snow covered forests all while experiencing “mushing” firsthand and the amazing energy, grace and stamina of northern sled dogs!! 80 Winter 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Winter 81 SNOWMOBILING The Katahdin Area offers more than 350 miles of groomed trails providing for some of the most spectacular snowmobiling in Maine. With easy access from I-95 and an average snowfall of 100 inches or more, the Katahdin Region is a true snowmobilers paradise. The scenery across the base of Mt. Katahdin as you travel through the Maine woods is breathtaking. The Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce publishes a yearly map of both local and ITS trails reflecting changes to local trails (due to logging activities. trail and bridge repair, etc.) These maps are free and available at visitor information centers along I-95, local businesses, the Chamber office and by mail. The yearly trail map includes a legend to point you to lodging, dining and gas. Area snowmobile clubs are committed to making sure that the snowfall is optimized for the best snowmobiling experience found anywhere. The local clubs are truly welcome places for the trail rider to get hot food, to engage in the local camaraderie and share trail experiences. The clubs are spaced within easy riding distance of one another. Please consider joining one of the local clubs as dues contribute to trail grooming and maintenance. AREA SNOWMOBILE CLUBS Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile/ATV and Cross Country Ski Club Baxter Park Rd., Millinocket | 207-723-6203 | www.northerntimbercruisers.com Open weekends for breakfast and lunch East Branch Sno-Rovers Snowmobile Club Hathaway Rd., East Millinocket | 207-746-9348 | www.eastbranchsnorovers.com Open weekends, occasional nights and special events Jo-Mary Riders | www.jomaryriders.com While they do not have a club house, they play an integral part in maintaining the local trail system. Check their website and Face Book page for information on their very popular trails and conditions. Twin Pines Snowmobile Club at New England Outdoor Center (NEOC) Black Cat Road off of Baxter Park Rd., Millinocket | 1-800-766.7238 www.neoc.com/twin-pines-snowmobile-club There is no “official” clubhouse, however the club operates from NEOC, which offers a full service restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner open 7 days a week, cabins, bar snowmobile rentals, gas, cross country ski trails and more. The Twin Pines Snowmobile Club maintains the local trail systems. Bowlin Matagamon Snowmobile Club T5-R8/T6-R8 Maine | 207-528-2900 This snowmobile club is comprised of several businesses working together to keep the trails groomed and offer food, lodging and gas. Complimentary parking and trail information can be found at: Bowlin Camps: 207-528-2022; Shin Pond Village: 207-5282900; Matagamon Wilderness Camps: 207-446-4635 Other businesses that contribute to trail maintenance: All offer food, lodging and gas Libby Pinnacle Sno Riders 207-435-8274 | www.libbycamps.com Chesuncook Lake House 207-745-5330 | www.greatnorthernvacations.com Abol Bridge Campground Store and Restaurant 207-447-5803 | www.greatnorthernvacations.com Wildwoods Trailside Cabins, Lodge and Restaurant 207-965-0000 | www.wildwoodsmaine.com 82 Winter 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Winter 83 84 Bed & Breakfasts, Lodges & Inns 5 Lakes Lodge, South Twin Lake, Millinocket......................................................... 723-5045 Appalachian Trail Lodge & Café, Millinocket......................................................... 723-4321 Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground, Millinocket Lake..................................... 723-8391 Chesuncook Lake House & Cabins, Chesuncook Lake......................................... 745-5330 Eagle Lodge & Camps, Lincoln............................................................................... 794-2181 Ice Fish Inn, Millinocket............................................................................................ 723-9999 Mooseshed Lodge, Millinocket............................................................................... 723-4507 North Country Rivers, Bingham........................................................................ 800-348-8871 Summit Farm Lodging, Grindstone Rd................................................................... 365-4236 Wildwoods Trailside Cabins, Lodge & Restaurant, Brownville............................. 965-0000 The Young House Bed & Breakfast, Millinocket.................................................... 723-5452 Cabins, Cottages & Sporting Camps Bowlin Camps Lodge, Patten.................................................................................. 528-2022 5 Lakes Lodge, South Twin Lake, Millinocket........................................................ 723-5045 Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground, Millinocket Lake..................................... 723-8391 Chesuncook Lake House & Cabins, Chesuncook Lake......................................... 745-5330 Chewonki Big Eddy Cabins & Campground, Golden Road.................... 882-7323 Ext.180 Debsconeag Lake Wilderness Camp...................................................................... 460-5226 Eagle Lodge & Camps, Lincoln............................................................................... 794-2181 Gunsmoke Lodge, Brownville........................................................................... 800-794-3897 Katahdin Air Service, Ambajejus Lake......................................................... 866-FLY-MAINE Katahdin Forest Cabins, Millinocket.............................................................. 877-6-CABINS Libby Camps, Ashland............................................................................................. 435-8274 Matagamon Wilderness, Grand Lake Rd. T6-R8.................................................... 446-4635 McGaffigan Camp, Smith Pond........................................................................ 508-742-8729 Mooseshed Lodge, Millinocket............................................................................... 723-4507 Nahmakanta Camps, Nahmakanta Lake................................................................ 731-8888 Nesowadnehunk Wilderness Campground........................................................... 458-1551 New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket..................................................... 800-766-7238 North Country Rivers, Bingham........................................................................ 800-348-8871 Directory of Services 207-723-4443 LODGING LODGING DIRECTORY of SERVICES Raymond’s Country Store, North East Carry.......................................................... 557-5348 Rip Dam Sporting Camps........................................................................................ 745-5330 Shin Pond Village, Shin Pond, Mt. Chase............................................................... 528-2900 Twin Pines Camps, Cabins at NEOC, Millinocket Lake.................................. 800-766-7238 Wildwoods Trailside Cabins, Lodge & Restaurant, Brownville............................. 965-0000 Campgrounds & Tenting Abol Bridge Campground & Cabins, Golden Road.............................................. 745-5330 Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground, Millinocket Lake..................................... 723-8391 Chewonki Big Eddy Cabins & Campground, Golden Rd........................ 882-7323 Ext.180 Jo-Mary Campground, Jo-Mary Lake..................................................................... 723-8117 Katahdin Shadows Campground & Cabins, Medway........................................... 746-9349 Matagamon Wilderness........................................................................................... 446-4635 Nesowadnehunk Wilderness Campground........................................................... 458-1551 Penobscot Outdoor Center at NEOC, Millinocket......................................... 800-765-7238 Shin Pond Village, Mt. Chase.................................................................................. 528-2900 Wilderness Edge Campground, Millinocket.......................................................... 447-8485 Motels & Hotels Baxter Park Inn, Millinocket.............................................................................. 866-633-9777 Gateway Inn, Medway.............................................................................................. 746-3193 Katahdin Inn & Suites, Millinocket.......................................................................... 723-4555 Katahdin Valley Motel, Sherman............................................................................. 365-4554 Pamola Motor Lodge, Millinocket........................................................................... 723-9746 Rivers Edge Motel & Pizza Shop, Medway............................................................. 746-5162 Private Rentals & Accomodations The Lake Road House, Millinocket.......................................................................... 356-8336 Gunsmoke Lodge, Brownville........................................................................... 800-794-3897 McGaffigan Camp, Smith Pond............................................................................... 385-5870 Mooseshed Lodge, Millinocket............................................................................... 723-4507 www.KatahdinMaine.com Directory of Services de is area co ss le n u 7 20 noted 85 DINING Bakery 96 Penobscot Hall, Millinocket................................................................................ 632-2034 Restaurants, Take Out & Eateries Abol Bridge Store, Golden Rd................................................................................ 447-5803 Appalachian Trail Café & Lodge, Millinocket......................................................... 723-6720 At The Bridge Restaurant, Medway........................................................................ 746-3835 East Branch Sno-Rovers Snowmobile Club, Medway (Weekends, breakfast & lunch winter season)........................................................ 746-9348 Fredericka’s at Big Moose Inn, Millinocket Lake.................................................... 723-8391 Hillcrest Golf Club, Millinocket (lunches, bar, summer season) ........................... 723-8410 Katahdin General, Millinocket................................................................................. 723-4123 Lennie’s Superette, Medway.................................................................................... 746-5100 Matagamon Wilderness, Grand Lake Rd................................................................ 446-4636 Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile/ATV/XCountry Ski Club (Weekends breakfast and lunch winter season)..................................................... 723-6203 North Woods Trading Post, Millinocket Lake......................................................... 723-4326 Pelletier Loggers Family Restaurant....................................................................... 723-6100 Shin Pond Village, Mt. Chase.................................................................................. 528-2900 The Northern Restaurant, Golden Rd. (Abol Campground)................................. 447-5803 Raymond’s Country Store, Northeast Carry........................................................... 557-5348 River Driver’s Restaurant, Millinocket Lake (at NEOC).......................................... 723-8475 River’s Edge Motel & Pizza Shop, Medway............................................................ 746-5162 Sawmill Bar & Grill, Millinocket................................................................................ 723-4040 Scootic In Restaurant, Millinocket........................................................................... 723-4566 Wildwoods Trailside Cabins, Lodge & Restaurant, Brownville............................. 965-0000 Air Service Katahdin Air, Ambajejus Lake....................................................................... 866-FLY-MAINE West Branch Aviation, Millinocket........................................................................... 723-4375 ATV Club Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile/ATV/X Country Ski Club Millinocket.... 723-6203 Canoe & Kayak Adventures Bowlin Camps Lodge, Patten.................................................................................. 528-2022 Great Northern Vacations........................................................................................ 745-5330 Libby Camps, Ashland............................................................................................. 435-8274 Maine Quest Adventures, Medway......................................................................... 746-9615 Matagamon Wilderness........................................................................................... 446-4635 New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket..................................................... 800-766-7238 North Country Rivers, Millinocket Lake........................................................... 800-348-8871 Spencer Cove Outfitters , Millinocket..................................................................... 723-4048 Dogsled Tours Maine Dogsledding Adventures, Nahmakanta Lake............................................. 731-8888 Entertainment Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground, Millinocket Lake..................................... 723-8391 East Branch Sno-Rovers, Medway........................................................................... 746-9348 Highland Tavern at Pamola Motor Lodge Millinocket........................................... 723-9746 Katahdin Shadows Campground, Medway............................................................ 746-9349 Millinocket Elks Lodge #1521, Millinocket............................................................. 723-5475 Millinocket Performing Arts Boosters, Millinocket................................................ 723-9261 Pelletier Loggers Family Restaurant, Millinocket................................................... 723-6100 Springfield Fair, Springfield..................................................................................... 738-2888 Fishing Guides Bowlin Camps,.......................................................................................................... 528-2022 Eagle Lodge & Camps, Lincoln............................................................................... 794-2181 Katahdin Air, Ambajejus Lake....................................................................... 866-FLY-MAINE Libby Camps, Millinocket Lake................................................................................ 435-8274 Maine Quest Adventures, Medway......................................................................... 746-9615 Matagamon Wilderness, Grand Lake Rd................................................................ 446-4635 Nahmakanta Camps, Nahmakanta Lake................................................................ 731-8888 Nesowadnehunk Lake Wilderness Campground.................................................. 746-0008 New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket..................................................... 800-766-7238 Spencer Cove Outfitters, Millinocket...................................................................... 723-4048 Summit Farm, Grindstone Rd.................................................................................. 365-4236 Golf Course Hillcrest Golf Club, Millinocket................................................................................ 723-8410 Guides (hunting, canoeing, etc.), Outfitters, Supplies Bowlin Camps,.......................................................................................................... 528-2022 Eagle Lodge & Camps, Lincoln............................................................................... 794-2181 Gunsmoke Lodge, Brownville........................................................................... 800-794-3897 Katahdin Air, Ambajejus Lake....................................................................... 866-FLY-MAINE Katahdin Canoe & Guide Service............................................................................ 505-0597 Libby Camps, Millinocket Lake................................................................................ 435-8274 Maine Quest Adventures, Medway......................................................................... 746-9615 Matagamon Wilderness, Grand Lake Rd................................................................ 446-4635 Nesowadnehunk Lake Wilderness Campground.................................................. 746-0008 New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket..................................................... 800-766-7238 86 Directory of Services 207-723-4443 www.KatahdinMaine.com Directory of Services de is area co ss le n 207 u noted 87 ACTIVITIE North Country Rivers, Lake Rd & Bingham..................................................... 800-348-8871 Spencer Cove Outfitters, Ambajejus Lake............................................................. 723-4048 Shin Pond Village, Mt. Chase.................................................................................. 528-2900 Summit Farm, Grindstone Rd.................................................................................. 365-4236 Two Rivers Canoe & Tackle, Medway...................................................................... 746-8181 Moose & Wildlife Tours Katahdin Air, Inc., Millinocket Lake.............................................................. 866-FLY-MAINE Maine Quest Adventures, Medway......................................................................... 746-9615 Shin Pond Village, Mt. Chase.................................................................................. 528-2900 Spencer Cove Outfitters, Millinocket...................................................................... 723-4048 Canoe & Kayak Sales Two Rivers Canoe & Tackle, Medway...................................................................... 746-8181 Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground MillinocketLake....................................... 723-8391 Bowlin Camps........................................................................................................... 528-2022 Katahdin Air, Ambajejus Lake....................................................................... 866-FLY-MAINE Maine Quest Adventures, Medway......................................................................... 447-5011 Nahmakanta Camps, Nahmakanta Lake................................................................ 731-8888 New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket Lake.........................................1-800-766-7238 Spencer Cove Outfitters, Ambajejus Lake............................................................. 723-4048 West Branch Aviation, Millinocket........................................................................... 723-4375 Commercial Design Maine Heritage Timber, Millinocket....................................................................... 723-9200 Consignment Shop & Thrift Store Gracie’s Aunt’s Emporium, Millinocket................................................................... 723-6006 St. Martin of Tours Thrift Shop, Millinocket............................................................ 723-4513 Convenience Store Big Moose Inn, Millinocket Lake...................................................................... 877-666-7346 Katahdin Air, Ambajejus Lake....................................................................... 866-FLY-MAINE Libby Camps, Ashland............................................................................................. 435-8274 Maine Quest Adventures, Medway......................................................................... 447-5011 New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket Lake............................................ 800-766-7238 West Branch Aviation, Millinocket........................................................................... 723-4375 Abol Campground & Store, Golden Rd................................................................. 447-5803 Katahdin General Store, Millinocket....................................................................... 723-4123 Lennie’s Superette, Medway.................................................................................... 746-5100 Matagamon Wilderness........................................................................................... 446-4635 Nesowadnehunk Lake, Golden Rd......................................................................... 746-0008 North Woods Trading Post, Millinocket Lake Rd................................................... 723-4326 Raymond’s Country Store, North East Carry.......................................................... 557-5348 Shin Pond Village, Mt. Chase.................................................................................. 528-2900 Snowmobile Clubs Country Pine Wood Products Scenic Boat & Airplane Tours Bowlin Matagamon Snowmobile Club, Mt. Chase................................................ 528-2900 EastBranch Sno-Rovers, East Millinocket............................................................... 746-9348 Great Northern Snowmobile Club, Chesuncook................................................... 745-5330 Jo-Mary Riders, North Twin Lake............................................................................. 723-5045 Libby Pinacle Riders, Oxbow................................................................................... 435-8274 Northern Timber Cruisers, Millinocket................................................................... 723-6203 Twin Pines Snowmobile Club, Millinocket Lake.............................................. 800-766-7238 Yoga Retreat SHOP Sewall House Yoga Retreat, Island Falls.......................................................... 646-316-5151 Antiques Gracie’s Aunt’s Emporium, Millinocket................................................................... 723-6006 Memories of Maine Gallery, Millinocket................................................................. 723-4834 Apparel, T-Shirts, Outdoor Wear Gracie’s Aunt’s Emporium, Millinocket................................................................... 723-6006 Katahdin General, Millinocket................................................................................. 723-4123 Katahdin Knits & More Millinocket.......................................................................... 723-4584 Katahdin Shadows Campground, Medway............................................................ 746-9349 Lennie’s Superette, Medway.................................................................................... 746-5100 Levasseur’s TrueValue Hardware, Millinocket......................................................... 723-8600 New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket Lake............................................ 800-766-7238 North Woods Trading Post, Millinocket Lake Rd................................................... 723-4326 Ole Man’s Gear Shop, Millinocket.......................................................................... 723-4321 St. Martin’s Thrift Store, Millinocket........................................................................ 723-4513 The Trail Connection, Millinocket........................................................................... 723-6720 Two Rivers Canoe & Tackle, Medway...................................................................... 746-8181 Awards & Trophies T&K Awards, Medway.............................................................................................. 746-5050 88 Canoe & Kayak Rentals SHOPPING Guides, Outfitters, Supplies (continued) Directory of Services 207-723-4443 Larry’s Wood Products, Millinocket......................................................................... 723-9272 Custom Furniture Maine Heritage Timber, Millinocket....................................................................... 723-9200 Energy SunEdison, Portland................................................................................................. 217-8893 Fishing Tackle, Flies, Bait, Licenses, etc. Katahdin General, Millinocket................................................................................. 723-4123 Lennie’s Superette, Medway.................................................................................... 746-5100 Levasseur’s TrueValue Hardware, Millinocket......................................................... 723-8600 Matagamon Wilderness, Grand Lake Rd................................................................ 446-4635 Nesowadnehunk Lake Wilderness Campground.................................................. 746-0008 North Woods Trading Post, Lake Rd....................................................................... 723-4326 Raymond’s Country Store, North East Carry.......................................................... 557-5348 Two Rivers Canoe & Tackle, Medway...................................................................... 746-8181 Flooring Maine Heritage Timber, Millinocket....................................................................... 723-9200 Fuel Dead River Company, Millinocket........................................................................... 723-5151 Gifts, Collectibles, Crafts & Souvenirs Gracie’s Aunt’s Emporium, Millinocket................................................................... 723-6006 Katahdin General, Millinocket................................................................................. 723-4123 Katahdin Knits & More, Millinocket......................................................................... 723-4584 Larry’s Wood Products, Millinocket......................................................................... 723-6820 Lennie’s Superette, Medway.................................................................................... 723-8600 Maine Country Charm, Millinocket......................................................................... 723-6945 Maine Heritage Timber, Millinocket....................................................................... 723-9200 Millinocket Historical Society, Millinocket.............................................................. 723-6795 www.KatahdinMaine.com Directory of Services de is area co ss le n u 7 0 2 noted 89 SHOPPIN Moose Prints Gallery & Gifts, Millinocket............................................................... 447-6906 North Country Trading Post, Millinocket Lake Rd................................................. 723-4326 North Light Gallery, Millinocket............................................................................... 723-4414 Patten Lumbermen’s Museum, Patten.................................................................... 528-2650 Raymond’s Country Store, North East Carry.......................................................... 557-5348 Shin Pond Village, Mt. Chase.................................................................................. 528-2900 St. Martin’s Thrift Store, Millinocket........................................................................ 723-4513 Thyme Moss Publishing, Millinocket....................................................................... 447-8932 The Trail Connection, Millinocket........................................................................... 723-6720 Two Rivers Canoe & Tackle, Medway...................................................................... 746-8181 Grocery Stores Hannaford, Millinocket............................................................................................. 723-8047 Pangburn’s Save-A-Lot, Millinocket........................................................................ 723-5077 Guns & Ammo Two Rivers Canoe & Tackle, Medway...................................................................... 746-8181 Hardware Crandall’s Trust Worthy Hardware, East Millinocket.............................................. 746-5722 Levasseur’s True Value Hardware, Millinocket........................................................ 723-8600 Photography, Photography Workshops Big Moose Inn, Millinocket Lake............................................................................. 723-8391 Larry’s Wood Products, Millinocket......................................................................... 723-6820 Memories of Maine Gallery, Millinocket................................................................. 723-4834 Moose Prints Gallery, Millinocket............................................................................ 447-6906 New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket Lake.........................................1-800-766-7238 North Light Gallery, Millinocket............................................................................... 723-4414 North Woods Trading Post, Millinocket Lake......................................................... 723-4326 Shin Pond Village, Mt. Chase.................................................................................. 528-2900 Trail Connection, Millinocket................................................................................... 723-6720 Snowmobile Rentals New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket Lake............................................ 800-766-7238 North Country Rivers, Bingham........................................................................ 800-348-8871 Our Katahdin, Katahdin Region.............................................................................. 618-9187 Partnership for a Healthy Northern Penobscot...................................................... 723-5288 Computer Sales & Service Computer Rehab, Millinocket................................................................................. 922-9317 Contractors/Builders Day’s Welding & Machine, Medway........................................................................ 746-5310 RDH Contractors, Millinocket.................................................................................. 723-4507 Custom Made Cakes Millinocket Cake Co., Millinocket............................................................................ 478-1146 Dog Daycare, Boarding & Apparel CPM Grooming & Daycare, Millinocket.................................................................. 723-6795 Katahdin Knits & More ............................................................................................ 723-4584 Katahdin Kritters Pet Resort, East Millinocket........................................................ 746-8040 River’s Point Kennels, Mattawamkeag.................................................................... 736-2731 Economic Development Town of Medway....................................................................................................... 746-9531 Town of Millinocket................................................................................................... 723-7000 Department Of Economic & Community Development....................................... 624-7485 Educational Institute Katahdin Region Higher Education Center, East Millinocket .............................. 746-5741 Electrical Contractor & Supplies Gilman Electrical Supply, Medway.......................................................................... 746-3207 Rioux Electric, Inc., Medway.................................................................................... 746-9200 Engineering Firms Mid-South Engineering, Millinocket....................................................................... 723-6871 Financial Bangor Savings Bank, Millinocket........................................................................... 723-4788 Katahdin Federal Credit Union, Millinocket........................................................... 723-9718 Key Bank, Millinocket............................................................................................... 723-5104 Fitness & Wellness Affordable Housing Oak Park Manor, East Millinocket........................................................................... 621-7700 Maine Avenue Manor, Millinocket........................................................................... 621-7700 Millinocket Regional Hospital, Millinocket............................................................. 723-5161 Partnership for a Healthy Northern Penobscot, Millinocket ................................ 723-5288 LifeStyle Fitness Center, Millinocket....................................................................... 723-4581 Attorney Forest/Land Management Automobile Service & Repair Campbell’s Service Center....................................................................................... 723-6330 Elliotsville Plantation, Portland................................................................................ 827-4456 Katahdin Timberlands, Millinocket......................................................................... 723-2145 North Maine Woods, Ashland................................................................................. 435-6213 The Nature Conservancy, Brunswick....................................................................... 729-5181 Barber Funeral Home Cable TV Furniture Makers and Recovering Beaupain, Harman & Saucier, LLC........................................................................... 723-9793 Russ’ Barber Shop, Millinocket................................................................................ 723-4040 Bee Line Cable, Millinocket..................................................................................... 723-4455 Churches First Congregational Church, Millinocket............................................................... 723-5591 St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Millinocket............................................................ 723-5893 St. Martin of Tours, Millinocket................................................................................ 723-5902 90 SERVICES Community Outreach Gifts, Collectibles, Crafts & Souvenirs (continued) Directory of Services 207-723-4443 Lamson Funeral Home, Millinocket & East Millinocket......................................... 723-4000 Connie McManus, Millinocket (recovering)............................................................ 723-6795 Larry’s Wood Products, Millinocket......................................................................... 723-6820 Galleries, Framing & Instruction Memories of Maine Gallery, Millinocket................................................................. 723-4834 Moose Prints Gallery & Gifts, Millinocket............................................................... 447-6906 North Light Gallery, Millinocket............................................................................... 723-4414 www.KatahdinMaine.com Directory of Services de is area co ss le n 207 u noted 91 SERVICE Portland Glass, Millinocket...................................................................................... 723-9707 Hair Salons, Massage, Tanning, Manicures, Pedicures Appalachian Massage.............................................................................................. 447-8712 Katahdin Oasis Day Spa........................................................................................... 505-0597 Kneading Peace Massage Therapy, Millinocket.................................................... 570-6964 M Studio, Millinocket............................................................................................... 723-4500 Spoiled Hair, Millinocket.......................................................................................... 723-5001 Hospitals, Health Care, In-Home Care Millinocket Regional Hospital, Millinocket............................................................. 723-5161 Mountain Heights Health Care Facility, Patten...................................................... 528-2200 R&C In Home Care, East Millinocket...................................................................... 746-9200 White Birch Medical Center, Millinocket................................................................ 723-6450 Industry Courtney Beds, Millinocket...................................................................................... 723-6766 Maine Heritage Timber, Millinocket....................................................................... 723-9200 Millinocket Fabrication & Machine, Millinocket..................................................... 723-9733 Pelletier Manufacturing, Golden Rd....................................................................... 723-6500 Insurance F. A. Peabody, Sherman........................................................................................... 365-4238 Katahdin Gateway Insurance, LLC, Millinocket...................................................... 723-9941 Licenses/Permits: Hunting, Fishing, Snowmobile, ATV & Camping Lennies Superette, Medway.................................................................................... 746-5100 Katahdin General Store, Millinocket ...................................................................... 723-4123 Two Rivers Canoe & Tackle, Medway ..................................................................... 746-8181 Logging and Forestry Contractors Gerald Pelletier, Inc., Millinocket............................................................................. 723-9094 Marketing Services designlab, Medway.................................................................................................. 746-0015 Municipalities Town of Medway,...................................................................................................... 746-9531 Town of Millinocket................................................................................................... 723-7000 Other Business Brookfield Renewable, Millinocket.......................................................................... 723-4341 The Scotts Company, Medway................................................................................ 746-9033 Pet Care, Boarding, Grooming, Breeding & Apparel CMP Grooming, Millinocket.................................................................................... 731-3111 Katahdin Knits & More ............................................................................................ 723-4584 Katahdin Kritters Pet Resort, East Millinocket........................................................ 746-8040 River’s Point Boarding & Breeding Kennels, Mattawamkeag .............................. 736-2731 Publishing, Printing, Newspaper Lincoln News, Lincoln............................................................................................... 794-6532 Thyme Moss Publishing, Millinocket....................................................................... 447-8932 Radio Station Katahdin Communications (WSYY), Millinocket..................................................... 723-9657 92 Directory of Services 207-723-4443 Real Estate SERVICES Glass Repair North Woods Real Estate, Millinocket.................................................................... 723-9086 JLP, LLC, Larchmont, NY................................................................................... 212-794-1000 The Real Estate Book, Hampden............................................................................ 745-6567 United Country McPhail Realty, Lincoln.................................................................. 794-6164 Service Organizations Friends of Baxter State Park, Belfast....................................................................... 975-3738 Friends of the Millinocket Library, Millinocket....................................................... 723-4146 Katahdin Friends Incorporated, Millinocket........................................................... 723-9466 Knights of Columbus, Millinocket........................................................................... 723-1041 Millinocket Elks Lodge #1521 Millinocket.............................................................. 723-5475 Millinocket Performing Arts Boosters, Millinocket................................................ 723-6430 Millinocket Stearns-St. Martin’s Alumni Association, Millinocket......................... 973-5056 Our Katahdin............................................................................................................. 618-9187 Partnership for a Healthy Northern Penobscot...................................................... 723-5288 The Summit Project, Unity....................................................................................... 948-6489 Shuttle Service & Taxi Appalachian Trail Café & Lodge, Millinocket......................................................... 723-6720 Bowlin Camp Lodge, Patten.................................................................................... 528-2022 Bull Moose Taxi, Millinocket.................................................................................... 447-8097 Chesuncook Lake House and Cabins, Chesuncook.............................................. 745-5330 Libby Camps, Ashland............................................................................................. 435-8274 Maine Quest Adventure, Medway.......................................................................... 447-5011 Matagamon Wilderness, Grand Lake Rd................................................................ 446-4635 Special Needs & Services Courtney Bed Inc., Millinocket................................................................................ 723-6766 Katahdin Friends, Inc., Millinocket.......................................................................... 723-9466 R & C In Home Care, East Millinocket.................................................................... 746-0039 State of Maine & Government Agencies Baxter State Park Headquarters, Millinocket......................................................... 723-5140 Bureau of Parks & Recreation (Penobscot River Corridor) Millinocket................ 592-1153 Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife........................................................................ 287-8000 Game Warden (Bangor Regional Headquarters)................................................... 941-4440 Maine Forest Service (Campfire permits)............................................................... 827-1800 Maine State Police Headquarters, Houlton..................................................... 800-924-2261 Operation Game Thief...................................................................................... 800-253-7887 U.S. Customs, Houlton............................................................................................. 325-8000 U.S. Border Patrol, Houlton..................................................................................... 532-2131 Tree Service, Brush Clearing Bouchard Tree Service, Millinocket......................................................................... 731-5315 Day’s Welding & Machine, Medway........................................................................ 746-5310 Utilities Bee Line Cable & Internet, Skowhegan........................................................... 800-439-4611 Dead River, Millinocket............................................................................................ 723-5151 Emera Maine, Bangor....................................................................................... 855-363-7211 Maine Water, Saco............................................................................................. 800-287-1643 SunEdison, Portland................................................................................................. 217-8893 Website Design designlab, Millinocket.............................................................................................. 746-5939 WebXCentrics Design Group, Presque Isle............................................................ 764-4024 www.KatahdinMaine.com Directory of Services de is area co ss le n u 7 0 2 noted 93 SERVICE Wedding Sites & Services Abol Bridge Campground & Cabins, Golden Road....................................1-800-765-7238 Appalachian Massage.............................................................................................. 447-8712 Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground, Millinocket Lake..................................... 723-8391 Chesuncook Lake House & Cabins, Chesuncook Lake......................................... 745-5330 East Branch Sno Rovers, Medway........................................................................... 746-9348 Gracie’s Aunt’s Emporium, Millinocket (Tuxedo Rentals)...................................... 723-6006 Hillcrest Golf Club, Millinocket................................................................................ 723-8410 Katahdin Oasis Day Spa........................................................................................... 505-0597 Kneading Peace Massage Therapy, Millinocket.................................................... 570-6964 Libby Camps, Millinocket Lake................................................................................ 435-8274 M Studio, Millinocket (Hair Salon)........................................................................... 723-4500 Millinocket Cake Co., Millinocket............................................................................ 478-1146 Millinocket Elks Lodge, #1521, Millinocket............................................................ 723-5475 Nahmakanta Lake Camps, Nahmakanta Lake....................................................... 731-8888 New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket..................................................1-800-766-7238 Northern Timber Cruisers, Millinocket................................................................... 723-6203 Russ’ Barber Shop, Millinocket................................................................................ 723-4040 Shin Pond Village, Mt. Chase.................................................................................. 528-2900 Spoiled Hair Studio, Millinocket.............................................................................. 723-5001 Wildwoods Trailside Cabins, Brownville................................................................. 965-0000 Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that all members are listed under the correct categories. Any errors or omissions are unintentional and will be corrected in the next printing. CONNECT WITH NATURE Explore. Volunteer. Give. NATU R E.ORG / DE BSCON EAG Get away from it all this year; enjoy a quiet paddle at The Nature Conservancy’s Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area. Photo © Susan Caldwell/TNC. 94 Directory of Services 207-723-4443 M A I N E 96 K A T A H D I N www.KatahdinMaine.com Spring, Summer and Fall A R E A 207-723-4443