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45.96, -68.94 · rel 4004256
45.96, -68.94 · rel 4004256
Northwest Basin Trail
A 12,5 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Maine.
Loop walk
start = finish · Maine
12,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× summit
Caribou Spring
Water ·
on the route
0,1 km
1%
Hamlin Peak
summit ·
249 m off route
1,1 km
9%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Northwest Basin Trail is 12.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Northwest Basin Trail takes approximately 3h 7min to complete.
Yes, Northwest Basin Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Northwest Basin Trail starts near coordinates 45.9252, -68.9313.
Northwest Basin Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Northwest Basin Trail is maintained and managed by Baxter State Park Authority.