Marston Trail Loop (Baxter State Park, ME)

Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

10.9 miles (17.5 km) · 3,553 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Marston Trail Loop (Baxter State Park, ME) is a 10.9-mile loop route in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States, gaining 3,559 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.7 miles gaining 2,858 feet at an average 14.1% grade. Only 27% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.9 mi (17.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,553 ft (1,083 m)
Average gain	327 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 2,928 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.6%
Runnable	27% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Marston Trail Loop (Baxter State Park, ME)

How much elevation gain does Marston Trail Loop (Baxter State Park, ME) have?

Marston Trail Loop (Baxter State Park, ME) has 3,553 ft (1,083 m) of elevation gain over 10.9 miles (17.5 km). That averages 327 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Marston Trail Loop (Baxter State Park, ME)?

The difficulty score for Marston Trail Loop (Baxter State Park, ME) is 16.2 of 100. That is harder than 85.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 27% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Marston Trail Loop (Baxter State Park, ME)?

The longest climb on Marston Trail Loop (Baxter State Park, ME) runs 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 2,928 ft (893 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.6%.