Traveler Mtn Loop, Baxter State Park (ME)

Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

13.4 miles (21.6 km) · 5,479 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Traveler Mtn Loop, Baxter State Park (ME) is a 13.4-mile loop route in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States, gaining 5,479 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 2,854 feet at an average 16.3% grade. Only 32% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	13.4 mi (21.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,479 ft (1,670 m)
Average gain	408 ft per mile (77 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 787 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	27%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Traveler Mtn Loop, Baxter State Park (ME)

How much elevation gain does Traveler Mtn Loop, Baxter State Park (ME) have?

Traveler Mtn Loop, Baxter State Park (ME) has 5,479 ft (1,670 m) of elevation gain over 13.4 miles (21.6 km). That averages 408 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Traveler Mtn Loop, Baxter State Park (ME)?

The difficulty score for Traveler Mtn Loop, Baxter State Park (ME) is 16.1 of 100. That is harder than 85.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Traveler Mtn Loop, Baxter State Park (ME)?

The longest climb on Traveler Mtn Loop, Baxter State Park (ME) runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 787 ft (240 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40%.