Wassataquoik-Katahdin Loop (Baxter State Park, ME)

Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

23.2 miles (37.4 km) · 4,998 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wassataquoik-Katahdin Loop (Baxter State Park, ME) is a 23.2-mile loop route in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States, gaining 5,022 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.2 miles gaining 818 feet at an average 9.6% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.2 mi (37.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,998 ft (1,524 m)
Average gain	215 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	16.7 mi, 3,074 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.9%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Wassataquoik-Katahdin Loop (Baxter State Park, ME)

How much elevation gain does Wassataquoik-Katahdin Loop (Baxter State Park, ME) have?

Wassataquoik-Katahdin Loop (Baxter State Park, ME) has 4,998 ft (1,524 m) of elevation gain over 23.2 miles (37.4 km). That averages 215 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wassataquoik-Katahdin Loop (Baxter State Park, ME)?

The difficulty score for Wassataquoik-Katahdin Loop (Baxter State Park, ME) is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wassataquoik-Katahdin Loop (Baxter State Park, ME)?

The longest climb on Wassataquoik-Katahdin Loop (Baxter State Park, ME) runs 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and gains 3,074 ft (937 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.9%.