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GPX track: © OpenStreetMap contributors — ODbL 1.0
Trail description
Doubletop Mountain sits inside Baxter State Park in Piscataquis County, Maine. According to Wikipedia, the north peak is 3,489 feet (1,063 m) and the south peak 3,455 feet (1,053 m); the north peak is wooded, while the south peak is more open. The hike is rated very hard.
Getting to the Trailhead
According to Wikipedia, two trails lead to the summits. From the north, a 3.1-mile (5.0 km) trail runs from Nesowednehunk Campground to the north peak, with another 0.2 mile (0.32 km) to the south peak. From the south, a 4-mile (6.4 km) trail runs from Foster Field to the summit. Maine by Foot puts the summit at about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the northern trailhead and about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) from Kidney Pond, and calls the hike challenging.
What the Trail Is Actually Like
Maine by Foot describes tough scrambles up steep, rocky, eroded portions of the path on the Kidney Pond route. Wikipedia says the last third of a mile (0.53 km) is steep and climbs about 900 feet (270 m). Maine by Foot reports 360-degree views from the summit.
The Memorial Tablet
Beneath the north peak, set in the rock, is a bronze memorial tablet facing south. The plaque commemorates Keppele Hall, whose wife, Fanny Hall, was the first American woman to serve as foreman of a grand jury.
Planning for the Day
This hike is not suited for beginners or for families with young children: it is rated very hard. According to Baxter State Park's hiking page, do not bring pets.
Sturdy hiking boots with good grip are recommended for the rocky sections. Bring clothing for changing mountain conditions, sun protection and more water than you think you need.
Check the weather forecast before you leave and tell someone your route. A compact first-aid kit and a charged phone with GPS are good habits.
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
Doubletop Mountain is in Baxter State Park, in Piscataquis County, Maine. According to Wikipedia, two trails lead to the summits: from the north, a 3.1-mile (5.0 km) trail runs from Nesowednehunk Campground to the north peak, with another 0.2 mile (0.32 km) to the south peak; from the south, a 4-mile (6.4 km) trail runs from Foster Field to the summit.
Maine by Foot describes the starting points differently. For the northern route, it says to park at the walk-in tent site area of the Nesowadnehunk Campground, next to the ranger station, cross the bridge, follow the dirt track when it bends left and look for the Doubletop Mountain sign. For the southern route, it says to catch the trail at the Kidney Pond parking area, behind the outhouse. It puts the two routes at about 3.5 miles (north) and 4.6 miles (Kidney Pond) to the summit.
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