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Trail description
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"replacement_paragraph": "The Traveler stands as Maine's eighth-most prominent peak and the state's highest volcanic mountain, rising to 3,541 feet from the wilderness of Baxter State Park in Piscataquis County. The mountain's distinctive complex ridge system and multiple summits create a substantial mountain massif rather than a single summit experience."
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Recommended gear for this trail
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
To access the hiking trails, you can start at the South Branch Pond Campground. The address is Baxter State Park, T6 R9 WELS, ME 04462. This location serves as a primary trailhead for the area.
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- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
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