Traveler Mountain Trails

Best Time to Visit: The best time to hike is from late spring to early fall. These trails can be slippery in icy or wet conditions, so it is best to avoid winter days and rainy days.

Season/Hours of Operation: Baxter State Park gate hours vary by season and can even close due to weather. Be sure to check the website ahead of time to plan.

Parking: There is a fee to enter Baxter State Park for the day. Parking can be found just north of South Branch Pond Campground via Matagamon Gate (northeast part of the park).

Trails & Maps:

• The Traveler Loop (Map): This trail is a 9.6 mile loop that crosses three summits, Traveler, North Traveler and Peak of the Ridges. Hikers will cross Pogy Notch and Center Ridge Trails. The trail is marked, but sometimes the marks are difficult to see as they are painted on rocks and/or trees. The terrain can be difficult and features many rocky areas, scrambles, forests, overgrown bushes and brush. This trail is best for experienced hikers.
• North Traveler Mountain (Map): This 5 mile, out and back, hike is challenging. It features false summits along the trail, but the true summit of North Traveler Mountain has panoramic, unobstructed views. The descent of the mountain can be difficult and hiking poles are highly recommended for stability. Terrain includes rocky scrambles, steep climbs, loose stone, and forest.

North Traveler Mountain Trail Highlights:

• North Traveler Mountain has many wild blueberry bushes along the trail.
• Keep an eye out for native wildlife like deer, skunks, squirrels, foxes, rabbits, coyotes and more.

Traveler Mountain Trail Overview:

Traveler Mountain Range Summit Heights:

• North Traveler Mountain: 3,144 feet (958 meters)
• Peak of the Ridges: 3,225 feet (983 meters)
• Traveler Mountain (Main Summit): 3,541 feet (1,080 meters)
• South Traveler Mountain: 2,677 feet (816 meters)