Things to Do in Millinocket Maine | Near Baxter State Park

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Baxter State Park headquarters is located 1/10th of a mile from the hotel and the south gate to Baxter State Park is located just minutes from Katahdin Inn & Suites and is home to Mount Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak. The park offers hiking trails, scenic drives, camping, and wildlife viewing. Be sure to check current park conditions, purchase "park passes" and "parking passes" at  Baxter State Park – Welcome to a Magnificent Obsession. 

Mount Katahdin is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail and a bucket‑list destination for hikers from around the world. Day hikes, summit climbs, and backcountry adventures are available seasonally.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, the nation's youngest park at 10 years young, offers a protected landscape offers hiking, paddling, fishing, and quiet wilderness experiences minutes from the Katahdin Inn and Suites, Millinocket, Maine. An International Dark Sky Sanctuary, with stunning views of the Northern Lights, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with regular summer hours at the contact center. Visit  Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)  for more information.

"Visitors will enjoy some of the most spectacular natural landscape that inland Maine has to offer. Dominating that landscape is Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain at 5,268 feet and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. The Byway begins at the southern entrance of Baxter State Park and winds its way through Millinocket along Route 11 and the Penobscot River to Patten, ending at Baxter’s northern entrance at Grand Lake Matagamon. The Katahdin region is unique and features Maine’s tallest mountain, its mightiest river and its greatest park.

Byway highlights include boating, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, leaf peeping, hiking trails, historical landmarks, lake, pond, river and mountain views, whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, state park, and wildlife.

Popular things to do and great stops along the Byway: Baxter State Park, the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Patten Lumbermen’s Museum, Shin Falls, Grindstone Falls, Debsconeag Ice Caves, Ash Hill, Ambajejus Boomhouse Museum, Abol bridge on the Golden Road, and the West Branch of the Penobscot River." Source: https://destinationkatahdin.org Be sure to visit their amazing website while planning your trip. Help us help support Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters when booking direct with the hotel and using Promo Code: KWWNM you will save 10% off the lowest available price and we will donate 10% of all revenue booked with promo code KWWNM to Friends of Katahdnin Woods and Waters, July 1st of each year, for the preceeding 12 month perior.

Millinocket is a major hub for snowmobile and ATV trails, with direct ITS trail access available from Katahdin Inn & Suites parking lot during winter months (Northern Timber Cruisers Trail Groomers Turn Around in Our Parking Lot). The ATV Riding trails go down the back side of the property and our oversized, well lit, parking lot provides convenient parking whether you trailer in or ride in/out. 

• Hiking & backpacking (spring–fall)
• Snowmobiling & cross‑country skiing (winter)
• ATV riding & fishing (summer)
• Fall foliage viewing (September–October)

Katahdin Inn & Suites offers convenient access to all major attractions, located along the 89-Mile Scenic Byway of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, direct snowmobile and ATV trail access from the hotel parking lot, while providing comfortable rooms, free continental breakfast, and an indoor heated pool.