Hiking in the South Section

A hiker with a dark grey backpack, navy shorts and tank top walls across moss covered rocks in a stream. She is surrounded by forest foliage of pine trees, ferns, and other low plants.
Hiker walking across rocks through a stream on Deasey Mountain Trail.

NPS / Sarah King

The south section of Katahdin Woods and Waters offers the widest variety of trails in the monument. Enjoy stunning views from a backcountry peak or listen to frogs croak from one of several lively ponds. With an accessible viewing platform at Lynx Pond as well as trailheads for the International Appalachian Trail, the south section is perfect for all ages and abilities.

Stay safe and help protect the park! Carry in and drink plenty of water, there is no potable water anywhere in the monument. Pack out all trash. Do not approach or feed wildlife.
 
Trail Difficulty Distance (Round-Trip) Elevation Gain
Deasey Ponds Easy 1.2mi / 2.3km 72ft / 21m
Lichen Trail Easy 1.2mi / 1.9km 201ft / 61.2m
Lynx Pond Easy 0.2 mi / 0.3km None
Barnard Mountain Easy to Moderate 4mi / 6.4 km 792ft / 241m
Orin Falls Moderate 6mi / 9.7km 87ft / 26m
Deasey Mountain Difficult 10mi / 16.1km 1,593ft / 485m
Lunksoos Mountain Difficult 12.6mi / 20.3km 1,332ft / 405m
Esker Wetland Easy 1mi / 1.6km 50ft / 15m
 
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    Last updated: August 20, 2024

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