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Baxter State Park

park, Maine, United States
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Golden sunlight illuminates trees at the base of Mt. Katahdin, reflected in a calm lake, with dark mountains and clouds in the background at sunset in Baxter State Park, Maine.
Baxter State Park, Maine Sunset at Mount Katahdin, Baxter State Park, Maine.

Baxter State Park is a wilderness area in Maine, United States, covering over 310 square miles. It is most famous for encompassing Mount Katahdin, the state's highest peak at 5,268 feet. Mount Katahdin, whose Abenaki name means "main mountain," is also the northern terminus of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The park is a significant recreational attraction in Maine, offering a rugged natural environment for visitors.12

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