Hiking in the South Section

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