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 ADA accessible trails as well as access to the IAT, 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	1.4mi / 2.3km	72ft / 21m
Lynx Pond	Easy	0.2mi / 0.3km	None
Barnard Mountain	Easy to Moderate	4 mi/6.4 km	792ft / 241m
Orin Falls	Moderate	6 mi/9.7 km	87ft / 26m
Deasey Mountain	Difficult	10 mi / 16.1 km	1,593ft / 485m
Lunksoos Mountain	Difficult	12.6 mi / 20.3 km	1,332ft / 405m
Esker Wetland	Easy	1 mile / 1.6 km	50ft / 15m