Bike to Big Spring Brook Hut

Biking to Big Spring Brook Hut on a former logging road, now a double track trail.

NPS Photo / Sarah King

Distance: 12 mi / 19.3 km
Difficulty: Intermediate - Difficult

Take this 12 mile out-and-back route starting at Haskell Gate to Big Spring Brook Hut. Travel past Haskell Rock Pitch to the intersection with Little Messer Pond Road. Continue past Messer Pond until you arrive at the turn-off for Big Spring Brook Hut. A mountain bike is recommended due to rough terrain. The section along Little Messer Pond Road is uphill and steep in some areas. Big Spring Brook Hut is open to use during the winter months by reservation.

Looking for something more strenuous? To extend your trip, consider traveling by foot or bike an additional 2.7 miles (one way) to the Valley View overlook, facing the Wassataquoik Stream Valley. This section has a 973ft ascent and is strenuous, rocky, and susceptible to water damage and downed trees.

Safety tip: Travel on the Keyhole Road past the Big Spring Brook Hut is not advised at this time due to forest regrowth on large sections of the trail.

Details

Activity

Biking

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

All pets must be on leash within the monument. Refer to the pets information page for more information.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Big Spring Brook Hut

GPS Coordinates: 46.03419, -68.77422

Reservations

No

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

The roads and trail surfaces at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument are not paved. This route has a surface of rocks, gravel, mud, and obstacles like downed trees and branches. Be alert when biking, since this is a multiuse trail. Biking to Big Spring Brook Hut is not recommended for people with limited vision, limited mobility, or slow reaction times. The current ebike policy for the park is listed in the Superintendent’s Compendium.