How long of a hike is Mount Battie?

This 1.1-mile trail features 600 feet of elevation change and is perfect for both experienced and novice hikers. Dogs are also welcome on the trail but must be kept on a leash!

How long is the drive up Mount Battie?

1/2 mile long
Mount Battie Trail Although it’s only 1/2 mile long, this moderate multi-use trail leads you up the south-facing side of Mount Battie to the summit. Keep in mind that a few areas are steep.

How do I access Mount Battie?

Trailhead Information Parking for the Mount Battie Trail can be found at the end of Megunticook Street in Camden, off of ME Route 52, just after the intersection of ME Route 52 and US Route 1.

How much does it cost to drive up Mount Battie?

Source: Outdoors with Kids Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (AMC Books)
Fee: $4.00 adult Maine residents, $6.00 adult nonresidents, $1.00 children ages 5–11; $2.00 non-resident seniors; children under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free
Contact: maine.gov/camdenhills; 207-236-3109; Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

Is Mount Battie open today?

Park Hours: Open all year*; 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise signed at the gate. Fee collected year-round at entry booth by staff or self-service station. *NOTE: The Mount Battie Road, from Nov 1st to May 1st, may be closed based on weather and staffing.

How high is Mount Battie?

780 feet
If you’re looking for good way to stretch your legs while visiting Camden, Maine, take the short hike up scenic Mount Battie (height 780 feet) in nearby Camden Hills State Park.

Can you drive to the top of Mount Battie Maine?

Yes, you can drive up to the top of mt Battie This means that there are many more people and vehicles at the Vista. To me, the point of hiking to a Vista is that it’s hard and feels great when you make it.

Is Mt Battie open?

Are there bears in Camden Hills State Park?

People visiting the Pine Tree State expect to see wildlife: moose, bears, perhaps a whale. Here in coastal Maine, we rarely spot moose. You’ve got to head up to Moosehead Lake or Baxter State Park for them. And the few black bears roaming the Camden Hills stay well-hidden in the woods.

Can you drive up Mt Battie?

By foot, the hike to Mount Battie will normally take up to two hours but you can opt to get to the top by car if you do not feel like the walk up. A fee is charged for the drive up the summit.

Are there bears in Camden Maine?

And the few black bears roaming the Camden Hills stay well-hidden in the woods. But other critters show their faces. With thousands of acres of state park and other preserves in our backyard, so to speak, there’s no shortage of wildlife.