North Traveler (Piscataquis County)

Looking down the North Traveler Trail.

Physical Description:North Traveler, at 3,152-feet, the mountain is one of the major peaks of The Traveler massif. Along with Peak of the Ridges, it is one of the sub-peaks on the mountain that is on the Views of Maine list. It is in Baxter State Park.
North Traveler is very different from the rest of the list. While other peak's views are exclusive to large rock ledges, openings in trees, or alpine meadows, North Traveler combines all of these features to make for an amazing experience. The western side of the peak is covered in large, open, alpine meadows, with pleasant views toward the South Branch Ponds and Katahdin, while the eastern side is covered in open fields of loose pebbles and large ledges, with views toward Mt.Chase and Traveler Ridge.

Trail Overview & Camping:There are two ways to climb North Traveler. A common hike can be done by taking the North Traveler Trail from South Branch Pond Campground, but a loop can be done by going up the Center Ridge Trail and down the North Traveler Trail.
Camping can be found at South Branch Pond Campground. There is also a shelter on Upper South Branch Pond.

History & Lists:The name "traveler" comes from loggers, and their stories of witnessing the mountain follow them down the East Branch of the Penobscot River. The peak is on no other lists, while The Traveler itself is on the New England 50 Finest list.

GALLERY

The summit of North Traveler.

Looking at Katahdin, Peak of the Ridges, and North Brother.

The Traveler and Traveler Ridge from the eastern ledges.

The view from an eastern meadow.

The South Branch Ponds and Katahdin.

The meadows of North Traveler.

A view of South Branch Mountain from a meadow.

Looking up to The Traveler from the lower ledges.

What Can Be Seen...

The far north mountains of Maine.

North Traveler sure is an amazing peak, but it's even better when you combine The Traveler and Peak of the Ridges, which are also on the list. Get out there and enjoy!