Camden Hills to Bald Rock

A demanding ridge run connecting the Camden Hills network with the Ragged Mountain trails. Technical rocky singletrack rewards you with Penobscot Bay spread below — arguably the finest coastal running view in New England.

Distance

7.2 miles

Elevation

1,650 ft

Difficulty

Hard

Surface

Singletrack

Trailhead Location

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GPS route trace coming soon.

Route Highlights

Mount Battie summit

Bald Rock ledges

Penobscot Bay panorama

Parking & Access

🅿️

Camden Hills State Park main entrance, $6 day use fee.

Safety

🛡️ Safety Assessment⚠ Run With Others

Remote ridge terrain with limited cell coverage on the upper trails. Best run with a partner or in a group. If running solo, share your route and expected return time. Carry a charged phone and consider a personal locator beacon for longer outings.

📶 Cell: Limitedisolatedopen sight lines

→ Safety tips → Find a run buddy

Best Seasons

🌱 spring

☀️ summer

🍂 fall

❄️ winter

Surface Types

singletrack

rocky