About Burnt Mill Brook Trailhead
The somewhat gradual climb of the Burnt Mill Brook Trail make it a popular choice for hiking to the breath-taking views atop the East and West Royce Mountains and further south to the high Basin Rim Trail.
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Burnt Mill Brook Trailhead
Gorham, Maine · Coos County · Facility
The somewhat gradual climb of the Burnt Mill Brook Trail make it a popular choice for hiking to the breath-taking views atop the East and West Royce Mountains and further south to the high Basin Rim Trail.
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Weather at Burnt Mill Brook Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Heavy Rain
59°/41°
💧 19%🌬 15mph
↑ 5:03 AM ↓ 8:20 PM
Mon
Rain
58°/44°
💧 15%🌬 8mph
↑ 5:02 AM ↓ 8:21 PM
Tue
Overcast
68°/45°
💧 8%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:02 AM ↓ 8:21 PM
Wed
Overcast
77°/49°
💧 2%🌬 5mph
↑ 5:01 AM ↓ 8:22 PM
Thu
Overcast
77°/54°
🌬 5mph
↑ 5:01 AM ↓ 8:23 PM
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How to Get There
The Burnt Mill Brook Trailhead parking lot is along the Wild River Road, which is 2.7 miles South on Route 113 from Gilead, Maine.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Burnt Mill Brook Trailhead
Heading to Burnt Mill Brook Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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