Doubletop Mountain (Maine) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Doubletop Mountain
Westward view from OJI to Doubletop before Storm August 12, 2004
Highest point
Elevation	3,489 ft (1,063 m)  NGVD 29
Prominence	2,069 ft (631 m)
Listing	New England Fifty Finest #39
Geography
Doubletop Mountain Location in Maine
Parent range	Appalachians
Topo map	USGS Doubletop Mountain

Doubletop Mountain is a tall mountain found in Piscataquis County, Maine. It is located within the beautiful Baxter State Park.

This mountain gets its name, Doubletop, because it has two main peaks. Long ago, Indigenous people called it Psinskihegan-I-Outop. This name meant "notch" and "head." In 1828, a mapmaker named Moses Greenleaf used a similar name, Chinskihegan or Outop. Over time, the name changed to Doubletop, describing its two distinct tops.

Exploring Doubletop's Peaks

Doubletop Mountain is special because it has two main peaks. These are known as the north peak and the south peak.

North and South Peaks

The north peak is the taller of the two. It stands at about 3,489 ft or 1,063 m high. The south peak is a little shorter. It reaches about 3,455 ft or 1,053 m in height. The north peak is mostly covered with trees. The south peak, however, is more open. This means it offers wider views.

Trails to the Summit

There are a few ways to hike up Doubletop Mountain. One trail starts from the Nesowednehunk Campground. This path leads to the north peak and is about 3.1 miles (5.0 km) long. From there, it's another 0.2 miles (0.32 km) to reach the south peak.

Another trail begins from Foster Field, located to the south. This path is about 4-mile (6.4 km) long. The last part of this trail is quite challenging. The final 0.53 km is very steep. Hikers climb about 900 feet (270 m) in this short distance.

A Special Memorial

Near one of Doubletop's peaks, there is a unique bronze memorial. It is set into the rock and faces south. This tablet remembers a person named Keppele Hall.

Keppele Hall's Memorial

The memorial tablet has a special message. It reads:

Keppele Hall's wife, Fanny Hall, was also a notable person. She was the first American woman to lead a grand jury.

Doubletop's Location and Waterways

Doubletop Mountain is part of a larger natural system. Its location affects how water flows in the area.

Water Flow and Rivers

The mountain is within the watershed of Nesowadnehunk Stream. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains to a common point. Nesowadnehunk Stream flows into the West Branch of the Penobscot River. The Penobscot River then empties into Penobscot Bay. To the southwest of Doubletop Mountain is another feature called Squaw's Bosom.