Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Managed by National Park Service
8 acres
Dogs usually limited
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Patten
Few parks or trails are on the map in Patten
9 acres are parks and preserves, 7.4 per 1,000 residents. 62 miles of mapped trail cross Patten, 1.6 per square mile of land. 48% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
under 1%
73 acres · of 38.2 sq mi of land
Trails
62 mi
1.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
9 ac
7.4 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
48%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
1.6 mi
1.6 mi paths
Highest peak
774 ft
Ash Hill
Lakes & rivers
5
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Town of Patten Recreation Area
Park
6 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
73 conserved acres
under 1% of Patten’s land. Who manages Patten’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other state land52 ac
State parks21 ac
State Other or Unknown · 52 acState Recreation Area · 21 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Hill Scenic Area State Other or Unknown | Other state land | 52 | Closed |
| Patten to Sherman Rail Trail State Recreation Area | State parks | 21 | Closed |
Things to do
6 places to go in Patten
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Patten
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Patten
3 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Patten
Ash Hill774 ft elevation
DirectionsPicnic areas in Patten
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Trails & water
5 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
1.6 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
1.6 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
1Volleyball
1Tennis
1Baseball
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 3 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Bradford Farm Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 2003
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Patten: May to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 26 | 36 | 49 | 63 | 73 | 77 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 41 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 77 °F). 4.7 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Patten →
Next door
Patten and its neighbors
Patten has the most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patten | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Crystal | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stacyville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mount Chase | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Patten
Where can I hike in Patten?
The longest trail networks: Town of Patten Recreation Area, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Patten’s trails?
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and Town of Patten Recreation Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Patten?
1.6 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.6 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Patten?
55,737 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Patten or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 9 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Patten neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →