The north and west sides of the Traveler drain by several brooks into Trout Brook, then into Grand Lake Matagamon, the source of the East Branch of the Penobscot.

The south side of the Traveler drains into the Pogy Brook, then into Wassataquoik Stream and the East Branch.

The Traveler was named by loggers using the East Branch of the Penobscot River.

Upper and Lower South Branch Ponds are at the western base of the Traveler.

Three ridges descend the western slopes of the mountain and provide access to the summit.