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Mount Katahdin – Appalachian Trail Northern Terminus

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Mount Katahdin – Appalachian Trail Northern Terminus

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Mount Katahdin – Appalachian Trail Northern Terminus

Name: Mount Katahdin – Appalachian Trail Northern Terminus
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Location: Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

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1. Mount Katahdin loop via the Cathedral and Knife Edge Trails — Baxter State Park

13.9km

05:46

1,140m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mount Katahdin via the Abol Slide Trail — Baxter State Park

12.5km

06:48

1,170m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Mount Katahdin loop via Chimney Pond, Saddle, and Cathedral Trails — Baxter State Park

15.9km

06:09

1,140m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Caro "Bandit"

April 22, 2020

This is the northern end of the famed 2,135 mile Appalachian Trail. It ends at the highest of three peaks on Mount Katahdin: Baxter Peak at 5,268 feet. It is also the tallest mountain in the state of Maine. Katahdin literally means Greatest Mountain. Around the mountain, you can find black bear, deer, moose, a unique butterfly called Katahdin Arctic and lots of birds.

A famous hike is the so-called Knife´s Edge between Baxter Peak an Pamola Peak. Don´t underestimate the weather on Katahdin, it can be dangerous with slippery passages when snowed on or if sight is limited. Trails may be closed for periods due to weather and winter conditions during October and November. AT hikers should complete their Katahdin summit hike before October 15.

Eric Devost

June 28, 2020

Of of the greatest hike in eastern North Americal.

Major Tom

September 7, 2021

Bring your 10 essentials - forecasted clear day in the upper 60s ended up foggy, very windy and in the upper 40s

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Elevation 1,570 m

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Thursday 30 October

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

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Mount Katahdin – Appalachian Trail Northern Terminus

1. Mount Katahdin loop via the Cathedral and Knife Edge Trails — Baxter State Park

2. Mount Katahdin via the Abol Slide Trail — Baxter State Park

3. Mount Katahdin loop via Chimney Pond, Saddle, and Cathedral Trails — Baxter State Park

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