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Mt Katahdin – Appalachian Trail Northern Terminus

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Mt Katahdin – Appalachian Trail Northern Terminus

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Mt Katahdin – Appalachian Trail Northern Terminus

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

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1. Katahdin & Knife Edge loop — Baxter State Park

13.8km

02:39

1,150m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Katahdin via Cathedral & Saddle Trail loop — Baxter State Park

15.7km

02:50

1,140m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Katahdin via Abol Slide Trail — Baxter State Park

12.6km

03:25

1,170m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Caro "Bandit"

November 25, 2023

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 route is the so-called Knife´s Edge between Baxter Peak and 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.

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Elevation 1,570 m

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Monday 1 December

-6°C

-13°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Location: Piscataquis County, Maine, United States

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Mt Katahdin – Appalachian Trail Northern Terminus

1. Katahdin & Knife Edge loop — Baxter State Park

2. Katahdin via Cathedral & Saddle Trail loop — Baxter State Park

3. Katahdin via Abol Slide Trail — Baxter State Park

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