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 …
Amazing 360° views in any season! It’s a tough hike to the top but well worth it for the views in every direction afforded from the top. Onawa Lake to …
The legendary Knife Edge Trail on Mount Katahdin is a iconic part of the Appalachian Trail and Katahdin itself. The Knife Edge Trail is a serious, but spectacular endeavor. The …
The Owl stands at 3,670 feet, just west of Mt. Katahdin. It is often overlooked due to its proximity to the famous mountain, but it shouldn't be! It is a …
Hamlin Peak is a northern spur of Mount Katahdin and yields dramatic views across Great Basin to the Knife's Edge ridge, Pamola Peak, and the Katahdin Peaks. You also get …
The trail to the summit takes you up a number of stairs, and much of the trail is rooty and technical. This turns into a rocky scramble the last quarter …
The views from the top of Fourth Mountain off sweeping vistas of the wilderness, and the rolling ridgeline that the AT follows through this segment is diverse and a fun …
Chairback Mountain may be small, but the trail up its northeast side packs a punch and the views from the summit are rewarding. There is a lean-to on the west side of the mountain as you run to Columbus.
Just east of the summit of Third Mountain is Monument Ledge, which offers sweeping vistas north across Long Pond and the Appalachian Mountain Club 100 Mile Wilderness Conservation Area.