Mount Katahdin - Wikipedia
Katahdin is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail and is near a stretch known as the Hundred-Mile Wilderness. Though part of the Appalachian Mountain system, Katahdin is …
Hiking – Baxter State Park
The trail here is white-blazed because you are hiking a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail, which ends (or starts, depending on which direction you are hiking) at Baxter Peak on Katahdin!
Katahdin - Located in Baxter State Park - U.S. National Park Service
May 8, 2024 · Katahdin, which translates to "Greatest Mountain" in Penobscot, is the highest mountain in the state of Maine at 5,269 feet. Katahdin is adjacent to Katahdin Woods and …
Katahdin : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
Katahdin is the highest mountain in Maine and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. It is located within Baxter State Park, a wilderness-managed area in which humans come second …
How to Climb Katahdin: Elevation, Trails, Reservations & Safety Tips
Sep 6, 2025 · Everything you need to know about hiking Maine’s tallest peak, Mount Katahdin. Route and trail highlights, packing list, campsites, reservations, and more!
Climbing Katahdin - Friends of Baxter State Park
Katahdin is a very strenuous climb. With an elevation gain of about 4,000 feet, regardless of which trail you take, it is for physically fit individuals. The roundtrip hike will take 8 to 12 hours. The …
Ultimate Guide To Climbing Mount Katahdin: Duration, Routes, Permits ...
Everything you need to know about climbing Mount Katahdin. What trail to take. Best time to climb. Permits & fees. What to wear and pack.
Katahdin, Maine | U.S. Highpoint Guide
Apr 28, 2024 · Katahdin, Maine's highest mountain and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, is a gigantic slab of granite sculpted by glacial erosion. Katahdin stands proudly in Baxter …
Katahdin (Everything To Know Before A Visit) - The Tourist Checklist
Nov 9, 2025 · Mount Katahdin is the highest peak in Maine and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Towering at 5,267 feet, it offers breathtaking panoramic views that attract …
Hiking Mount Katahdin and the Infamous Knife Edge Trail in Maine
Sep 7, 2021 · It’s Mount Katahdin, the centerpiece of 235,000-acre Baxter State Park in north-central Maine and, as the highest mountain in the state (5,267 feet), one of the great pinnacles …