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 …

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 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 …

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!

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 …

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 is one of the most notable landmarks in the Northeast. As the centerpiece of Baxter State Park, the tallest mountain in Maine (reaching 5,269 feet in elevation), and the northern …

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 …

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 …

Mount Katahdin, highest point (5,268 feet [1,606 metres]) in Maine, U.S. It lies in Baxter State Park, 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Millinocket, in Piscataquis county, in the east-central part …