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Bookmark or Share- Mount Katahdin - WikipediaMount Katahdin (/ k ə ˈ t ɑː d ɪ n / kə-TAH-din) is the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Maine at 5,269 feet (1,606 m). Named Katahdin, which means "Great Mountain", by the Penobscot Native Americans, it is within Northeast Piscataquis, Piscataquis County, and is the centerpiece of Baxter State Park.
- Hiking Mount Katahdin and the Infamous Knife Edge Trail in MaineIt’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 of New England hiking.
- Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Mount Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have attracted humans for millennia. Plan Your Visit.
- Hiking Mount Katahdin - Knife Edge, Hunt & Abol Trail [Video Included ]Elevation: 5,269 feet (1,606 meters) Elevation Gain: Around 3,900 feet (1189 meters) depending on the trail. Difficulty: Strenuous. Distance: 8.6 miles (14.84 km) Duration: 5-10 hours. The video below features a section of the knife edge showcasing the steep drop-offs and views. Mount Katahdin. Watch on. Need To Know Information.
- Mount Katahdin – Appalachian Trail's Northern Terminus - Mountain IQUpdated: April 15, 2023. While not the highest mountain in the East, Mount Katahdin is the most imposing, most frightening of the Appalachian mountains east of the Mississippi River. It’s about 4,000 feet (1,200 m) of the vertical climb from base to summit (5,267 feet/1,605 m) is daunting. Thus, being apprehensive about making a summit ...
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