The Appalachian Trail in Maine

The 280 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Maine are some of the most rugged and remote that the famed footpath has to offer. From Katahdin at the trail's northern terminus, the trail heads south through an area known as the 100-mile wilderness. There the A.T. passes through a section punctuated only by logging roads. The Saddlebacks, Bigelows and other mountain ranges are popular with hikers for their rugged terrain and scenic beauty. Near the border with New Hampshire, the A.T. passes through Mahoosuc Notch in a stretch known as the toughest mile on the trail. Car-sized boulders must be negotiated as the trail winds for 0.9-mile through the narrow ravine.

A.T. Clubs in Maine

The Maine Appalachian Trail Club maintains the Appalachian Trail from Katahdin south for 264 miles to Grafton Notch.

Other Maine Resources

Maine Natural Areas Program home page.

Find out more on Baxter State Park and the other Maine State Parks here.

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