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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 Waters National Monument and the prominent visual feature in the region.
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 of New England hiking.
Mount Katahdin (/ kəˈtɑːdɪn / 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", [3] by the Penobscot Native Americans, it is within Northeast Piscataquis, Piscataquis County, and is the centerpiece of Baxter State Park. It is a steep, tall massif formed ...
Everything you need to know about climbing Mount Katahdin. What trail to take. Best time to climb. Permits & fees. What to wear and pack.
The hike to Katahdin Stream Falls is about a mile of gradually uphill forest hiking, leading to a bridge across the foot of the falls and several viewpoints uphill, along the side of the falls.
Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of 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.
Hiking Mount Katahdin is a goal for many outdoor enthusiasts! Whether they’re looking to complete the Appalachian Trail or hike the highest mountain in Maine, summiting Katahdin is their answer.
The highest mountain in Maine, USA, Katahdin is the imposing northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, the icon of Baxter State Park. Trees wither away at approximately 4,000 feet of elevation due to the severe microclimate.
Mt. Katahdin via Chimney Pond and Saddle Trails is an amazing hike with views to die for. Katahdin is also the tallest mountain in Maine and the end/beginning of the 2,000+ mile long Appalachian Trail. Hiking Katahdin is extremely rewarding and worthwhile.
Mount Katahdin is the most northern point of the Appalachian Trail, making it the final destination for many AT thru-hikers. During the summer months, you will frequently see finishes posing on the summit sigh marking the end of the incredible 2,190+ mile journey they just embarked on.