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Mount Katahdin's Hunt Trail - Baxter State Park
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Hunt Trail on Mt. Katahdin Northern End of Appalachian Trail - Katahdin Stream Campground to Baxter Peak Difficulty: Strenuous Katahdin Stream Falls from Katahdin Stream Campground via Hunt Trail Difficulty: Moderate From Katahdin Stream Campground, the trail heads northeast paralleling Katahdin Stream, and ascends at a moderate grade through mixed forests and open areas. These areas are strewn with huge boulders of pink and white Katahdin granite. At approximately 1.1 mile, a side trail turns left and ascends 2.2 miles to the summit of "The Owl" (elevation 3,736 feet). Shortly after this intersection you will cross Katahdin Stream and have an opportunity to view Katahdin Stream Falls. Ascending at a steep grade, the trail keeps to the southeast (right) of Whitherle Ravine and after 1.5 miles you will pass a "cave" formed by two large rocks. The next mile, known as the Hunt Spur, is very steep and difficult until you reach the "Gateway." After the Gateway, there is easier walking along the Tableland. (This section is exposed, so proceed cautiously or turn back in inclement weather.) The trail traverses the Tableland north approximately ¼ mile to Thoreau Spring. An unreliable water source, it is named for Henry David Thoreau, who climbed Baxter Peak in the 1800s. From the junction, Abol Trail descends south down a rough slide area (Abol Slide); Baxter Peak Cut-off heads north across the Tableland to the Saddle Trail and the Hunt Trail continues east across the Tableland a distance of 1 mile to Baxter Peak. A sign at Baxter Peak marks the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. "It was so awe-inspiring as we started our climb in full sunshine and then the clouds began to creep over the top of the ridge and obscure the summit. Soon after we reached the top the clouds gave way to the sun again and wow! The views were spectacular. It was a most rewarding adventure and experience that we shall never forget. What an awesome mountain is the great Katahdin." - Dale & Vickie Bynum, Texas Other Trails on Mt. Katahdin The following are the popular trails going up Mt. Katahdin. Each trail features a page of photos so you can get a close look at what they are like. Abol Trail Abol Campground to Thoreau Spring Difficulty: Strenuous ...Abol Trail Details and Photos Chimney Pond Trail Roaring Brook Campground to Chimney Pond Difficulty: Moderate ...Chimney Pond Trail Details and Photos Cathedral Trail Chimney Pond to Baxter Peak, the "hard" way Difficulty: Strenuous ...Cathedral Trail Details and Photos Saddle Trail Chimney Pond to Baxter Peak, the "easier" way Difficulty: Strenuous ...Saddle Trail Details and Photos Knife Edge Trail Difficulty: Strenuous ...Knife Edge Trail Details and Photos Dudley Trail Chimney Pond to Pamola Peak Difficulty: Strenuous ...Dudley Trail Details and Photos Helon Taylor Trail Roaring Brook to Pamola Peak Difficulty: Strenuous Park Season & Gate Hours For safety reasons, rangers at Baxter Park require you to start your hikes early enough to safely finish in daytime. The times are available at our lodge. Additional Park Info For more information on Baxter State Park, visit:
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