Katahdin Mountain, towering above lakes and forests, is the tallest mountain in Maine. It’s located at the end of the Appalachian Trail within Baxter State Park.

The mountain is horseshoe shaped and looks remarkable from the south with its translucent-like granite appearance. There are five primary peaks – Baxter Summit, Howe Peak, Hamlin Peak, Pamola Peak, and South Peak.

The most popular aspect of Katahdin is the Knife Edge, an intimidating and thrilling jagged crest that is only a few feet wide, but a prestigious and legendary place to traverse from South Peak to Pamola Peak.

There are also numerous hiking paths that all lead to the summit, but almost all involve a level of scrambling. Map

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