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Easier Day Hikes
If you’re short on time or not up for a big push above treeline, you might try some of these short hikes on Maine Trail Finder. Or try some suggestions based on the amount of time you have to spend:
Know and respect the forecast.
Know what to expect, and when it changes, know your limits.
Limit group size to 12.
This is a Park Rule.
Keep an eye on kids.
Park Rule: for every five juveniles, there must be at least one adult.
why do we do this?
we limit access to Katahdinto preserve the fragile alpine ecosystem and your experience as a visitor. Remember, as trustees of Governor Baxter’s deeds, we are charged with doing this in perpetuity and with intergenerational equity.
Make a Reservation
Except for Katahdin access parking lots under the parking reservation system, all other parking lots are first come first served.
Location: Piscataquis, Highlands, Maine, New England, United States, North America. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude of center. 46.0912° or 46° 5' 28" north. Longitude of center. -68.9564° or 68° 57' 23" west. Elevation. 1,447 feet (441 metres) GeoNames ID.
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