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Mount Katahdin Eastern Approach Loop
An incredibly challenging and dangerous loop reserved only for the adventurous..
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Mount Katahdin | C'est Notre Monde
Le plus haut sommet du Maine ! Une rando incontournable dans la région.
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 454 m
- High Point
- 1.6 km
- Gradient
- 30˚
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Description
Plus haut sommet du Maine USA, le Mont Katahdin se situe dans le Baxter State Park. Son ascension constitue un challenge indéniable pour tous les adeptes de la randonnée. Les sentiers Cathedral trail et Knife Edge vous offrent un spectacle des plus vertigineux ainsi qu’une magnifique vue.
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
Similar routes nearby
9.7 km away
Mount Katahdin via the Abol Trail
The shortest, most direct route to Mount Katahdin.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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Guidebooks in this area
58 routes · Hiking
The Appalachian Trail
10 routes · Hiking
10 of the Best Day Hikes in the Appalachian Mountains
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