BANGOR DAILY NEWS • April 2, 2023
When it comes to Maine hiking, summiting Katahdin is the ultimate achievement. Maine’s tallest mountain stands at 5,269 feet, and there are a number of different trails hikers can take to get up and down Katahdin. And while some are harder than others, none are easy. But the views are incredible. Whether it’s the rugged terrain of the Knife Edge or the vast landscape of the 200,000 acres that compose Baxter State Park below, here’s a look at what it’s like to climb Katahdin.