Katahdin Abol Trail

Steep Baxter ascent with scrambly sections and major alpine summit views.

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Length

7.8 mi

Difficulty

County

penobscot

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Backcountry approach to alpine cirque scenery beneath Katahdin.

Highly exposed alpine traverse across Katahdin's dramatic ridge.

Iconic Baxter summit route with steep alpine terrain.

Steep Baxter ascent with scrambly sections and major alpine summit views. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Maine wave 3 launch set.

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Coordinates: 45.8399984, -68.9392965

Start from the primary trailhead for Katahdin Abol Trail in PENOBSCOT County, Maine. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

Backcountry approach to alpine cirque scenery beneath Katahdin.

Highly exposed alpine traverse across Katahdin's dramatic ridge.

Iconic Baxter summit route with steep alpine terrain.

Short scenic trail to cascades in Baxter-adjacent forest.

Classic exposed ridge route to Katahdin's summit plateau.

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