Katahdin Helon Taylor Trail
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Maine · penobscot County

Katahdin Helon Taylor Trail

Classic exposed ridge route to Katahdin's summit plateau.

Rating
Length
8.2 mi
Difficulty
8
County
penobscot
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About This Trail

Classic exposed ridge route to Katahdin’s summit plateau. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Maine wave 3 launch set.

Location

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Coordinates: 45.9100978, -68.8784968
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Getting There

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

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