Appalachian Trail
Encompassing the last 281 miles of rugged wilderness.
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Appalachian Trail Details
Though the Appalachian Trail spans over 2,000 miles and 14 states, Maine marks a special place as the end of the long and trying hike. Encompassing the last 281 miles of rugged wilderness, hikers here are greeted with well-kept lean-tos and free camping every 15 to 20 miles, except for Baxter State Park. The true goal though is the endpoint, Mount Katahdin, infamous in Maine as the highest peak, it has been known by natives for centuries as "The Great Mountain.
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Nearby Parks Around Appalachian Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Appalachian Trail
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4.3 mi away
Little Wilson Falls Gorge
An outstanding 75-foot tall slate stepped waterfall, one of the tallest in the state, makes the hike truly worth the effort.
5.5 mi away
Big Wilson Cliffs
An extremely popular trail for locals and tourists alike, Wilson Falls Trail along Big Wilson Cliffs is a Maine hiker initiation.
7.1 mi away
Moosehead Lake Scenic Byway
A 40-mile route covering almost 75,000 acres around Maine's Moosehead Lake, the largest in the state
8.1 mi away
Barren Mountain
A 7.5 mile strenous out-and-back hike along the infamous 100 Mile Wilderness.
