MAINE
Katahdin
5,270 feet (NAVD88)
WHO - Dedicated Highpointers
WHAT - Height Rank # 22
Difficulty Rank # 15
DIFFICULTY # Level 2 - STRENUOUS - rough terrain/ scrambling - may need use of hands to cross boulders and keep balance
WHEN - Optimum Time - May 15th thru October 15th on a 1st come, 1st serve basis ‘til parking lots fill up.
WHERE - Latitude - 45 deg. 54 min. N
Longitude - 68 deg. 55 min. W
Central Maine, about 95 miles NW of Bangor
Wikipedia Link - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Katahdin
WHY - GET INVOLVED WITH APEXCHALLENGE 2019
Less Crowded than National Parks
A compelling Bucket List item
Other things to see in the Vicinity - look for Lobster Roll sandwiches at McDonalds while in Maine, Appalachian Trail Cafe in Millinocket
Always Leave the HP better than it was found
For some people:
APEX ACHIEVEMENTS ARE ARDUOUS ADVENTURES
For most people:
SUMMITS ARE SPECIAL SERENE & SERENDIPITOUS SPOTS TO SURVEY SURROUNDINGS
HOW - Hiking Poles are very helpful, take plenty of water
COMMENTS: Having climbed this peak 4 times I can say it is challenging