The letters ‘H.M.’ and ‘J.M’ were etched into the middle of the sign at the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, the state park said Thursday.
Mount Katahdin
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Baxter State Park rangers rescue 4 hikers on Katahdin
The hikers became stranded on the mountain’s Knife Edge Thursday after dark.
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Second Katahdin hiker died from complications of hypothermia
Tim Keiderling’s death was ruled accidental by the medical examiner’s office, which previously determined that his daughter Esther died of blunt force trauma that park officials said likely resulted from a fall.
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One of Katahdin hikers likely died after falling and sliding into boulders
The Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner says Esther Keiderling died of blunt force trauma. Baxter State Park officials say she likely slipped on icy terrain during the descent.
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What you need to know to climb Katahdin safely
Experts say it’s important for hikers not to underestimate the challenging terrain and unpredictable weather on Maine’s highest mountain — and to prepare for conditions to be worse than they seem.
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Body of second missing hiker found on Katahdin
Dozens of searchers spent nearly 3 days looking for the father and daughter who went missing while hiking the Abol Trail on Sunday.
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‘Going to Maine’ takes readers on a wacky, wild and wonderful walk
Sally joins her best friend for an epic hike on on the Appalachian Trail, America’s most beloved footpath. In her memoir of the trip, she shares the monumental adventure that completely changed the course of her life.
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Challenging skiing on Hammond Ridge Trails
In recent years, several friends have recommended Nordic skiing on the Hammond Ridge Trails near Baxter State Park. About a three-hour drive from my home in Topsham, arranging a trip to ski the trail system is logistically difficult. A major mid-February storm that dropped 16 inches of snow on the area motivated me to plan […]
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Katahdin Monument road access expansion bill clears Senate
Added road access from Millinocket is expected to help more people visit Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and boost the local economy.
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Opening of Wabanaki welcome center near Katahdin delayed, but public will get a peek
The Tekαkαpimək Contact Station at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is open to visitors for limited hours this weekend.