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mm 0.0 - From the memorial plaque on Katahdin you are looking down the AT on its first (last) mile towards the Tablelands below. Courtesy askus3@optonline.net
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This is a precariously steep and tricky descending spot on the Hunt Trail (AT) as it comes down off Mt. Katahdin. Sept. 3, 2002. Courtesy askus3@optonline.net
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mm 4.0 - Going further down Mt. Katahdin on the AT, about one mile from the first AT access point (Katahdin Stream Campground) is Katahdin Stream Falls. Sept. 3, 2002. Courtesy askus3@optonline.net
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mm 5.3 - Here is the sign for Katahdin Stream Campground you should look for 8 miles up the Baxter Park Road from the Togue Pond Gate. You make a right turn here to go into the parking lot and access for your climb up Mt. Katahdin. Courtesy askus3@optonline.net
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mm 5.3 - This trail sign is at the junction of the entrance road to Katahdin Stream Campground with the Baxter Park Road. You must drive in the .1 mile into the Campground for parking. Do not park at the junction as the sign says. Courtesy askus3@optonline.net
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mm 6.2 - the AT crosses the outlet of Tracy Pond. Here is this beautiful view back to Mt. Katahdin. Courtesy askus3@optonline.net
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At MM 8.8 is Big Niagara Falls. This photo was taken Sept. 7, 2002. Courtesy askus3@optonline.net
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In the vicinity of MM 10 is this pleasant view of Nesowadnehunk Stream. The AT parallels this stream for approximately 2 miles. Courtesy askus3@optonline.net
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MM 14.4. Here at the crossing of Abol Stream you get this incredible view of Mt. Katahdin. Imagine the excitement of a thru-hiker, getting this view of their final destination after five months of hiking. Courtesy askus3@optonline.net
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14.7 MM. Half-mile north of Abol Bridge, the AT leaves the road. Here is the trail sign at that intersection for the last 14.7 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Courtesy askus3@optonline.net
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