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Mount Katahdin and Hamlin Peak Loop

Loop hike to Mount Katahdin and Hamlin Peak via Chimney Pond Trail, Helon Taylor Trail, Pamola, Knife Edge Trail, Chimney Peak, South Peak, Baxter Peak, Saddle Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Caribou Spring, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Hamlin Peak, North Basin Trail, North Basin Cut-Off and Basin Ponds in the Baxter State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake #Park

  • Distance: 10.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 4,301 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,203 ft
  • Elevation loss: 4,298 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,480 ft
  • Moving time: 7 h 56 m
  • Moving speed: 1.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 2.4 mph
  • Total time: 10 h 31 m
  • Global speed: 1.0 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 10.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 4,301 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,203 ft
  • Elevation loss: 4,298 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,480 ft
  • Moving time: 7 h 56 m
  • Moving speed: 1.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 2.4 mph
  • Total time: 10 h 31 m
  • Global speed: 1.0 mph

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Baxter Peak - Mount Katahdin

United States > Maine > Piscataquis County > Mount Katahdin Township

Saddle Trail, Baxter State Park. #Hiking

Distance: 5.5 mi • Elevation gain: 3,753 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,217 ft

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