Appalachian Trail: ME 15 to Jo-Mary Road
This classic 54-mile section travels through Maine's infamous 100-Mile Wilderness where countless notches, summit bids, and old-growth conifers are just a few highlights.
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Portland, ME: Casco Bay PaddlePaddle to an old military fort and visit several quaint Down East islands on this 6.8-mile trip around the rocky fingers of Maine's coast. Appalachian Trail: Caribou Valley Road to ME 16Put your lungs and quads to the test on this 7.5-mile summit climb that crests South Crocker and North Crocker mountains--two 4,000-foot peaks with five-star views. |
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Appalachian Trail: Mount KatahdinBig climb. Big crowds. Bigger reward. This classic 9.8-mile route climbs the tallest peak in Maine, a hiking high point in every sense. |
Trail Mix: EastYour region's go-now guide. America's Best CampsitesPark your tent in one of these 10 spots, and you'll be happy in the morning. Guaranteed. |
Appalachian Trail Nature Photo GalleryWildflowers, bugs, and other nature photographs shot by our map correspondent on the AT © Jeff Chow AT Shelter Photo GalleryA few of the shelters and lean-tos found along the length of the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow Panoramas of the Appalachian TrailA collection of five-star overlooks along the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow |
AT Interview: Correspondent Jeff ChowJeff Chow spent 10 months mapping every mile of the AT for BACKPACKER. Learn about his favorite spots and hard-earned tips here. |
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