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INTERNATIONAL
APPALACHIAN TRAIL The International Appalachian Trail begins in the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument , stretching north along the U . S . -Canada border to the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec . Ferry crossings allow it to pick up in Nova Scotia , Newfoundland , and Belle Isle . The trail ’ s proposed future route extends all the way across the Atlantic to Europe and North Africa ! Once completed , this will be the largest trail network in the world , featuring trails on three continents .
HIKING IN BAXTER STATE PARK
Strenuous | From Roaring Brook , climb to Chimney Pond for reflected views of Katahdin and a great lunch spot . Turn back here , or head up the steep and boulder-strewn Cathedral Trail to Baxter Peak . If you dare , continue on to Pamola Peak on the Knife Edge Trail , famous for its steep vertical drops on both sides of an extremely narrow path .
PLANNING ON HIKING IN BAXTER STATE PARK ? Advanced parking reservations are required even for day use .
Orono Bog Walk
MOOSEHEAD PINNACLE PURSUIT Visitors to the Moosehead Lake area can tackle the Moosehead Pinnacle Pursuit , a six-mountain hiking challenge that spans the unique Mount Kineo ( accessible only by ferry or boat ), Number Four Mountain , Whitecap Mountain , Eagle Rock , Big Moose Mountain , and Borestone Mountain . Hikes range from 3.5 to 6.5 miles round-trip . Complete all six and receive an official patch and sticker . Find a trail guide at mooseheadpinnaclepursuit . com .
AMP IT UP Ultra : Complete all 6 peaks within a single 48-hour period . Winter : Complete the challenge between January 1 and April 15 . Winter Ultra : Complete the Winter challenge within a 48-hour period .
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