Appalachian Trail
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Somerset County, ME
Point-to-point trail in Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Somerset County, ME. Hiking.
- Distance
- 257.8 mi (414.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 50,853 ft (15,500 m)
- Est. Time
- 108 hr 50 min
- High point
- 5,213 ft (1,589 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Goose Eye Mountain 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Trailhead 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Peak: Baldpate Mountain 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from start
- Peak: Little Baldpate Mountain 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from start
- Shelter: Frye Notch Lean-to 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Hall Mountain Lean-to 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Black Brook campsite 30.4 mi (48.9 km) from start
- Peak: Old Blue Mountain 32.8 mi (52.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Bemis Stream Campsite 41.2 mi (66.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Sabbath Day Pond Lean-to 45.5 mi (73.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Eddy Pond Camp 57.6 mi (92.7 km) from start
- Peak: Saddleback Mountain 59.3 mi (95.4 km) from start
- Peak: Saddleback Junior 62.4 mi (100.5 km) from start
- Shelter: Poplar Ridge Lean-to 63.7 mi (102.5 km) from start
- Peak: Spaulding Mountain 71.7 mi (115.4 km) from start
- Campsite: South Branch Carrabassett River Campsite 75.5 mi (121.5 km) from start
- Peak: South Crocker Mountain 77.5 mi (124.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Cranberry Stream Campsite 84.9 mi (136.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 86.9 mi (139.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 87.4 mi (140.6 km) from start
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Questions about Appalachian Trail
How long is Appalachian Trail?
Appalachian Trail is 257.8 mi (414.8 km) long. Most people take about 108 hr 50 min. It climbs 50,853 ft (15,500 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,213 ft (1,589 m).
How hard is Appalachian Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Appalachian Trail?
17 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Appalachian Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 253.2 mi (407.4 km). Toilets: 12.2 mi (19.7 km), 56 mi (90.1 km), 116.9 mi (188.2 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Appalachian Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (94% under trees).
What can you do on Appalachian Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Appalachian Trail?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Appalachian Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Appalachian Trail
- Carlo Col Trail Appalachian National Scenic Trail · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- Goose Eye Trail Mahoosuc Ecological Reserve · Hard · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Carlo Col Trail Appalachian National Scenic Trail · Hard · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- Goose Eye Trail Appalachian National Scenic Trail · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Notch Trail Mahoosuc Ecological Reserve · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Success Trail Appalachian National Scenic Trail · Hard · 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
- Notch Trail Coos County · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Dryad Falls Trail Coos County · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
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