Katahdin Stream Campground

This is the AT route to summit Katahdin. Parking access is excellent. The route up Hunt Trail is a tough 6+ miles to the summit, but mostly very well marked.

I love this mountain. New trail, same destination yet still a new experience. Travelled up the Hunt trail and loved every minute of the climb. As soon as you break the tree line the backdrop turns amazing with an increasingly improving view. Also, the climb was at times intimidating, even for a seasoned hiker such as myself. The ridgeline that made up the most challenging leg of the trail begins at an area where travellers are offered a few installed holds to aide in the climb. This is where many turn back. These steel permanent holds are an excellent place for anyone who might be anxious when confronted with heights to turn around. The next mile or so was intense as the trail really gains altitude with no foilage hiding the heights. Aside from the three perma-holds there were two to thr

I decided to take in the park area since it was opening up for the first day of the season. Basically if l understood Ranger Rick correctly the park is open year round by permit only, access is not by your automobile. When driving around checking out the area came upon an access Road to a camp ground which people use for a base camp at a Trail Head. I was quite impressed with the accommodations provided by the park service. There was only a couple of people in the camp ground. All Trails were closed due to safety concerns. The area was set up really well, plenty of space for a lot of people. Privies and each site were set up with an open over head roof structure of some sort. Commune areas were very pleasantly set up for use by larger parties. Enjoy the photos, I have been able to photogra

Don't bring wood with you. It's 5 dollars a bundle at the range station on site. They have drove up stores and walk in sites. Walk in you have to park on the maine road and it's a short walk to those camp sites. This campground has access to the hunt trail and is the last stretch of the Appalachian trail

Hiked the hunt trail, couldn't go all the way up cause my buddy didn't wanna make it but it was a beautiful trail