Custom Backpacking & Slack-packing Itineraries

Highlights

  • Katahdin Adventure Co. specializes in professionally organized trips into the Maine Wilderness. We offer both guided and unguided trips.

  • Appalachian Trail Hostel & Outfitters is the closest dedicated hiker service to the northern-half of the 100-Mile Wilderness, providing lodging, shuttle service, equipment rentals, and food resupply for these custom trips.

  • If you are considering a Wilderness adventure, we can help you plan out the logistics, including which hike will fit your timeline, the best locations to get on/off the trail, and more.

Trailheads & Distance From Katahdin

The 100-Mile Wilderness spans from Abol Bridge to Maine Route 15, covering approximately 99.6 miles. Those wishing to hike Baxter State Park & Katahdin can hike the 15.1 miles from Abol Bridge to Baxter Peak on Katahdin, then choose from several routes down the mountain. We suggest using the Abol Trail for a roughly 4 mile descent of Katahdin.

  • Mile 0.00 - Baxter Peak, Katahdin

  • Mile 5.20 - Katahdin Stream Campground

  • Mile 15.1 - Abol Bridge

  • Mile 32.6 - Pollywog Stream

  • Mile 35.1 - Wadleigh Pond Road

  • Mile 41.0 - Nahmakanta Lake

  • Mile 56.0 - Jo-Mary Rd (Cooper Brook)

  • Mile 63.1 - Johnson Pond Rd (Crawford Pond)

  • Mile 69.4 - Logan Brook (West Branch Ponds Rd)

  • Mile 84.6 - Katahdin Ironworks Rd (KI Road)

  • Mile 99.4/100.4 - Otter Pond Parking

  • Mile 114.7 - ME Route 15

The 100-Mile Wilderness lies within the North Maine Woods. Access to trailheads from Pollywog Stream to KI Road require passing through gated check-points. These gates require day-use fees dependent on the number of people and direction of travel. Gate fees are $17 per person for non-residents, $12 per person for residents, and $0 for 70 and older.

Suggested Hikes

These hikes are good for both slack-packers & overnight backpackers. For all hikes beginning or ending at Katahdin, you should include the appropriate ascent/descent mileage on to the suggestions below. These suggestions would be the best options for getting the most out of your time based on how many days you plan to be in the Wilderness.

  • 1 Day

    • Jo-Mary Rd to Nahmakanta Lake = 15.0 miles

  • 2 Days

    • Jo-Mary Rd to Pollywog Stream = 23.4 miles

  • 3 Days

    • Pollywog Stream to Katahdin Summit = 32.6 miles

    • Jo-Mary Rd to Abol Bridge = 40.9 miles

  • 4-5 Days

    • Nahmakanta to Katahdin Summit = 41.0 miles

    • Johnson Pond Rd to Abol Bridge = 48 miles

    • Jo-Mary Rd to Katahdin Summit = 56.0 miles

  • 5-6 Days

    • Johnson Pond Rd to Katahdin = 63.1 miles

    • Katahdin Ironworks Rd to Abol Bridge = 69.5 miles

  • 7-8 Days

    • Katahdin Ironworks Rd to Katahdin Summit = 84.6 miles

  • 8-9 Days

    • ME Route 15 to Abol Bridge = 99.6 miles

  • 9-10 Days

    • ME Route 15 to Katahdin Summit = 114.7 miles

Plan a Trip

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