Hiking in Maine: Here’s how to enjoy a small sample of the Appalachian Trail
A series of community hikes provides the opportunity to get a taste of the Appalachian Trail without making the entire 2,192-mile commitment.
By CAREY KISH
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Hikers descending Mt. Abraham on a perfect fall day get a view of plenty of other opeaks including, from left to right, Mt. Redington, South Crocker Mountain, Spaulding Mountain and Sugarloaf. Carey Kish photo
The Appalachian Trail in Maine extends from the New Hampshire border over the crest of the western mountains, across the Kennebec River valley and through the 100-Mile Wilderness to Baxter Park and finishes atop Katahdin. The 282-mile stretch is arguably the most remote, rugged and scenic of the trail’s 14-state, 2,192-mile route that emanates in northern Georgia.