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Five Great Family Escapes
100-Mile Wilderness Trail, Maine
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| There's a Moose Loose: Your neighbor in the Maine wilderness (Corbis) |
The northernmost stretch of the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail snakes through some of the least developed forest in the country. From the small town of Monson in the south to the pinnacle of 5,268-foot Mount Katahdin at trail's end, you'll hike through a blanket of spruces and firs, skirting swimming holes and climbing numerous mountains. On any given day, you can spot up to 20 moose. The best time to take the hike is mid- to late August when the bugs are gone, the days are warm, and the nights are cool but not chilly.
Read More: Appalachian Trail Guide (GORP.com)
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Last Updated: 15 Sep 2010
Published: 21 Sep 2005
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.
Published: 21 Sep 2005
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.
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