It was the 31st August 2007 and we made the long 10 hour road trip north to Maine and Baxter State Park. We had reservations at Katahfin Stream campground at the base on Mount Katahdin, which at 5,267 feet would be the most challenging high point we would do so far. As we looked up from our campsite, Mount Katahdin loomed ominously above with its grey rock face touching the light clouds (see last picture from campsite). It was a decent day (09.01.07) as we started the hike at 8am from our tent to the Hunt trail trailhead. Starting out hiking through the trees, above treeline the hike became a climb as we scrambled over lots of large rocks, some particuarly steep rock areas and faced some very windy conditions. We definately needed the gloves to protect the hands from the rocks, and the windproof gear. Once at the top, the walk along the ridge was a welcoming relatively flat hike before the final climb to the top. It was a busy day full of hikers. It was a fantastic view from the top as we enjoyed lunch. We met 2 brothers in their late 70's hiking which very impressive. The hike/climb took us 4 hours up, and 4 and a half hours back (1/2 hr at top) as we arrived back at the trailhead at 5pm. The next day, and barely able to walk as we suffered the side effects of our efforts on Katahdin, we headed south to the famous Acadia National Park and some Maine lobster bake.
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