Name: Knife Edge Trail
Rating: 4.7

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This is a challenging and narrow knife edge trail with steep and potentially deadly drops. At points the trail is no wider than a couple of feet wide.

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Bryan Gagner with improvements by Liz

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4.7 from 3 votes

#8

in Roaring Brook, Katahdin Lake, Katahdin

#7676

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4.7 from 3 votes

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#8

in Roaring Brook, Katahdi…

#103

in Maine

#7,676

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Mar 27, 2015 near Millino…, ME

Nov 7, 2019 near Millino…, ME

Apr 2, 2015 near Millino…, ME

At the summit looking towards the Knife Edge and Pamola.

Mar 27, 2015 near Millino…, ME

Apr 2, 2015 near Millino…, ME

Soak up the phenomenal views looking north from Pamola Peak on Mount Katahdin, Baxter State Park, Maine, USA. If you're hiking the AT from Georgia, this is the last view you'll experience!

Apr 1, 2017 near Millino…, ME

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Knife Edge Trail

“Starts at Katahdin summit where the Saddle Trail ends. Ends at Pamola where Helon Taylor starts. ”

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1.6

73%

5,249' 1,600 m

4,762' 1,452 m

170' 52 m

545' 166 m

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