Katahdin summit area

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The Katahdin summit area is the high, exposed alpine plateau and collection of peaks at the top of Maine’s tallest mountain, known for its rugged terrain, dramatic cliffs, and panoramic views.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf alpine plateau
geographic feature
mountain summit area
accessedBy Abol Trail
Cathedral Trail
Hamlin Ridge Trail
Helon Taylor Trail
Hunt Trail
Knife Edge Trail
climateZone alpine climate
elevation approximately 1606 meters
approximately 5267 feet
hasFeature Knife Edge ridge
dramatic cliffs
exposed alpine environment
glacial cirques
panoramic views
rocky plateau
rugged terrain
steep ravines
hasHighestPoint Baxter Peak
includes Baxter Peak
Chimney Peak
Hamlin Peak
Pamola Peak
South Peak
isNorthernTerminusOf Appalachian Trail
knownFor challenging hiking routes
hazardous winter conditions
rapidly changing weather
technical scrambling sections
locatedIn Baxter State Park
Maine
Mount Katahdin
Piscataquis County, Maine
United States
managedBy Baxter State Park Authority
linked to: Baxter State Park
overlooks Baxter State Park interior
Chimney Pond
Great Basin
South Basin
partOf Appalachian Mountains
Katahdin massif
popularFor backcountry photography
hiking
mountaineering
subjectTo strict access regulations
vegetationZone alpine tundra

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Hunt Spur connectedTo Katahdin summit area
Abol Trail accesses Katahdin summit plateau
linked to: Katahdin summit area
Cathedral Ridge accesses Katahdin summit area
Cathedral Ridge near Katahdin summit plateau
linked to: Katahdin summit area
Cathedral Trail accesses Katahdin summit area
Saddle Trail leadsTo Katahdin summit area
Saddle Trail isKeyApproachTo Knife Edge section of Mount Katahdin
linked to: Katahdin summit area
Katahdin summit area partOf Katahdin massif
linked to: Katahdin summit area
Great Basin of Katahdin partOf Katahdin massif
linked to: Katahdin summit area
Great Basin of Katahdin associatedWith Katahdin summit area
Chimney Pond area overlookedBy Katahdin’s South Basin cliffs
linked to: Katahdin summit area
Mount Katahdin trail network accesses Tableland (Katahdin)
linked to: Katahdin summit area
Abol Campground partOf Katahdin region of Baxter State Park
linked to: Katahdin summit area