11.7 mi from the trailheadKatahdin Brook Lean-to
Campground

6.2 mi out & back · 2,585 ft gain · 3,639 ft high point · Very hard
From Appalachian Trailhead via the Appalachian Trail (1.1 mi)
In Appalachian National Scenic Trail · ME · OpenStreetMap contributors
This 6.2-mile out-and-back trail starts at Appalachian Trailhead via Appalachian Trail and summits The Owl peak at 3,639 feet, passing Katahdin Falls and other waterfalls.
2,585 ft of gain round trip.
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What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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