11.7 mi from the trailheadKatahdin Brook Lean-to
Campground
7.8 mi out & back, trail only · 830 ft gain · 1,154 ft high point · Moderate
Reached from Appalachian Trailhead, 8.2 mi each way
In Appalachian National Scenic Trail · ME · OpenStreetMap contributors
Foss and Knowlton Trail is a 7.8-mile out-and-back route in Maine with 830 feet of climb.
830 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground
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