Mount Katahdin

Mount Katahdin (/kəˈtɑːdɪn/ kə-TAH-din) is the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Maine. It is 5,267 feet (1,605 m) tall.

Mount Katahdin
Katahdin from 10,000 ft (3,000 m)
Highest point
Elevation5,267 ft (1,605 m)NAVD 88[1]
Prominence4,288 ft (1,307 m)[2]
Listing
  • North America isolated peaks 78th
  • U.S. state high point 22nd
  • New England Fifty Finest 2nd
  • New England 4000-footers
Coordinates45°54′16″N 68°55′17″W[1]
Geography
Mount Katahdin is located in Maine
Mount Katahdin
Mount Katahdin
Northeast Piscataquis, Piscataquis County, Maine, U.S.
Mount Katahdin is located in the United States
Mount Katahdin
Mount Katahdin
Mount Katahdin (the United States)
Parent rangeAppalachian Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Mount Katahdin
Geology
Age of rockDevonian, Acadian orogeny
Mountain typeGranite
Climbing
First ascent1804 by Charles Turner, Jr.
Easiest routeHike, Abol Trail / Hunt Trail
3.8 miles (6.1 km)
U.S. National Natural Landmark
Designated1967

References
  1. "Katahdin 2". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
  2. "Katahdin, Maine". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-11-08.


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