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International Appalachian Trail in Maine

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Trail: The International Appalachian Trail runs from Mt Katahdin across New Brunswick to the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. The Maine section of the trail makes up approximately 100 miles of the 700 mile total length of the trail. At present, most of the Maine section of the trail follows roads.
Access fee: Park entry pass for Baxter State Park
Nearest towns: Shin Pond, Houlton, Fort Fairfield, ME
Trail map: Map and description of the trail are on the IAT website
Web site: International Appalachian Trail in Maine
Points of interest: Mount Katahdin is the tallest mountain in Maine and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail
Other activities:
Lodging: Available in a few towns along the trail
Camping: Baxter State Park has a few campgrounds. A few campsites are available along the IAT.
Weather forecast: Houlton
Tourism info: Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce
Getting to the trail: The trail can be accessed at several points along its length where it crosses or passes near roads.
Map of local region: Shin Pond | Houlton | Fort Fairfield

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