Sample three different sections of the famed Appalachian Trail as it winds through the Maine wilderness, with a look at some other fun activities to pursue along the way. This special episode stops in Carrabassett Valley for an overnight stay at the Horns Pond shelter in the Bigelow Range, followed by some mountain biking at Sugarloaf Mountain and kayaking on Flagstaff Lake. Next is a day hike to Pierce Pond in the Kennebec Valley Region, along with a whitewater rafting trip on the Kennebec River and an ATV ride at Northern Outdoors Lodge in The Forks. Wrapping things up is a hike up Barren Mountain in the 100-Mile Wilderness and a visit to the towns of Abbot and Monson, home to beautiful Lake Hebron.
Book and 7 maps: $24.00 MATC Members (20% discount) $30.00 Non-members
Book with no maps: $12.00 MATC Members. (20% discount) $15.00 Non-members
The Maine edition covers 282 miles from Katahdin in Baxter State Park to the New Hampshire state line in one planning guide and seven water- and tear-resistant maps. The pocket-sized planning guide contains background information, points of interest, and road-access directions. Each map is focused on the Appalachian Trail and overlaps with the neighboring maps. The surrounding area and additional side trails are also included. An easy-to-use elevation profile shows the ups and downs and the distance to the next campsite or shelter, side trails, and water sources. For added interest, maps indicate road crossings, waterfalls, and scenic areas. Maps are both water- and tear-resistant.
Map 1: Katahdin to South End of Nahmakanta Lake Published by the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. Four-color, 1:62,500-scale topographic maps with 50 feet contour intervals. Revised in 2009.
Map 2: Nahmakanta Lake to West Branch of the Pleasant River Published by the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. Four-color, 1:62,500-scale topographic maps with 50 feet contour intervals. Revised in 2009.
Map 3: West Branch of the Pleasant River to Monson Published by the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. Four-color, 1:62,500-scale topographic maps with 50 feet contour intervals. Revised in 2009.
Map 4: Monson to the Kennebec River Published by the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. Four-color, 1:62,500-scale topographic maps with 50 feet contour intervals. Revised in 2009.
Map 5: Kennebec River to Maine Highway 27 Published by the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. Four-color, 1:62,500-scale topographic maps with 50 feet contour intervals. Revised in 2009.
Map 6: Maine Highway 27 to Maine Highway 17 Published by the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. Four-color, 1:62,500-scale topographic maps with 50 feet contour intervals. Revised in 2009.
Map 7: Maine Highway 17 to Maine/New Hampshire State Line Published by the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. Four-color, 1:62,500-scale topographic maps with 50 feet contour intervals. Revised in 2009.
Maps can also be ordered individually under the Maps tab above.
Shipping and handling (with or without maps): $6.00 for 1 copy $10.00 for 2-6 copies
Did you observe a maintenance or issue on trail while hiking the AT in Maine?
Please send MATC a Trail Report providing details and a photo if available regarding an issue or maintenance need on the Maine AT. We will send your report on to our district managers.
