Near Knife Edge Trail
Katahdin summit from the Saddle Trail
Near Knife Edge Trail
Mt. Katahdin Knife Edge
Near Knife Edge Trail
On the knife edge.
Near Knife Edge Trail
Talus field on Keep Ridge. Helon Taylor Trail
Near Knife Edge Trail
At the summit looking towards the Knife Edge and Pamola.

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Knife Edge Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
Starts at Katahdin summit where the Saddle Trail ends. Ends at Pamola where Helon Taylor starts.
0.9
mi
Distance
313
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.94mi
Distance
313ft
Elevation Gain
675ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
5,267ft
High Point
4,798ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

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