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
690
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
0.94mi
Distance
690ft
Elevation Gain
328ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
5,267ft
High Point
4,796ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

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