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Established in 1939, Katahdin Stream is a popular family campground providing access to Katahdin via the Appalachian Trail as well as access to numerous streams and ponds in the Kidney / Daicey area.
26mi to Millinocket
12 lean-tos
10 tentsites
3 group sites holding 12, 13, and 25 people
One of the best campgrounds in the park to wake up at. The sun rising from behind Katahdin every morning is hard to beat.
Picked our son up fro.m the Appalachian trail. Good place to wait for your thru hiker or camp yourself
Very clean and nice facilities. The tent pads were level and free of rocks and debris. Overall a very nicely maintained campground.
I decided to take in the park area since it was opening up for the first day of the season. Basically if l understood Ranger Rick correctly the park is open year round by permit only, access is not by your automobile. When driving around checking out the area came upon an access Road to a camp ground which people use for a base camp at a Trail Head. I was quite impressed with the accommodations provided by the park service. There was only a couple of people in the camp ground. All Trails were closed due to safety concerns. The area was set up really well, plenty of space for a lot of people. Privies and each site were set up with an open over head roof structure of some sort. Commune areas were very pleasantly set up for use by larger parties. Enjoy the photos, I have been able to photograph a few to post.
Mr. P. 😁😁😎🤔
I love this mountain. New trail, same destination yet still a new experience. Travelled up the Hunt trail and loved every minute of the climb. As soon as you break the tree line the backdrop turns amazing with an increasingly improving view.
Also, the climb was at times intimidating, even for a seasoned hiker such as myself. The ridgeline that made up the most challenging leg of the trail begins at an area where travellers are offered a few installed holds to aide in the climb. This is where many turn back.
These steel permanent holds are an excellent place for anyone who might be anxious when confronted with heights to turn around. The next mile or so was intense as the trail really gains altitude with no foilage hiding the heights. Aside from the three perma-holds there were two to three more loactions that required upper-body strength but not too extrenous. One crevice on the spine made small packs an asset.
The trail is marked really well, if you cannot find a marker back track yourself a little bit there is always a marker (white on this trail). These markers are painted with a reflective paint making them easy to find in the dark with headlamps. I recommend at least 1.5 gallons of water for this trip per person, but always ask a Ranger first, obviously their knowledge trumps my opinion.
