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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

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Caution Increased Logging Traffic Along Swift Brook Road

Be alert for logging trucks along Swift Brook Road between the monument boundary and the start of the Loop Road. Logging trucks will be transporting logs on Swift Brook Road to Roberts Road. Logging trucks ALWAYS have the right of way. Keep your headlights on. Never stop on roads

Caution Hunting Season Begins

Hunting in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is now open for the 2026 season. Hunting is permitted on all monument land east of the East Branch Penobscot River. It is recommended that all visitors wear high visibility clothing regardless of their location within the mon Details open_in_new

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Das Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument ist ein geschütztes Gebiet im Norden von Maine, das eingerichtet wurde, um die natürliche Schönheit und die ökologische Bedeutung der Region zu bewahren. Besucher kommen wegen der weitläufigen Ausblicke auf den Mount Katahdin, den höchsten Gipfel in Maine, und der Möglichkeit, die vielfältigen Landschaften zu erkunden, darunter Wälder, Flüsse und Lebensräume für Wildtiere.

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Das Monument bietet eine Vielzahl von Outdoor-Aktivitäten wie Wandern, Kanufahren und Camping. Es ist auch ein Ort der Besinnung, der die Geschichte der Region und die Bedeutung von Naturschutzbemühungen ehrt. Die ruhige Umgebung bietet die Möglichkeit, sich zu entspannen und die Einfachheit der Natur zu schätzen.

In Bildern

Red and orange fall foliage hangs off dark branches on a green background.
Red and orange fall foliage hangs off dark branches on a green background.

Aktivitäten

Hike Deasey Ponds Trail
45-90 Minutes · Spring/Summer

Hike to Deasey Ponds by taking an easy 1.4 mile (round-trip) trail located at the southern area of the monumen...

Hike To Orin Falls
3-6 Hours

Hike to Orin Falls for a magnificent view of a cascading waterfall.

Hike the International Appalachian Trail
2-3 Days · Spring/Summer

Hike a segment of the International Appalachian Trail that connects the southern section to the northern secti...

Stargaze at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Enjoy stargazing in an International Dark Sky Sanctuary with some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi...

Hike To Barnard Mountain
2-4 Hours

Hike to the top of 1,558ft Barnard Mountain for a magnificent and expansive viewpoint of Katahdin Lake and Mt....

Bike the Katahdin Loop Road
Spring/Summer

The Katahdin Loop Road is a 17 mile loop starting on the Swift Brook Road past Sandbank Stream Campground.

Fall Colors
1-8 Hours

Explore ways to enjoy beautiful fall colors at Katahdin Woods and Waters.

Birding In The Southern Section

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument provides important and diverse breeding habitat for many species o...

Hike the Seboeis Riverside Trail
0-7 Hours

Hike the Seboeis Riverside Trail from the Seboeis Connector Trail. Starting from the Seboeis Connector Trail m...

Birding At The North Gate Area

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument provides important and diverse breeding habitat for many species o...

Hike the Lichen Trail
1-2 Hours

Enjoy a 1.2 mile (1.9km) day hike on the Lichen Trail at the south section of the monument with a wonderful vi...

Paddle the East Branch of the Penobscot River (From Lunksoos Boat Launch to Big Seboeis)
3-5 Hours · Spring/Summer

Enjoy paddling the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Katahdin Woods and Waters!

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At a glance

Eröffnet
2016
Öffnen
Daily open 24 hours
Barrierefreiheit
some trails are wheelchair accessible
Adresse
Route 11, Patten, ME 04765
Öffnungszeiten
Daily open 24 hours
Telefon
207-456-6001
Preis
Kostenlos
Webseite
www.nps.gov

Wissenswertes

Es ist kein Eintrittspreis erforderlich, aber Spenden sind willkommen.
Der Handyempfang ist begrenzt; laden Sie Karten im Voraus herunter.
Bringen Sie Insektenschutzmittel mit, besonders in den Sommermonaten.
Kleiden Sie sich in Schichten; die Temperaturen können erheblich schwanken.

Foto: NPS/ Gin Majka