Mahoosuc Notch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mahoosuc Notch |
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| Elevation | 750 m (2,461 ft) |
| Traversed by | Appalachian Trail |
| Location | North Oxford, Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Range | Mahoosuc Range |
| Coordinates | 44°32.29′N 70°59.36′W / 44.53817°N 70.98933°W |
| Topo map | USGS Old Speck Mountain |
Mahoosuc Notch is a deep gap in the Mahoosuc Range of western Maine in the United States. It is traversed by the Appalachian Trail.
Description
The boulders on this mile-long section of trail present obstacles that must be climbed over and sometimes under, creating a unique hiking experience. There are occasional 10-foot (3.0 m) drops, and places where packs must be removed to squeeze beneath a boulder.
Many hikers call this stretch one of the slowest on the approximately 2,200-mile (3,500 km) trail. This so-called "killer mile" or the "Toughest Mile" is a very tough section that can cause even the most experienced hikers to slow down.
Image gallery
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The beginning of the "killer mile" from the south
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Rugged terrain of the trail
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Some of the boulders that hikers must pass under
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Pockets of ice can be found under the boulders even in the heat of July.
