
Overview
Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have attracted humans for millennia.
Northern Maine experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 45-90F (7-30C). Fall temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C). Typically, the first frost is in mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 73 inches (185 cm). Winter temperatures range from 14-35F (-10 - 2C). Spring temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C).
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Things to do

Bike the 11 miles IAT-Wassataquoik Stream Loop at the southern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
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The Katahdin Loop Road is a 17 mile loop starting on the Swift Brook Road past Sandbank Stream Campground.
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Bike a 4 mile loop starting at the North Entrance to the monument off of Grand Lake Road.
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Take this 12 mile out-and-back route starting at Haskell Gate to Big Spring Brook Hut.
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Bike this 4 mile out-and-back trail to Haskell Rock Pitch.
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The Orin Falls Trail is a 6 mile out-and-back double track multiuse trail that leads you to a beautiful view of the Wassataquoik Stream.
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument provides important and diverse breeding habitat for many species of birds. Enjoy birding at the north end of the monument!
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument provides important and diverse breeding habitat for many species of birds. Enjoy birding in the monument!
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Explore ways to enjoy beautiful fall colors at Katahdin Woods and Waters.
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