Overview
About Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
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.
Weather
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
Discover Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Bike the IAT - Wassataquoik Stream Loop
Bike the 11 miles IAT-Wassataquoik Stream Loop at the southern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
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Bike the Katahdin Loop Road
The Katahdin Loop Road is a 17 mile loop starting on the Swift Brook Road past Sandbank Stream Campground.
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Bike the Upper East Branch Loop
Bike a 4 mile loop starting at the North Entrance to the monument off of Grand Lake Road.
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Bike to Big Spring Brook Hut
Take this 12 mile out-and-back route starting at Haskell Gate to Big Spring Brook Hut.
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Bike to Haskell Rock Pitch
Bike this 4 mile out-and-back trail to Haskell Rock Pitch.
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Bike to Orin Falls
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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Birding At The North Gate Area
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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Birding In The Southern Section
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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Fall Colors
1-8 HoursExplore ways to enjoy beautiful fall colors at Katahdin Woods and Waters.
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