Mahoosuc Notch is a deep gap in the
Mahoosuc Range
The Mahoosuc Range, a northern extension of the White Mountains, straddles the border between New Hampshire and Maine. The range's highest peak, Old Speck Mountain, is the fourth-highest peak in Maine. Substantial parts of the range are publicly ...
of western
Maine
Maine () is a U.S. state, state in the New England and Northeastern United States, Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Provinces and territories of Canad ...
in the United States. It is traversed by the
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail (also called the A.T.), is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine, and passing through 14 states.Gailey, Chris (2006)"Appalachian ...
.
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 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 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
Image:Mahoosuc trail sign.JPG, The beginning of the "killer mile" from the south
Image:Mahoosuc trail1.JPG, Rugged terrain of the trail
Image:Mahoosuc trail2.JPG, Some of the boulders that hikers must pass under
Image:Mahoosuc ice pockets.JPG, Pockets of ice can be found under the boulders even in the heat of July.
References
External links
Backpacker.com: Hiking The Mahoosuc Range
Appalachian Trail
Mountain passes of Maine
Landforms of Oxford County, Maine
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