[at-l] nice to meet you/Katahdin

[Snodrog5@aol.com (Snodrog5@aol.com)]

Hi Stargazer
You wondered;
"i'm heading to millinocket on oct. 15 to start my honeymoon at the katahdin 
inn, and from what i've read, i have a sinking feeling i won't get the chance 
to set a foot or eye on the AT. is this true? does everything close down in 
mid-october?" 
 Heck, no! Baxter only closes the campgrounds on October 15th, the Park will 
be open for day hiking while you're there, weather permitting. Check out 
Baxter State Park Headquarters, you won't regret it! Last year the Park 
closed due to heavy snow the first week of October, but was open again by the 
end of the month. The first weekend of November was glorious up there.
 For a day hike on the AT in Baxter I recommend going up out of Katahdin 
Stream Campground. Just over a mile is a great wood bridge leading to an open 
ledge with great views west. Just beyond that there are side trails to some 
awesome overlooks of Katahdin Stream Falls. If you're willing to go up a bit 
more, you'll climb a stone staircase leading you up to some great huge 
boulders to scramble up on with spectacular views of the Mountains that the 
AT fades off into. All this, and still below treeline, too! Dress warm, 
don'tcha know.
 If the AT is closed, drive past Katahdin Stream Campground and park in the 
pulloff where the AT turns left into the woods. The AT here goes past 
Moose-full ponds on it's way to Daicey Pond. Be Careful Around The Moose. You 
could also drive up further and go into Daicey Pond Campground. You park next 
to a field where the AT shelters are (they're behind the privy). Walk up the 
road (it's the AT) into the campground and go to the small library building 
on your left. The view from the porch is awesome! Let me know if you have any 
other questions :O)
welcome, and have a great time, Stargazer!


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