Mahoosuc Notch

Mahoosuc Notch is a deep gap in the Mahoosuc Range of western Maine in the United States. It is traversed by the Appalachian Trail.

Mahoosuc Notch
Elevation750 m (2,461 ft)
Traversed byAppalachian Trail
LocationNorth Oxford, Oxford County, Maine, United States
RangeMahoosuc Range
Coordinates44°32.29′N 70°59.36′W
Topo mapUSGS Old Speck Mountain

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"[1] is a very tough section that can cause even the most experienced hikers to slow down.[2]

  • The beginning of the "killer mile" from the south
    The beginning of the "killer mile" from the south
  • Rugged terrain of the trail
    Rugged terrain of the trail
  • Some of the boulders that hikers must pass under
    Some of the boulders that hikers must pass under
  • Pockets of ice can be found under the boulders even in the heat of July.
    Pockets of ice can be found under the boulders even in the heat of July.

References
  1. "The Toughest Mile - Getting Started | GORP.com". Archived from the original on 2014-10-13. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  2. "Hiking the Mahoosuc Range". May 2002.
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