Katahdin, Maine’s highest mountain, sits prominently within the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Scenic Byway (see map below).
Passing through vast, breathtaking woods and waters, as well as 8 towns and villages, the byway will take you on an 89-mile journey filled with recreational opportunities as well as areas of significant history and culture.
Follow the footsteps of Henry David Thoreau and his Penobscot guides, experience the same magnificent vistas that inspired artists Frederic Edwin Church and Marsden Hartley, or venture into the wilderness that enlightened Theodore Roosevelt.
Nationally recognized for its excellent year-round outdoor activities, the scenic byway provides access to Baxter State Park, the Appalachian Trails (AT and IAT), the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, and the East and West branches of the Penobscot River for world-class whitewater rafting and paddling.
Explore on your own or seek out local registered guides and outfitters to access the byway’s many outdoor recreation sites. Make sure to visit area historical societies and museums, and read the interpretive panels along the byway to learn more about the region’s fascinating history.
Discover the Katahdin region, one of America’s most exciting wilderness playgrounds!
