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Ascent of Katahdin on 2006-08-16

Climber: Dave Ward

Others in Party:

Wife
daughter and son.

Date:

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Katahdin

Location:

USA-Maine

Elevation:

5268 ft / 1605 m

Ascent Trip Report

When we started out on the Hunt Trail at 6:00 am, it was a sunny, pleasant day. By the time we cleared the tree line, the clouds had rolled in. When we reached the Gateway, it was nothing but fog, and by the time we reached the summit, it was cold, raining, and we could only see about 30 feet in front of us. We got the "money shot" at the summit sign, then headed back down.
As this was our first serious hiking outing with the family, we were the last ones off the mountain, at 8:00 pm. Yes, it took us 14 hours and we couldn't walk properly for a day or two, but it was a great family experience !!

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

4185 ft / 1275 m

Distance:

10.4 mi / 16.7 km

Route Conditions:

Maintained Trail, Exposed Scramble, Aid Climb

Gear Used:

Ski Poles

Weather:

Raining, Breezy, Low Clouds

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

4185 ft / 1275 m

Distance:

5.2 mi / 8.4 km

Route:

Hunt Trail

Trailhead:

Katahdin Stream Campground 1083 ft / 330 m

Time Up:

8 Hours

Descent Statistics

Distance:

5.2 mi / 8.4 km

Route:

Hunt Trail

Trailhead:

Katahdin Stream Campground

Time Down:

6 Hours

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