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5,003 ft
Distance
133 ft
Climb
-496 ft
Descent
03:58:46
Avg time
-363 ft
Altitude change
4,806 ft
Altitude min
5,252 ft
Altitude max
5,252 ft
Altitude start
4,888 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-60.1%
Grade max
32%
Grade min
1,604 ft
Distance climb
2,979 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
03:58:46
Avg time
Knife Edge Trail Details
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Riding AreaBaxter State Park
Greenville, Maine -
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingExtreme
This route is completely exposed and several people have died or have been seriously injured while attempting a traverse in inclement weather and/or high winds. Do not attempt to leave the ridge once you have started. Hiking Knife Edge across and back is not recommended due to its difficulty and the amount of time it adds to the hike – it takes approximately 1 to 1½ hrs. one way. Access to Knife Edge is from the Roaring Brook Campground. Hiking it from the Hunt or Abol Trails means ending at Roaring Brook Campground, an hour by road from your vehicle on the other side of the mountain. We do not provide shuttle service. There is no water on this trail.
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(45.904450, -68.921500)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knife Edge Trail
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Where is Knife Edge Trail located?
Knife Edge Trail is located in Baxter State Park, Greenville, Maine, United States. It is part of the Baxter State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.90445, -68.9215.
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How hard is Knife Edge Trail?
Knife Edge Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 7.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Knife Edge Trail?
Knife Edge Trail has 41 m of elevation gain. The trail has 151 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,465 m to 1,601 m.
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Is Knife Edge Trail a point to point trail?
Knife Edge Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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