Mahoosuc Notch
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| Mahoosuc Notch | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 750 metres (2,500 feet) |
| Location | Maine,  United States |
| Range | Mahoosuc Range |
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| Topo map | USGS Old Speck Mountain |
| Traversed by | Appalachian Trail |
Mahoosuc Notch is a deep gap in the Mahoosuc Range of western Maine, traversed by the Appalachian Trail. 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 ten-foot drops, and places where packs must be removed to squeeze beneath a boulder.
Many thru-hikers call this stretch one of the slowest on the 2,174-mile trail. This so-called "killer mile" or the "Toughest Mile" is a very tough section that can cause even the most experienced hikers to slow down.
 The beginning of the "killer mile" from the south. |
 Rugged terrrain of the trail. |
 Some of the boulders that thru-hikers must pass under. |
 Pockets of ice can be found under the boudlers even in the heat of July. |
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