
AT — Mahoosuc Notch and Range
The 'hardest mile on the AT' — a boulder-choked notch and steep gulf-and-peak topography.
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- Region
- Maine / New Hampshire, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Northern hardwood alpine (500–1,300 m)
- Best season
- June – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Winter Camping
- Skiing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Northern hardwood alpine (500–1,300 m)
- Best season: June – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
The 'hardest mile on the AT' — a boulder-choked notch and steep gulf-and-peak topography.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: June – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Northern hardwood alpine (500–1,300 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
AT — Mahoosuc Notch and Range trip tools
Popular pursuits at AT — Mahoosuc Notch and Range
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Winter Camping
Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.
- Skiing
Ski-touring access when the road closes for the season.
Animals around AT — Mahoosuc Notch and Range
Wildlife guideBlack bearUrsus americanus
Big gameWhitetail DeerOdocoileus virginianus
GamefishBrook TroutSalvelinus fontinalis
Wildlife guideNorth American beaverCastor canadensis
Big gameBlack BearUrsus americanus
GamefishSmallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu
Wildlife guideSnowshoe hareLepus americanus
Big gameWild HogSus scrofa


