While the Katahdin Loop is far from the only attraction in the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, it’s a relatively easily accessible entry point into Maine’s northern woods.

The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument saw a modest increase in visitors this summer, and the superintendent hopes for even more visitors once highway signs are installed. Overall, the ...

Katahdin Woods and Waters Superintendent Tim Hudson said the demand for camping in the 87,600-acre forested park already is there – with visitation at the park up 10 percent each of the past two ...

The wooded wilderness includes a 17-mile loop road with stunning views of Mount Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain, along with trails for hiking, mountain biking and snowmobiling, and paddling ...

New trails are being constructed in the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument as a part of a $120,000 project to improve visitor access to scenic ponds and other natural highlights on the ...

But at least there’s now a map. The Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument has created a new topographical map that identifies key features, like the loop road.

The land includes a 17-mile loop road with views of Mount Katahdin; trails for hiking, mountain biking and snowmobiling; and paddling on the Penobscot River's East Branch. ___ ...

This past winter, Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters teamed up with Caribou’s Outdoor Sport Institute to groom cross-country ski trails and offer free rentals and lessons. Now, the Park Service is ...