The Toughest Mile

The most challenging single stretch on the entire 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail just happens to be in Maine. Image subjects: view of Mahoosuc Notch Appalachian

The most challenging single stretch on the entire 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail just happens to be in Maine.
Image subjects: view of Mahoosuc Notch Appalachian Trail
trail through boulders almost like a cave
hikers confronting the Notch
hikers confronting the Notch
hikers confronting the Notch
hikers confronting the Notch

Location: Mahoosuc NotchFulling Mill MountainMahoosuc Mountain

By: Jonathan Van Fleet

Photography by: Marcy Monkman

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