Mount Katahdin isn’t just Maine’s tallest peak. It’s a challenge, a symbol, and a breathtaking wilderness experience. Standing at 5,267 feet, Katahdin commands respect. It rises sharply from endless forests, a granite crown of adventure and legend. Its name, from the Penobscot people, means “The Greatest Mountain.” That’s exactly how it feels when you first see it. Click here to read about the overseas highway. The Gateway: Baxter State Park Mount Katahdin lives in Baxter State Park, a wild sanctuary preserved by Governor Percival Baxter. He bought the land piece by piece. His one condition: the park must stay “forever wild.” Today, the park is untamed and raw. There are…