Hiking Katahdin with children
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:11 am
Hello,
We are planning a trip to Baxter in August and are considering a hike to Baxter Peak. My kids will be 6.5 and 9.5. My concern is not as much with the amount of time we will be on the trail (I would expect it to take us around 10 hours), but with the complexity of the rocky portions. What trail will be the safest and easiest for them (or am I nuts for even considering). We have done a fair amount of trails with them, some of which were considered challenging. I would appreciate your thoughts!
Thanks!
We are planning a trip to Baxter in August and are considering a hike to Baxter Peak. My kids will be 6.5 and 9.5. My concern is not as much with the amount of time we will be on the trail (I would expect it to take us around 10 hours), but with the complexity of the rocky portions. What trail will be the safest and easiest for them (or am I nuts for even considering). We have done a fair amount of trails with them, some of which were considered challenging. I would appreciate your thoughts!
Thanks!