Maine is wild. Weather, terrain, and trail conditions conspire to test the new hiker. Mt. Katadhin in Baxter State Park is the state’s highest peak and the northern tip of the Appalachian Trail. Starting there, I hiked about 110 miles south with a friend. Man, were we bruised, blistered and black-fly bitten by the end. Lobsters never tasted so sweet. Recommended for car campers off the beaten path, or intermediate hikers.