The intimidating Knife's Edge on Mount Katahdin seen from Chimney Pond in Baxter State Park on a clear June day.

Reporter Deirdre Fleming and Corinna Rec, daughter of photographer Gregory Rec, climb the Cathedral Trail on their way to the Knife's Edge, which can be seen in the background.

A hiker stands on South Peak, left, on Katahdin.

The views on the Cathedral Trail stretch for miles across Baxter State Park.

A view of the Knife's Edge from South Peak in Baxter State Park.

Susan Baker of Shapleigh, right, and Christa Matukaitis from Massachusetts climb the Cathedral Trail which leads to Knife's Edge.

Two hikers traverse the Knife's Edge trail.

It's a long way down from the top of 5,167-foot Mount Katahdin.

Bill Lisano of Massachusetts makes his way up the Cathedral Trail.

The views are well worth it after a long, steep climb up Katahdin.

Hiroshi Mashimo makes his way along the Knife's Edge on Katahdin. Mashimo said he hiked the Knife's Edge 30 years ago and that it was more difficult this time.

Light from a setting sun illuminates part of the Knife's Edge trail.