Found Deceased Tim Keiderling, 58, & daughter Esther Keiderling, 28, from New York, last seen heading to the summit of Katahdin, Maine 1 June 25,

[StillDiggin]

New York man and his daughter are missing somewhere on Katahdin.

Tim Keiderling, 58, and his daughter, 28-year-old Esther Keiderling, both of Ulster Park, New York, were last seen on Katahdin’s Tablelands heading toward the summit about 10:15 a.m. Sunday, according to Baxter State Park.
Park rangers began searching for them Monday morning when they discovered the Keiderlings’ vehicle still in the day-use parking lot, park officials said Tuesday.

No sign of them was found during a search of the Abol and Hunt trails and the Tablelands.

The search expanded Tuesday morning, with more than 30 game wardens along with tracking dogs, three Maine Forest Service helicopters and two Maine Army National Guard helicopters outfitted with infrared thermal imaging assisting park rangers
Both the Abol and Hunt trails have been closed until further notice.

A father and daughter are missing on Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A New York man and his daughter are missing somewhere on Katahdin. Tim Keiderling, 58, and his daughter, 28-year-old Esther Keiderling, both of Ulster Park, New York, were last seen on Katahdin’s Tablelands heading toward the summit about 10:15 a.

observer-me.com

 

[truthfinder2019]

The weather on 1 st June at Katahdin was OKish, with light rain at noon

Past Weather in Mount Katahdin, Maine, USA — Yesterday or Further Back

Weather reports from the last weeks in Mount Katahdin with highs and lows

www.timeanddate.com

Katahdin, which translates to "Greatest Mountain" in Penobscot, is the highest mountain in the state of Maine at 5,269 feet.

Katahdin is adjacent to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and the prominent visual feature in the region. Katahdin is held sacred by the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot nations and the geology within and around the monument is central to oral histories, traditions, and cultural practices for each tribal community.

Baxter Peak on Mount Katahdin is the northern terminus of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. For more information about climbing Katahdin visit Baxter State Park's website.

Katahdin - Located in Baxter State Park (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

Anyone who was on or around Katahdin’s summit between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday or who has any information about the Keiderlings can call the state police in Houlton at 207-532-5400.

The duo planned the trip around a weekend so they could attempt a hike up Katahdin’s Abol Trail, planning to start — weather permitting — between 6 and 7 a.m.

A father and daughter are missing on Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A New York man and his daughter are missing somewhere on Katahdin. Tim Keiderling, 58, and his daughter, 28-year-old Esther Keiderling, both of Ulster Park, New York, were last seen on Katahdin’s Tablelands heading toward the summit about 10:15 a.

observer-me.com

ETA map showing the Abol trail:

https://baxterstatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/trl_kat_28Mar17.pdf

 

[truthfinder2019]

The Abol Trail is a popular hiking route in Baxter State Park that leads to the summit of Katahdin's Baxter Peak. It's known for being the most direct route to the summit from a roadside trailhead, although it's not the easiest hike due to its steep and rocky terrain. The trail starts at Abol Campground and gains 3,982 feet in elevation over a distance of 3.4 miles (plus 1 mile on the Hunt Trail).

Key features of the Abol Trail:

• Direct Route: It's the shortest route to Baxter Peak from a trailhead.
  
  
• Steep and Rocky: The trail is known for its steep climbs, rocky terrain, and boulder fields.
  
  
• Elevation Gain: It gains a significant 3,982 feet in elevation.
  
  
• Distance: The trail is 3.4 miles long, plus 1 mile on the Hunt Trail to the summit.
  
  
• Scenic Views: The trail offers exposed sections with good views of the surrounding area.
  
  
• Water Sources: Water sources are often unreliable on this trail, so hikers should bring plenty of water.

Difficulty level: Very Strenuous

The Katahdin Abol Trail Hike in Baxter State Park | Northeast Hikes

If you're planning to hike Katahdin via the Abol Trail, you'll want to read this first. Get directions, a full trail description, and reservation info here.

www.northeasthikes.com

Hiking

Steps to success for hiking in Baxter. Find your trail We have 220+ miles of trail, only 16% of which are on Katahdin. There is much more to see in these 209,644 acres, and you won’t have as…

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5.2 miles one-way Elevation gain 4,188 ft

The Hunt trail is one of the more popular trails to the summit of Katahdin. This is because of the outstanding features along the trail such as picturesque Katahdin Stream Falls, the Boulders on Hunt Spur, the traverse of the Tableland, and extensive views in all directions, as 2.4 miles of the trail is above tree line.

Difficulty level: Very Strenuous
Trailhead Parking lot: Katahdin Stream Campground

 

[truthfinder2019]

PRESS RELEASE: Baxter State Park Rangers Lead Search For Missing Father and Daughter Last Seen Near Summit of Katahdin

BAXTER STATE PARK, Maine -- Baxter State Park Rangers are leading the search for two missing hikers who were last seen on the Katahdin Tablelands this past Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Tim Keiderling, age 58, and his daughter Esther Keiderling, age 28, both of Ulster Park, New York had left Abol Campground on Sunday to hike to the summit of Katahdin. They were last seen at approximately 10:15 a.m. heading towards the summit.

Baxter State Park Rangers began searching yesterday morning (Monday, June 1) after discovering that the Keiderling’s vehicle was still in the day-use parking lot. Baxter Park Rangers actively searched the Abol Trail the Hunt Trail, including the Katahdin Tablelands, and found no sign of the father and daughter.

Baxter State Park Rangers expanded their search on Katahdin this morning, assisted by over 30 game wardens including the Maine Warden Service Search and Rescue team and the Maine Warden Service K9 team. The Maine Forest Service is also assisting, searching the area from the air with three helicopters. The Maine Army National Guard also responded with a Blackhawk and a Lakota Helicopter outfitted with an infrared thermal imaging device.

At his point, searchers from the ground and air have not found any traces of the missing hikers. The search will continue through the daylight hours. Baxter State Park has closed the Hunt and Abol Trails on Katahdin in order to assist with the search. At this time, volunteer searchers are not needed.

Anyone who was on or around the summit of Katahdin Sunday between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., or who otherwise has any information regarding the location of Tim and Esther Keiderling, is asked to call Houlton State Police at 207-532-5400.
This release will be updated when new information becomes available.

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NOTICE OF CLOSURE: Due to an active search, effective immediately, the Abol and Hunt Trails are closed until further notice.

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[truthfinder2019]

https://baxterstatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/trl_kat_28Mar17.pdf

They left from Abol Campground

https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/nation-world/national/article307805020.html

 

[truthfinder2019]

A bit about Esther, she writes beautifully in Substack

Keep the Banner Flying | Esther Keiderling | Substack

Trying to connect on faith, family and culture (books, music and poetry). Click to read Keep the Banner Flying, by Esther Keiderling, a Substack publication. Launched 3 months ago.

keepthebannerflying.substack.com

Niagara Falls

Finding beauty in nature and family

keepthebannerflying.substack.com

Writing About Rain

(a poem)

keepthebannerflying.substack.com

Looking at the Heart

Can we see each other as God sees us?

keepthebannerflying.substack.com

She wrote this a few days ago

I'm on another sales trip with my dad like the one I described in this post and this time we planned the trip around a weekend so that we could climb Mount Katahdin. Tomorrow if it's not pouring with rain we’ll start hiking up the Abol trail between 6 and 7 a.m. If weather prevents us from going up Katahdin we’ll drive back to New York and stop at Walden Pond on the way. I'm a little nervous after everything I've read about the Abol trail but I'm going to do it if weather permits! If you don't see me back on Substack notes again, that's where I am.

Esther Keiderling on Substack

I'm on another sales trip with my dad like the one I described in this post and this time we planned the trip around a weekend so that we could climb Mount Katahdin. Tomorrow if it's not pouring with rain we’ll start hiking up the Abol trail between 6 and 7 a.m. If weather prevents us from going...

substack.com

Beautiful Twinkling Star

"Though sun or moon I cannot be to make the whole world bright, I'd find some little cheerless spot and shine with all my might." L.M. Bateman (from "If I were a beautiful twink…

comingfromstars.wordpress.com

About the Author

Hello! My name is Esther. I enjoy writing and trying to learn new skills such as cooking and crocheting. When I was a kid, my family used to sit around and read James Thurber, E.B White and Edna St…

comingfromstars.wordpress.com

 

[StillDiggin]

Father and daughter missing on Katahdin are experienced hikers, family says

The father and daughter were last seen around 10:15 a.m., Sunday on Katahdin’s Tablelands heading to the summit.

www.bangordailynews.com

 

[DS2021]

Tim's body was found

 

[DS2021]

abcnews.go.com/amp/US/mount-katahdin-missing-hikers-father-daughter/story%3fid=122470270

A man has been found dead and his daughter remains missing while attempting to hike to the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine, officials said Tuesday

 

[Jo in Calif]

Hiker found dead, daughter remains missing on Mount Katahdin in Maine: Officials

Tim Keiderling and Esther Keiderling, both of Ulster Park, New York, set out to hike the summit on Sunday, officials said.

abcnews.go.com

 

[DS2021]

"He loved life" Body of missing father found near summit of Mt. Katahdin; search for daughter continues

Search continues for Esther Keiderling, not seen since Sunday

www.wmtw.com

MILLINOCKET, Maine —
A massive search is still underway at Baxter State Park Tuesday for a missing hiker, after her father's body was found near the summit of Mt. Katahdin.

Baxter State Park Rangers were leading the search for Tim Keiderling, 58, and his daughter Esther Keiderling, 28, both of Ulster Park, New York. Rangers said they were last seen on the Katahdin Tablelands on Sunday, June 1 at about 10:15 a.m. headed towards the summit of Maine's highest peak

At about 2:45 this afternoon, a Maine Warden K9 found the body of Tim Keiderling near the summit of Mount Katahdin

 

[truthfinder2019]

This is so terribly sad. I would say she may have gone to seek help but then ?

 

[tlorik]

Did I miss it - any word on what the weather was doing while they were hiking up?

 

[TenaciousTBacon]

Heartbreaking news. Esther, hang on. Help is coming.

 

[maine2016]

Did I miss it - any word on what the weather was doing while they were hiking up?

The weather is so crazy up there on the mountain - it can be totally different than what it is at the campgrounds. Monday, there was snow, sleet and wicked wind at the summit (per other's posts in some hiking groups, so, I will put IMO on this bc I am not linking to anything) - many people turned back that day. They hiked Sunday, and it wasn't great that day either. But for her to survive up there through the latest weather would be pretty unlikely IMO

 

[maine2016]

MILLINOCKET, Maine —
Search teams have now found the bodies of both hikers who were missing on Mount Katahdin.

Baxter State Park Rangers announced just before 3 p.m. Wednesday that they found the body of Esther Keiderling, 28, at about 1 p.m. in a wooded area between two trails.

Body of second missing hiker on Mount Katahdin found between trails

Search continues for Esther Keiderling, not seen since Sunday

www.wmtw.com

 

[tlorik]

I'm so sorry to hear this - I was hoping for different news.

 

[acutename]

climbed this mtn years ago in decent fall weather. the rangers would actually close the trails if the weather was kicking up and I know now there are day permits so you cannot even start without a ticket. even on the "easier" trails there are some edges which would not be good in dark or bad weather. they require you to have lamps in case you wind up somewhere in the dark. this article makes me cry a little.

 

[truthfinder2019]

Baxter State Park Rangers announced just before 3 p.m. Wednesday that they found the body of Esther Keiderling, 28, at about 1 p.m. in a wooded area between two trails.

Why would she go away from the trail and be far from her dad ? I fail to see what could have happened to her father first, an then her. was the weather still that unstable and cold ?
Did he have a health issue eg stroke due to the difficulty of the hike and did she leave to get help?

 

[meanmaryjean]

I do not like where my mind is going with this scenario.