Mount Katahdin's Chimney Pond Trail - Baxter State Park
Hiking & Scenery

Chimney Pond Trail on Mt. Katahdin

Roaring Brook Campground to Chimney Pond

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3¼ mile
Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes

This trail, following Roaring Brook from Roaring Brook Campground, is a main artery from the south entrance of Baxter State Park to the base of Katahdin. It gets heavy use during the peak of the season and parking is always an issue. It is best to reserve a parking spot in advance.

From Roaring Brook Campground, bear west (left) from the junction sign. The trail continues along an old tote road, then crosses a brook to its northeast bank. At approximately 2¼ mile, the trail passes the south shore of Lower Basin Pond and enters the horseshoe-shaped valley of the Great Basin, which was carved by an ancient glacier. Still heading west, the trail ascends along mossy boulders and a rocky, root-bound footway. The North Basin Cut-off Trail will be on your right. Many footbridges are encountered from here on as the trail crosses a wetland area. The trail passes south of Dry Pond (wet only in spring or after a heavy rain) and soon reaches a junction with the North Basin Traill, which leads north (right) to Blueberry Knoll and/or the Hamlin Ridge Trail. Continuing southwest 0.3 of a mile, the trail passes a bunkhouse and terminates at a junction within sight of Chimney Pond.

"It was so awe-inspiring as we started our climb in full sunshine and then the clouds began to creep over the top of the ridge and obscure the summit. Soon after we reached the top the clouds gave way to the sun again and wow! The views were spectacular. It was a most rewarding adventure and experience that we shall never forget. What an awesome mountain is the great Katahdin." - Dale & Vickie Bynum, Texas

Other Trails on Mt. Katahdin

The following are the popular trails going up Mt. Katahdin. Each trail features a page of photos so you can get a close look at what they are like.

Park Season & Gate Hours

For safety reasons, rangers at Baxter Park require you to start your hikes early enough to safely finish in daytime. The times are available at our lodge.

Additional Park Info

For more information on Baxter State Park, visit:

www.baxterstateparkauthority.com
www.friendsofbaxter.org