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Mount Katahdin's Dudley Trail - Baxter State Park
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Dudley Trail on Mt. Katahdin Chimney Pond to Pamola Peak Difficulty: Strenuous During the early 1900's Leroy Dudley, the famous Maine Guide, blazed this trail. It ascends Pamola Peak at a very steep grade, almost completely above treeline. Exposure is maximum and caution is advised. From the Chimney Pond ranger's cabin, head east by the northeast shore of Chimney Pond. The trail, marked with blue blazes, begins a very steep ascent through scrub trees and mossy boulders. Some striking cliffs are seen on the right. At 0.4 mile, a spur trail turns left to caves created from fallen slabs of Katahdin granite. These caves offer shelter from the rain, but they are no place to be if thunder and lightning are present. Past this spur trail, Dudley Trail continues its ascent along the rocky way and soon rises above treeline. There are many fine views along the upper portion of this trail. Index Rock is a great place for stunning photos. At Pamola Peak, Helon Taylor Trail comes in on the east (left) and the Knife Edge Trail descends southwest. "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. Abol Trail Abol Campground to Thoreau Spring Difficulty: Strenuous ...Abol Trail Details and Photos Chimney Pond Trail Roaring Brook Campground to Chimney Pond Difficulty: Moderate ...Chimney Pond Trail Details and Photos Hunt Trail Northern End of Appalachian Trail - Katahdin Stream Campground to Baxter Peak Difficulty: Strenuous ...Hunt Trail Details and Photos Cathedral Trail Chimney Pond to Baxter Peak, the "hard" way Difficulty: Strenuous ...Cathedral Trail Details and Photos Saddle Trail Chimney Pond to Baxter Peak, the "easier" way Difficulty: Strenuous ...Saddle Trail Details and Photos Knife Edge Trail Difficulty: Strenuous ...Knife Edge Trail Details and Photos Helon Taylor Trail Roaring Brook to Pamola Peak Difficulty: Strenuous 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:
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