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Mount Katahdin's Helon Taylor Trail - Baxter State Park
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Helon Taylor Trail on Mt. Katahdin Roaring Brook to Pamola Peak Difficulty: Strenuous Named for the much-appreciated former supervisor of Baxter State Park, this trail offers a short but rugged ascent to Pamola Peak. Take Chimney Pond Trail for ¼ mile; turn west onto Helon Taylor Trail; ascent is fairly steep. Continue ascent southwest, crossing a stream (last water source). The ascent to Keep Ridge begins, with views worth many stops. This entire section, all the way to Pamola, is very exposed; caution is advised, as severe weather could blow in unexpectedly from the blind (west) side of Pamola. Following the cairns (rock piles), ascend the remainder of Keep Ridge to the summit proper, where there are excellent views of the Katahdin range. Here Dudley Trail leaves to the north (right) and the awesome Knife Edge juts out to the southwest (left). Note: Do not attempt the Knife Edge Trail if inclement weather looks at all threatening; in fact, descend from this peak immediately. The peak, known for its violent storms, inspired the Indian legends of Pamola, the huge, destructive storm bird. "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 Dudley Trail Chimney Pond 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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