| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Pamola, Chimney, South, Katahdin, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Roaring Brook, Chimney Pond, Dudley, Knife Edge, Saddle |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
By reservation only, if not camping in the park. And if you have a reservation, you still need to be at the gate before your reservation expires at 7:05am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
This is a challenging and rewarding hike. I think it is 14.2 miles and 5,500' gain. It was a perfect weather day. I hung around and took my time preparing because in Baxter, it seems that most hikers start hiking at the same time, especially day use hikers. I also wanted to wait for the air to warm up a bit. The top half of the Dudley Trail is a very steep boulder climb. The section between Pamola Peak and Chimney Peak is almost a technical climb, and it's not uncommom for a hiker to freeze and cause a traffic jam. This is one of the very best above treeline hikes in the northeast.
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 | Name: |
forestgnome |
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 | E-Mail: |
patrick42637@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-05 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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