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Katahdin, Chimney Pond


Highlights:

Classic glacial bowl with pristine mountain ponds
Near:Millinocket, ME
Scenery:
Distance:6.4 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:1450 ft
Hike Time:3.5 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:OK, but a few difficult spots
HikeType:Out and Back



Summary: The trail is a gently ascends through hardwood forest eventually offering glimpses of the north basin. Some steeper sections exist but overall the trail is very constant. Due to the number of hikers a good deal of erosion has occurred so you will often have to step from rock to rock.

See my other Mt Katahdin hikes.


Trailhead: From Millinocket Maine follow the signs to Baxter State Park. At the entrace to Baxter you will have to pay a fee depending on in-state / out-of-state status and how long you will be in the park All overnight use must be made in advance by reservation. Day use is limited and restricted. Gate opens at 6:00 a.m. in the summers months. Access is very restricted in the winter months.

From the gatehouse take a right and drive 7 or so miles to the Roaring Brook trailhead.

See www.baxterstateparkauthority.com for details
(Lat:45.55 Lon:-68.51)

Trail Guides for Katahdin, Chimney Pond:
DeLormes Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
by DeLorme (DeLorme)

DeLormes Baxter State Park Map
by DeLormes (DeLormes)

AMC Maine Mountain Guide
by Appalachian Mountain Club (Appalachian Mountain Club)

Best Seasons: Fall, Summer,
User Groups: Hikers,
Ranger Contact: See www.baxterstateparkauthority.com for details
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jon Willard, who has posted  54 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
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