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Summary: A flashlight is not necessary to view these caves but might add some pleasure. The amazing thing about these caves compared to most ice caves is the symmetry of the rocks. The walls appear almost man-made. Trailhead: From Chimney Pond in Baxter State Park, follow the Dudley trail 3/10s of a mile. You will find a sign showing the way to the caves. You must descend and hike along the base of a cliff. Before you reach the caves you must wiggle thru several tight spaces. Of course, first you must hike to Chimney Pond. (Lat:45.91555 Lon:-68.50509) Trail Guides for Pamola Caves: AMC Maine Mountain Guide by Appalachian Mountain Club (Appalachian Mountain Club) DeLormes Baxter State Park Map by DeLormes (DeLormes) Best Seasons: Fall, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/ 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. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by SL on 7/18/2005 We hiked to the Pamola Caves the third day the upper mountain was open in the spring, so for a little ways the trail was a waterfall, and there was water coming down the cliffs. Since the day was warm, the ice cold water was refreshing. Also, there was still a little ice left in the caves. Later in the season the trail will be drier, and you won't see any ice in the caves. Read the book Chimney Pond Tales before you go on this hike. It will explain who Pamola is, and you will enjoy the hike more. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Maine Hiking, Maine Trails, Maine Hikes, Penobscot County Hiking, Penobscot County Trails, Penobscot County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
