Near Dudley Trail
Mt. Katahdin Knife Edge
Near Dudley Trail
Talus field on Keep Ridge. Helon Taylor Trail
Near Dudley Trail
Heading down to Keep Ridge.
Near Dudley Trail
A notch of Mt. Katahdin.
Near Dudley Trail
Soak up the phenomenal views looking north from Pamola Peak on Mount Katahdin, Baxter State Park, Maine, USA. If you're hiking the AT from Georgia, this is the last view you'll experience!

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Dudley Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
A very boulder-filled scramble, but a fantastic ridge hike.
0.9
mi
Distance
1,997
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
LakeViews
Access Issues
Baxter State Park may close the trail depending on weather conditions. No children under 6 are permitted.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.94mi
Distance
1,997ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
4,904ft
High Point
2,906ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail leaves from Chimney Pond campground. It is a short, but very steep (class II) scramble to reach Pamola Peak. This trail is almost entirely above tree line. No water available on this trail. This hike is very strenuous, but easier than Cathedral Trail (Class II/II+). The trail starts off mellow in the trees, but quickly steepens. Above treeline, you travel along a boulder field following painted markers. Hands are often required to climb over boulders, but fall potential is relatively low.

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