lorothy12 - Jan 3, 2015 8:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2014
great summer hike
Hiked this with a big group of friends (under 12 of course…). Beautiful weather and a great, challenging hike.
bshirley - Nov 11, 2014 11:48 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2005
Great Hike
Camped a couple of days to bird and hike. Bagged the peak and got a Bicknell's Thrush along the way!
Bluebell08 - Oct 19, 2014 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2014
Beautiful
Bushwhacked a gulley/rock scramble route from Chimney Pond and descended Cathedral. Beautiful weather and isolation until the summit crowds. Highpoint #25.
Ides - Sep 15, 2014 5:20 am Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2014
beautiful day
By the Hunt trail.
Outdooraholic - Sep 12, 2014 3:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2014
HIghpoint #26
Hiked up the saddle trail in the rain (plus it had been raining for days prior). Trail was basically a river/waterfall. Not fun!
Grampahawk - Sep 12, 2014 9:29 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2014
excellent
We hiked into Chimney Pond in the rain and suffered through thunderstorms all night, but the dawn brought clear skies and high winds (50mph) so we opted not to do the knife edge. We did Baxter Peak and then the clouds covered the summit and we headed over to Hamlin. The wind blew the clouds away toward afternoon and we enjoyed the view into the basin as we hunkered out of the wind and had lunch. No one else opted the Hamlin Ridge trail so we had it all to ourselves. Great day.
Katelyn - Aug 23, 2014 5:38 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2014
Great views the entire trip
Up the Helon to Knifes Edge, down the saddle and Chimney Pond trails. Helon is a gorgeous hike, noted by big rocks jutting from the trail and lined by trees native to the area. The Knife's edge was beautiful, but much easier than anticipated. Be careful to pass any inexperienced hikers with caution. A beautiful day, warm 60degrees 10mph winds, clear skies- I couldn't have asked for a better day. I also spotted a moose who calmly drank from the same stream as I cooled my hands near the Roaring brook parking lot (about a mile in) Amazing hike all in all!
We summited Katahdin on the Hunt Trail. Very demanding hike, 5 1/2 hours up and 5 1/2 hours down. 60 degrees at the start, sweating like pigs in no time. However, the weather cooperated the whole way, probably mid 40's at the summit. My wife was 15 hours round trip.
Some points: 1) You need to secure a permit ***on-line***. We thought you just needed to show up early but they were already full for our Saturday (fortunately, there were permits available for Sunday). 2) 2 quarts was not enough. We actually stashed a 3rd quart at the falls but somebody pinched them. If you try this, hide your stash really well. 3) The holds and boulder scrambling can be very difficult if you're short. 4) There is no water at the trail head, bring extra in your car. 5) Bring your headlamp! I know, I know, you won't need it, but it's completely dark after sunset, no hiking possible without a light, and stuff does happen. 6) If you happen to encounter locked gates at the park (we did), there's an emergency release.
punchline - Jun 5, 2014 7:08 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2014
Hunt Trail
I would like to thank my employer for (unknowingly) sending me on business trips that just happen to be near state Highpoints :) Kathadin was one of those. Questionable weather reports initially almost lead me to not venture out. But as I got closer to the trailhead it was just overcast. Abol trail closed for the season so I took the Hunt trail up and down. On the way down the rain appeared and held on for most of the descent. One bonus was that I never had to break out the bug spray or sunscreen! Luckily the rental car had heated seats so that I could warm up my butt on the way back to the hotel! Highpoint #16
millertime300 - Apr 16, 2014 11:38 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2012
On a Knife's Edge
Climbed it via the Knife Edge route. Very windy but I pressed on anyways. Not for the faint of heart! Dramatic exposure. Loved it. Probably my favorite part of my hike to the Whites. Descended the Hunt/AT
IdahoScott - Apr 7, 2014 5:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 1997
Highpoint #5
The icing on the top of a great week of backpacking trip with my brother. Grey and blowing up top, but great memories!
BobD3 - Feb 15, 2014 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 1971
First of about 218 peaks on the AT
Beginning of a 1500 mile AT journey going north to south. Would love to go back and finish the segment between Roanoke, Va. and Springer Mtn. someday. Cloudy, cool, breezy, on the summit.
iamrwood - Jan 13, 2014 11:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2013
White Out
Hiked up to Chimney Pond pre-dawn and then up Cathedral Ridge. Weather prevented us from crossing Knife's Edge. :( [with Pocket Rocks & Big Bird]
artirm - Jan 5, 2014 7:41 pm Date Climbed: Mar 23, 2008
Good one
Cilley-Barber
WhiteInVermont - Nov 23, 2013 9:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2013
Sunshine Surprise
Hunt trail, forcast called for overcast but it was blue bird all day.
technicolorNH - Oct 21, 2013 12:12 am Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2013
harder than Washington, easier than Borah
Two hours and fifty five minutes up the Hunt trail. Great class two and three action until I hit the tabletop. Nice weather for mid October even if it was numbingly cold and windy at the summit. Great views. Three hours down punctuated by seeing three through hikers finishing their AT hike with a dreadlocked girl following behind them at a more reasonable (I.e. fast as opposed to blazing fast) pace. My 37th state high point.
Moogie737 - Oct 4, 2013 9:24 am Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2022
Helon Taylor-Knife Edge plus once down on the Saddle Trail
#1 10-2-13 Solo. Forecast for sunshine and NNW winds 10-20 mph held until Pamola Peak. From there it became 50' vis in thick moist clouds and winds 30 mph gusting to 40 mph. One upbeat aspect was that it was relatively warm, maybe 45 degrees. Met Tom (Abol trail) and one other at the weathered but still standing summit sign. Fall colors were breathtaking - when one could see them. On return I did the Knife-Edge again, holding on for dear life and descended below clouds at 4,000'. Exactly 7 hrs r/t. I'd love to do this route with clear skies and light winds. :) #2 10-4-22 W/Lana. 6+30 up HT-Knife Edge route. Bluebird day. Fall colors at 70%. 20+ hikers at the summit. Took the Saddle Trail down - it is definitely less demanding than the Knife Edge/HT going down. It had been 9 years since I last did this peak and I can attest that age takes its toll on speed. But we made it just fine and enjoyed the group campsite at Bearbrook both before and after the climb.
joseyinnet - Sep 30, 2013 11:28 am Date Climbed: Sep 28, 1986
Beautiful fall day
Went up and down Abol slide trail. Gorgeous fall weather, and lots of nice foliage. Quite a bit easier than I was expecting, but still a great experience. Nice to see a lot of Appalachian trail hikers finishing. Anyway, state HP#22 in the books...
nefarious_1_ - Sep 29, 2013 12:30 am Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2013
Fantastic Mountain
Up Dudley, across Knife Edge, down Saddle: an incredible, fantastic climb. Round trip around 9hrs including a nice break at Baxter Peak while talking to few guys completing their AT thru-hike. Dudley was wet and slippery making for a trully exhilarating climb. The weather was quite cloudy at the start and cleared up nicely for the Knife Edge traverse allowing for some excellent photographs. Certainly one of my (if not THE) favorite Northeast climbs to date. Also saw several moose throughout the park during a couple day hikes. I can't wait to visit the park again.
We went up Abol over knifes edge, and back down. A member of our group fell behind and got switched around at the top. I had to set off at 10 pm for a search and rescue hike to find her. Everyone got back safe, some lessons were learned, and all is forgiven.
lorothy12 - Jan 3, 2015 8:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2014
great summer hikeHiked this with a big group of friends (under 12 of course…). Beautiful weather and a great, challenging hike.
bshirley - Nov 11, 2014 11:48 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2005
Great HikeCamped a couple of days to bird and hike. Bagged the peak and got a Bicknell's Thrush along the way!
Bluebell08 - Oct 19, 2014 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2014
BeautifulBushwhacked a gulley/rock scramble route from Chimney Pond and descended Cathedral. Beautiful weather and isolation until the summit crowds. Highpoint #25.
Ides - Sep 15, 2014 5:20 am Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2014
beautiful dayBy the Hunt trail.
Outdooraholic - Sep 12, 2014 3:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2014
HIghpoint #26Hiked up the saddle trail in the rain (plus it had been raining for days prior). Trail was basically a river/waterfall. Not fun!
Grampahawk - Sep 12, 2014 9:29 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2014
excellentWe hiked into Chimney Pond in the rain and suffered through thunderstorms all night, but the dawn brought clear skies and high winds (50mph) so we opted not to do the knife edge. We did Baxter Peak and then the clouds covered the summit and we headed over to Hamlin. The wind blew the clouds away toward afternoon and we enjoyed the view into the basin as we hunkered out of the wind and had lunch. No one else opted the Hamlin Ridge trail so we had it all to ourselves. Great day.
Katelyn - Aug 23, 2014 5:38 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2014
Great views the entire tripUp the Helon to Knifes Edge, down the saddle and Chimney Pond trails. Helon is a gorgeous hike, noted by big rocks jutting from the trail and lined by trees native to the area. The Knife's edge was beautiful, but much easier than anticipated. Be careful to pass any inexperienced hikers with caution. A beautiful day, warm 60degrees 10mph winds, clear skies- I couldn't have asked for a better day. I also spotted a moose who calmly drank from the same stream as I cooled my hands near the Roaring brook parking lot (about a mile in) Amazing hike all in all!
texassheps - Jul 23, 2014 7:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2014
Tough but doableWe summited Katahdin on the Hunt Trail. Very demanding hike, 5 1/2 hours up and 5 1/2 hours down. 60 degrees at the start, sweating like pigs in no time. However, the weather cooperated the whole way, probably mid 40's at the summit. My wife was 15 hours round trip.
Some points: 1) You need to secure a permit ***on-line***. We thought you just needed to show up early but they were already full for our Saturday (fortunately, there were permits available for Sunday). 2) 2 quarts was not enough. We actually stashed a 3rd quart at the falls but somebody pinched them. If you try this, hide your stash really well. 3) The holds and boulder scrambling can be very difficult if you're short. 4) There is no water at the trail head, bring extra in your car. 5) Bring your headlamp! I know, I know, you won't need it, but it's completely dark after sunset, no hiking possible without a light, and stuff does happen. 6) If you happen to encounter locked gates at the park (we did), there's an emergency release.
punchline - Jun 5, 2014 7:08 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2014
Hunt TrailI would like to thank my employer for (unknowingly) sending me on business trips that just happen to be near state Highpoints :) Kathadin was one of those. Questionable weather reports initially almost lead me to not venture out. But as I got closer to the trailhead it was just overcast. Abol trail closed for the season so I took the Hunt trail up and down. On the way down the rain appeared and held on for most of the descent. One bonus was that I never had to break out the bug spray or sunscreen! Luckily the rental car had heated seats so that I could warm up my butt on the way back to the hotel! Highpoint #16
millertime300 - Apr 16, 2014 11:38 am Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2012
On a Knife's EdgeClimbed it via the Knife Edge route. Very windy but I pressed on anyways. Not for the faint of heart! Dramatic exposure. Loved it. Probably my favorite part of my hike to the Whites. Descended the Hunt/AT
IdahoScott - Apr 7, 2014 5:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 1997
Highpoint #5The icing on the top of a great week of backpacking trip with my brother. Grey and blowing up top, but great memories!
BobD3 - Feb 15, 2014 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 1971
First of about 218 peaks on the ATBeginning of a 1500 mile AT journey going north to south. Would love to go back and finish the segment between Roanoke, Va. and Springer Mtn. someday. Cloudy, cool, breezy, on the summit.
iamrwood - Jan 13, 2014 11:32 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2013
White OutHiked up to Chimney Pond pre-dawn and then up Cathedral Ridge. Weather prevented us from crossing Knife's Edge. :( [with Pocket Rocks & Big Bird]
artirm - Jan 5, 2014 7:41 pm Date Climbed: Mar 23, 2008
Good oneCilley-Barber
WhiteInVermont - Nov 23, 2013 9:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2013
Sunshine SurpriseHunt trail, forcast called for overcast but it was blue bird all day.
technicolorNH - Oct 21, 2013 12:12 am Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2013
harder than Washington, easier than BorahTwo hours and fifty five minutes up the Hunt trail. Great class two and three action until I hit the tabletop. Nice weather for mid October even if it was numbingly cold and windy at the summit. Great views. Three hours down punctuated by seeing three through hikers finishing their AT hike with a dreadlocked girl following behind them at a more reasonable (I.e. fast as opposed to blazing fast) pace. My 37th state high point.
Moogie737 - Oct 4, 2013 9:24 am Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2022
Helon Taylor-Knife Edge plus once down on the Saddle Trail#1 10-2-13 Solo. Forecast for sunshine and NNW winds 10-20 mph held until Pamola Peak. From there it became 50' vis in thick moist clouds and winds 30 mph gusting to 40 mph. One upbeat aspect was that it was relatively warm, maybe 45 degrees. Met Tom (Abol trail) and one other at the weathered but still standing summit sign. Fall colors were breathtaking - when one could see them. On return I did the Knife-Edge again, holding on for dear life and descended below clouds at 4,000'. Exactly 7 hrs r/t. I'd love to do this route with clear skies and light winds. :) #2 10-4-22 W/Lana. 6+30 up HT-Knife Edge route. Bluebird day. Fall colors at 70%. 20+ hikers at the summit. Took the Saddle Trail down - it is definitely less demanding than the Knife Edge/HT going down. It had been 9 years since I last did this peak and I can attest that age takes its toll on speed. But we made it just fine and enjoyed the group campsite at Bearbrook both before and after the climb.
joseyinnet - Sep 30, 2013 11:28 am Date Climbed: Sep 28, 1986
Beautiful fall dayWent up and down Abol slide trail. Gorgeous fall weather, and lots of nice foliage. Quite a bit easier than I was expecting, but still a great experience. Nice to see a lot of Appalachian trail hikers finishing. Anyway, state HP#22 in the books...
nefarious_1_ - Sep 29, 2013 12:30 am Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2013
Fantastic MountainUp Dudley, across Knife Edge, down Saddle: an incredible, fantastic climb. Round trip around 9hrs including a nice break at Baxter Peak while talking to few guys completing their AT thru-hike. Dudley was wet and slippery making for a trully exhilarating climb. The weather was quite cloudy at the start and cleared up nicely for the Knife Edge traverse allowing for some excellent photographs. Certainly one of my (if not THE) favorite Northeast climbs to date. Also saw several moose throughout the park during a couple day hikes. I can't wait to visit the park again.
ljbailey - Sep 15, 2013 1:29 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2013
slippery on knifes edgeWe went up Abol over knifes edge, and back down. A member of our group fell behind and got switched around at the top. I had to set off at 10 pm for a search and rescue hike to find her. Everyone got back safe, some lessons were learned, and all is forgiven.