USA Chimney Pond Overlook Via Cathedral Trail

Along the Cathedral Trail there is an overlook down to Chimney Pond.

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This trail is the shortest climb from Chimney Pond to Baxter Peak. The trail itself is 1.5 miles one-way (1.7 miles to Baxter Peak) and the elevation gain to Baxter Peak is 2,353 ft. To reach the peak, take a left onto Saddle Trail once you've reached the ridge for an additional 0.2 miles.

It is very steep climbing over three large rock buttresses. The climbing is almost all above tree line. There is no water on this trail.

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Chimney Pond Trail
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Views of Katahdin from along the Chimney Pond Trail
Quick Facts
Difficulty moderate
Trail Type linear
Distance 3.2 miles (5.2 km)
Estimated Time 2 hrs one way
Surface Type forested, rock
Elevation Range 1,329 feet (405 m)
Total Ascent 1,421 feet (433 m)
Features pond, mountain
Trail Markers blue paint
Scenery Rating must see
Maintenance Rating well maintained
Cell Reception none
Dog Friendly on a leash
Fees park entrance
Description
The Chimney Pond Trail is one of the most popular trails in the park because it accesses five out of seven trails that climb Mount Katahdin.

The Chimney Pond Trail enters the woods behind the Ranger Station at Roaring Brook Campground. The trail soon takes a sharp turn to the left when it reaches Roaring Brook. The trail is relatively flat at the start with a slight incline. After a short distance the Helon Taylor Trail climbs into the woods on the left. The trail becomes progressively more rocky and slightly more inclined as in continues to follow Roaring Brook.