Chimney Peak in Baxter National Park

Chimney Peak

The small sharp peak adjacent to Pamola, separated by a narrow gap or "chimney".

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Chimney Peak Details

Chimney Peak is located on Katahdin and has an elevation of 4,900 feet. It is the small sharp peak adjacent to Pamola, separated by a narrow gap or "chimney". The chimney provides the most challenging section of the hike along the Knife Edge.

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Low

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Nearby Parks Around Chimney Peak

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Chimney Peak

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0.1 mi away

Pamola Peak

Located in the southern section of the Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 4,902 feet.

0.1 mi away

The Knife Edge

Many consider this trail to be the signature trademark of Katahdin.

0.4 mi away

The Knife Edge

In some spots nothing but the mountain's jagged spine is available as a foothold, not more than a few inches wide, lending to its very appropriate name.

0.6 mi away

South Peak

Located in the southern section of the Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 5,240 feet.

0.7 mi away

Great Basin

Mount Katahdin is not only "The Greatest Mountain," but it also has its own Great Basin sitting at the bottom.