Mt Kathadin, 2024

Six High Peaks Aug 30-Sept 2, 2024

Image - Nife edge and Chimney pond from Baxter Peak at 5,270' | Sept 6, 2020

This is an opportunity for scouts to get Maine’s highest peak rocker and the final destination to complete the 6-high peaks. Let's go climb the majestic Mt Katahdin (Baxter Peak at 5,270'), the northern terminus of the Appalachian trail. Six leaders scoped it out back in 2020 during the height pandemic and felt it is high time we bring our scouts to experience what we thoroughly enjoyed as much as we were challenged. Having seen a seven year old and first year scouts climb Mt Washington fall of 2023, we are confident our scouts can hike this giant in the beautiful Maine wilderness.

It'll be an out & back with 10.7 miles starting at Roaring Brook trailhead, up Chimney Pond and Saddle Trail with a vertical gain of 3,832'. The second day we'll explore the state park, go canoeing, fishing, swimming etc.

Download the packing list for the trip including details on what you will need to wear or pack on the hike to the place known for "The World's Worst Weather"

SCHEDULE

July 24 - Sign up deadline
August - Shakedown hike TBD
Friday: Aug 30, 7AM - depart from CVS, eat breakfast, pack lunch to eat along the way, CLASS-A arrive and camp at Abol and Katahdin Stream
Saturday, Aug 31 - relocate to Bear Brook Group sites (3 miles from Roaring Brook Trailhead), Explore Baxter state park
Sunday, Sept 1 - get up 6 AM, eat breakfast, be on trail by 8AM
Monday, Sept 2 - eat breakfast, drive home in CLASS-A, eat on the road

Katahdin Survey trip, Sep 4-7, 2020243 new items added to shared album

MERIT BADGES you can work on

Camping

Cooking

Hiking

Canoeing

Medical and Consent forms - This is very important!!

Scouts (and attending Adults) without these forms will not be allowed to participate:

Medical Forms: Only Part A, B is required to attend this trip. Please visit our Medical Forms page for everything you need to know and do
Activity Consent Form: Please complete this form and email activity-registration@troop4hopkinton.com

BSA Health Form

BSA-health-medical-form.pdf

BSA Activity Consent Form

BSA-actvity-consent-form.pdf

See Gear list for the Trip »

If you have any questions or concerns contact Mr Thapa

Baxter Peak via Chimney Pond and Saddle Trail• A parking reservation is required at major trailheads throughout the park. For more information on parking reservations in Baxter State Park please visit: https://reservation.baxterstatepark.org/reserve/parking • Baxter State Park charges an entrance fee, for current rates please visit: https://baxterstatepark.org/camp-summer/fees/ This route will bring hikers up the Chimney Pond Trail past Chimney Pond to the beginning of the Saddle Trail. Take the opportunity to rest at Chimney Pond before the steep climb. After climbing up the Saddle Trail headwall the trail gains a ridge leading to the top of the Baxter Peak. This is a good route for anyone looking to avoid the exposed Knife Edge Trail.