BlackGun.Info Knife Edge Trail

Enter the Knife Edge trail, a 1.1-mile rock scramble stretching from Pamola (elevation 4902 feet) across Chimney Peak (4902 feet) and South Peak (5240 feet) to Baxter Peak (5267 feet). A footpath by the loosest of definitions, the serrated Knife Edge is notorious for getting as narrow as a lobster trap in places with a steep drop-off on both sides.

It was perfect weather to climb Mount Katahdin! We started hiking from Helon trail to reach the summit. I took some knife edge shots with the GoPro, enjoy!

Mount Katahdin and the Knife Edge Trail | Maine. The beauty of Katahdin does, of course, make it a very popular destination. If you’re hiking for the day and not staying at the park overnight, there are multiple trailheads at which to park and begin the hike, all of which require online reservations (parking areas are capped at a certain number of vehicles).

The most famous hike to the summit goes along Knife Edge, which traverses the ridge between Pamola Peak and Baxter Peak. The mountain has claimed 23 lives since 1963, mostly from exposure in bad weather and falls from the Knife Edge. For about 3/10 of a mile the trail is 3 feet wide, with a drop off on either side.

Knife Edge Trail is a 2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and nature trips and is best used from April until October.