by GEM Trail » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:01 am
by rasgoat » Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:59 am
by AlexeyD » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:48 am
rasgoat wrote:As far as the Katahdin suggestion is concerned, I say, since the knife edge is about the same in both directions, take the Cathederal trail UP and descend via the knife edge/ Dudley or heelon Taylor trails. The Cathederal Trail is one of my all time favorite hiking/scrambling trails and certainly a gem in the East as far as I'm concerned. The Cathederal/Knife Edge loop is awesome.
Poles or no poles, have fun!
by James_W » Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:39 am
rasgoat wrote:I have the three tier collapseable poles and use them on all of these routes because I love them while hiking. During the scrambling sections, I just fully shorten them and stick them into a small pocket on the outside of my pack & strap the tops to the pack. It really comes down to what you are comfortable with.
As far as mileage is concerned, these routes do have much more moderate grade hiking with many rocks and boulders than scrambling. If you are going light and fast, chances are you won't need them, but if you have heavy packs, they can be a great asset.
I use them regardless because I love the way they keep my arms busy and pumping while hiking, they provide improved balance on extremely rocky terrain as well as the reduced knee impact.
by chocodove » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:52 pm
rasgoat wrote:As far as the Katahdin suggestion is concerned, I say, since the knife edge is about the same in both directions, take the Cathederal trail UP and descend via the knife edge/ Dudley or heelon Taylor trails. The Cathederal Trail is one of my all time favorite hiking/scrambling trails and certainly a gem in the East as far as I'm concerned. The Cathederal/Knife Edge loop is awesome.
Poles or no poles, have fun!
by kakakiw » Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:33 pm
chocodove wrote:rasgoat wrote:As far as the Katahdin suggestion is concerned, I say, since the knife edge is about the same in both directions, take the Cathederal trail UP and descend via the knife edge/ Dudley or heelon Taylor trails. The Cathederal Trail is one of my all time favorite hiking/scrambling trails and certainly a gem in the East as far as I'm concerned. The Cathederal/Knife Edge loop is awesome.
Poles or no poles, have fun!
I like this idea. How much distance does this add to the route (I have yet to get a map)?
by rasgoat » Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:12 am
by chocodove » Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:36 am
rasgoat wrote:Well the only options for a day trip from Roaring Brook are an out and back on the knife edge OR the Cathederal / Knife Edge Loop Or the Knife Edge/ Saddle trail loop. I am not loking at a map but I am pretty sure the Cathedaral / Knife Edge Loop is the shortest, I know for sure it is shorter than the Saddle Trail loop (avoid).
by jniehof » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:29 am
chocodove wrote:I'm planning on talking to a ranger a little beforehand so we can figure out when we need to get to the gate. Anyone want to share their experiences on getting into the park?
by chocodove » Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:21 am
by James_W » Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:26 am
chocodove wrote:We just got back from a successful trip up Huntington. Ended up getting a pair of poles and using one each for me and my girlfriend. They came in quite handy up until the Fan, after which we stowed them until out of the ravine. I am VERY glad we had them on the way down via Lion Head- our knees were shot by the end even with them. We'll likely use the same method (one each) when we get to Maine in a few weeks.
Btw, that trail is no joke!
by rasgoat » Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:34 pm
by Chinigo » Mon Jul 05, 2010 7:10 am
by chocodove » Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:18 am
Chinigo wrote:I just climbed Katahdin last week by Helon Taylor/Knife Edge and returned the same way. That was a brutal climb as I have not been able to get to as many mountains lately - all my hiking has been flat (though long) - so I was not in prime mountain condition.
Bring EXTRA water - I ran dry on the way down and suffered for it.
If you go this way, poles will be useful until you get to the steepest part on Pamola, then they are not particularly useful through the summit (Baxter). But, you will want them for the descent, and I also suggest 2/person.
I suggest the park pass system - use the website and reserve your parking space at your desired trailhead for $5.
by John Duffield » Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:57 am
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