Stephen Priest
Website: https://www.outdoorsteve.com/
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6 pm
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The Knife Edge Trail on Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park is a legendary and challenging hike. This 1.1-mile section, stretching from 5,000-foot Pamola Peak to Baxter Peak, is known for its narrow, rocky path and steep drop-offs on both sides. It's not for the faint-hearted, but it offers breathtaking views of Maine's rugged wilderness.
Reaching the Knife Edge Trail itself is an adventure. Starting from Roaring Brook Campground, hikers face a 7-hour uphill trek to Chimney Peak before even beginning the Knife Edge. The trail's reputation as one of the most dangerous in New England is well-earned, with unpredictable weather and a history of accidents.
Steve Priest's plan to document this hike with a chest camera sounds like an incredible way to experience the trail vicariously. Are you considering joining him virtually, or are you inspired to tackle the trail yourself someday?