Chimney Pond ("South") Basin - Summer Rock Routes

Chimney Pond (South) Basin - Summer Rock Routes is a climbing area in Baxter State Park in Maine, managed by State Park and Recreation. It sits within the park's network of trails and climbing spots, with the Dudley Trail and Chimney Pond Trail both about 0.1 mile away. The area has 12 traditional routes, all rated between 5.5 and 5.9 on the YDS scale. The Armadillo, a 5.7, was first climbed by Herbert Towle in 1935, and Memorial Buttress, also a 5.7, was done by Dan Koch and Ben Townsend in summer 1982. American Beauty, another 5.7, was climbed by Ben Townsend and Dorcas Miller. The North Basin Trail is about 0.6 mile away, and the North Basin climbing area is about 0.9 mile off. The Chimney Couloir ski tour is about 0.7 mile away.