Mountain · 3 routes

Pamola

4,901 ft · Maine

Summit
4,901 ft
Routes
3 ways up

Routes up Pamola

  1. Knife Edge TrailEasyabout 466 ft of climbing0.9 miSee the route
  2. Dudley TrailModerateabout 1,978 ft of climbing1.6 miSee the route
  3. Helon Taylor TrailHardabout 3,353 ft of climbing2.8 miSee the route
Compare the routes
Knife Edge TrailDudley TrailHelon Taylor Trail
ClimbingAbout 466 ftAbout 1,978 ftAbout 3,353 ft
Round trip0.9 mi1.6 mi2.8 mi
DifficultyEasyModerateHard
TerrainHikeHikeHike
Map of the 3 routes up Pamola, with each route's start numbered and the summit marked
Knife Edge TrailDudley TrailHelon Taylor TrailMap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors

About Pamola

Pamola is a summit in Maine, 4901 feet elevation. It is reached by the Helon Taylor Trail, a public trail passing within 150 meters of the summit.

Before you go

Permits and fees

Day hikers not camping in the park the prior night need a $10 Katahdin Trailhead Pass (parking reservation) to be assured of hiking from a Katahdin trailhead. Season: June - October (not required in May); reservations open April 1. Official source: https://baxterstatepark.org/general-info/

Forecast on Pamola

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Questions about Pamola

How tall is Pamola?

4,901 ft (1,494 m).

How many routes go to the summit of Pamola?

3: Knife Edge Trail, Dudley Trail and Helon Taylor Trail.

What is the shortest route up Pamola?

Knife Edge Trail, about 0.9 mi.

Do you need a permit to climb Pamola?

Day hikers not camping in the park the prior night need a $10 Katahdin Trailhead Pass (parking reservation) to be assured of hiking from a Katahdin trailhead. Season: June - October (not required in May); reservations open April 1. Official source: https://baxterstatepark.org/general-info/

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