Rock Climbing on Katahdin in Baxter State Park Rock Climbing at Katahdin Katahdin provides an opportunity for rock climbing with an alpine flavor that is nearly unique in the east. Most of the routes are long, and the approaches and descents are even longer.
Protection is generally good with a selection of nuts, especially in the larger sizes.
The rock itself is a highly weathered, alpine granite, and though the freezing and thawing action have created many good cracks and holds, it has also produced an abundance of loose rock. Chimney Pond is the center of rock climbing activity at Katahdin. The Ranger will check your gear. Climbing helmets are required. Bivouacs are not permitted.