Hey guys this is my first post on here so hopefully I do it correctly.

My question is, what is the best way to summit Katahdin when doing a SOBO thru-hike? I would really like to hike the Knife Edge (weather permitting) and then go down on the Hunt Trail. If my calculations/ research is correct, then this would mean carrying my pack all the way from Roaring Brooke Campground (RBC) or finding someone to drive me from Katahdin Stream Campground up to RBC. I've been reading trail journals and looking through the forums but I can't find detailed information on what to do.

These are two possible options
Start at Roaring Brooke and go to :

1.)Chimney pond campground ~3.3 mi (stay night),
from here hike Dudley trail (1.3mi) -> Knife Edge (1.1mi) -> Hunt Trail (5.2mi) to Katahdin Stream Campground.
total ~ 7.6 mi Chimney Pond to Katahdin Stream

2.)Katahdin Stream Campground
from here hike Helon Taylor trail (3.2mi) -> Knife Edge (1.1mi) -> hunt trail (5.2mi) to Katahdin Stream Campground
total ~ 9.5 mi Chimney Pond to Katahdin Stream

If these are not possible what are some other common treks? I heard that Abol trail is closed.

Any advice or suggestions would be wonderful!
Thank you!