There is a bridge closed on the Chimney Pond Trail
Hikers should cross the stream using the short re-route across the stream bed that is marked with blue flagging.
Year: 2026
Beginning 6/10, all Park trails are open for hiking
Hikers should be aware of spring conditions on some trails, including snow and downed trees.
Hunt (AT) Trail bypass: as of 6/8/2026, the bridge at Katahdin Stream Falls is closed for replacment
Hunt/AT trail hikers should utilize a bypass trail that begins at the Katahdin Stream Ranger Station, and follow the blue flagging that marks the bypass.
The Hunt and Abol Trails on Katahdin are open to Baxter Peak, and Traveler Ridge trails are open; the Chimney Pond Trail is open to Chimney Pond only; all other trail on Katahdin remain closed until further notice
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The Baxter State Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed to the public from 5/04 – 5/14 for a training event. The reservations phone line will still be open during this time.
Winter Camping Has Ended
No camping is permitted in the Park until the summer camping season begins on 5/15. Camping is permitted in BSP by reservation only.
All Katahdin & Traveler trails are closed at the trailhead
Please monitor our Today’s Condition’s page for updates (high elevation trails usually open late May/early June). Trail closures protect the sensitive alpine environment during freeze-thaw cycles.
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The Reservations Line and Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Monday, 4/20, in observance of Patriot’s Day.
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