Park headquarters in Millinocket is closed on Friday 10/17
The reservations phone line will remain open.
Author: Baxter State Park
The Visitor Center is now closed for the season
NOTICE OF TRAIL CLOSURE
As of Friday, October 17th, all Katahdin and Traveler Loop trails are closed for the season. Snow is falling at high elevations in Baxter Park, with expected fluctuations between freezing and thawing temperatures in the coming days. This weather creates conditions that increase hiking’s impact on alpine habitats and trails.
All trails and roads in the Park are now open
TRAIL AND ROADS STATUS
Starting Friday, June 6th, the Tote Road will be open through the Park. Be advised of soft shoulders and the need to use caution while driving on the Tote Road. All Traveler Mountain trails and all Katahdin trails, except the Saddle Slide trail will be open starting June 6th.
SPRING ROAD STATUS
Tote Road: open from Togue Pond Gatehouse to the Macmanus Brook gate, just north of Nesowadnehunk Field, and from Matagamon Gate open to Trout Brook Crossing (just past South Branch Pond Road). Roaring Brook and all other roads are open. CAUTION: road shoulders may still be soft in many areas.
NOTICE: due to winter weather our reservations office will open at 10 am today (3/31)
Due to snow, our reservations office will close today (Monday 5/24) at 2 pm
The reservations office (including phone lines) will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 5/25 from 10:30 to 1pm
The SFMA 2025-2035 Forest Management Plan is open for public review and comment
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