Author: Baxter State Park

Snowmobiling is now closed in Baxter State Park. The Park has closed the Main Entrance Gates at Togue Pond Gatehouse, Matagamon Gatehouse, and the Logan Brook Road gate.

Yesterday’s storm brought enough snow that the Park’s Tote Road is now accessible by snowmobile. PLEASE REMEMBER: The Tote Road is the only place in the park where snowmobiles are allowed. DO NOT FOLLOW snowmobiles tracks that lead off the TOTE ROAD. The speed limit is a maximum of 20 MPH throughout the entire park.… Continue reading “Tote Road Update” →

What you need to know about the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse and Baxter State Park

In early April, there is no access to Katahdin or the Traveler Range, and limited access to other locations within Baxter State Park. Those wishing to view the April 8th solar eclipse should be aware of the seasonally restricted access and consider making alternative plans. While the Park is open year round, access to much… Continue reading “What you need to know about the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse and Baxter State Park” →

Following the recent heavy winds and rain, the mountain lost a lot of its early season snow. Waterbodies are not fully frozen over. Portions of the Appalachian Trail in the southern end of the Park (including the AT kiosk area at Abol Bridge) are flooded due to water being released from a dam upstream on… Continue reading “Park Conditions Update” →

All Katahdin and Traveler Ridge trails are closed at the trailheads until further notice due to wet conditions. Visitors should be prepared for wet conditions and blowdown trees on other trails throughout the Park. Park gates remain closed to vehicular traffic for the season.

The Park’s reservations office and headquarters will be closed on Monday 2/19 in observance of President’s Day.