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Spring Update: Starting Sunday June 5, all Katahdin Trails will be open. The Tote Road is now closed from Phoenix Gate (at the Camp Phoenix turn) to Wadleigh Brook. Continue to watch for more updates!
Trail Update: Starting Wednesday June 1st, most Katahdin trails will be open, EXCEPT Saddle, Dudley, and Baxter Peak Cutoff. The Traveler Loop is open. The section of the Tote Road between Wadleigh Brook in the north and McManus Brook on the west side remains closed.
Starting Sunday May 15, Togue Pond Gate will open to Roaring Brook on the east and McManus Brook on the west, and Matagamon Gate will open to Trout Brook Crossing (the bridge just past the turn to South Branch Pond).
It’s winter! Katahdin, Traveler and all other trails are now open, see Design Your Trip/Hike/Winter page for more info
Baxter Winter Basics
Winter Camping Reservations for Dec 1 to March 31 are available by mail or by appointment, click here for
For Winter Use Registration Form visit our Winter Basics page
Roaring Brook Road closed for maintenance until further notice–other fall access updates here
Park information is available via the Reservations office 7 days a week 8AM-4PM, and by phone at 207-723-5140.
10-16-20 Katahdin and Traveler trails to close at midnight tonight to protect alpine resources