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NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE
As of Saturday, November 2nd, the Park Tote Road will be gated at Wadleigh Brook and the base of Abol Hill. The Roaring Brook Road will be gated at the sanctuary line.
NOTICE OF CHANGING GATE HOURS
As of Sunday, 11/03/24, the Togue Pond and Matagamon Gates are open from 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
NOTICE OF CHANGING HOURS
Beginning October 15th, the Reservations Line & Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be open Mondays-Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; they will be closed on weekends.
TRAIL CLOSURE: All Katahdin and Traveler Loop Trails are closed for the season.
Snow and freezing rain have fallen at high elevations on unfrozen ground. These create conditions that are impactful to the alpine habitat and trails, and also may be hazardous for unprepared hikers.
ROAD WORK AHEAD
Necessary maintenance will take place on the Trout Brook Crossing Bridge 10/21-10/24. This portion of the Tote Road will be impassable during that time. Those wishing to access the SFMA or Camp Phoenix should enter through the Togue Pond Gate in the south.
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The Baxter State Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Wednesday, 10/16. The Reservations phone line will remain open..
BEAR ALERT
Due to recent bear activity, visitors are advised to be mindful of storing all food, trash, and scented items inside their locked vehicles with the windows rolled up. Coolers and covered truck beds are not bear proof.
LABOR DAY NOTICE
In observance of Labor Day, the BSP Administrative Office will be closed on September 2, 2024. The reservation office at Headquarters will be open from 8 am to 4 pm.
Plan ahead for a heat wave this week
The National Weather Service is forecasting a heat wave this week, starting Tuesday. Please adjust you plans in the Park accordingly, as strenuous hiking in these conditions can be dangerous.