News – Baxter State Park

Baxter State Park is open for camping and day use. All trails, with the exception of Dudley, are open, and all publicly accessible roads are open

After the recent forest fire in the park, the Appalachian Trail as well as Foss and Knowlton, Blueberry Ledges, Abol Pond and Abol Stream trails have been reopened.

Use caution while hiking these trails in the burned area as trees have been weakened by the fire and falling trees and branches remain a hazard.

Trail closures

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Baxter State Park

Due to the recent forest fire in the park and the persistent hazards associated therewith, the Appalachian Trail and Foss and Knowlton, Blueberry Ledges, Abol Pond and Abol Stream trails remain closed. While we are hoping to reopen the trails in this area as soon as possible, Rangers on fire patrol have identified several hazards that need to be mitigated. This area will remain closed until further notice.