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Rangers and MATC folks report hiking the trails over the last few days, and conditions are acceptable to open the trails to the public. Traveler trails are also set to open, as is day use to Chimney Pond.

Overnight camping season, including the Birches, ends October 22nd. Parking pass program ended the 15th. From the Park: West side Katahdin trails (Hunt and Abol) usually close shortly after camping season ends. Winter camping reservations begin November 1st!

Winter Reservations for 2020-21 begin November 2 Big changes, please read if your winter plans include Baxter.

Unusual news from Baxter, announcing in advance a spring season Katahdin trail opening. Camping season was postponed from the regular 5/15 to 5/21. There are open sites at Abol Campground, if you feel like calling in sick for a pre-blackfly trip.

Baxter released this statement the other day via Facebook: "Replacement of the hiking bridge across Katahdin Stream on the AT is now underway. This crossing will be a wet one starting Monday, July 31. We hope the new bridge will be in place by September 1." This is not the bridge up by Katahdin...

Just want to clear something up regarding recent social media posts and photos of a hiker and her dog on Baxter Peak. Only service dogs are allowed in the Park, There is no "interview process," no "applying", no "special exception," no "legitimate reason." Either the dog is a service animal, or...

Terrible news. "MILLINOCKET, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A Holden man is dead after falling down an icy surface in Baxter State Park Saturday, park officials say. They say the 68-year-old was camping at Daicey Pond Campground with a larger group, and was attempting to climb Katahdin on the Abol...

The re-route is flagged, but not open. The traditional route has been scouted by a Ranger and is now open.

Today (11/3/14) was opening day for winter reservations. More info: http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/reservation/winterReservations.htm

Baxter State Park just canceled my reservations for the 15th and 16th due to the late spring. I had a lean-to at Katahdin Stream for my son and I. Baxter lean-tos are the only car campground-ing I've ever done. Don't own a 'family sized tent', and 99.9% of my camping out has been backpacking...

http://baxtertrails.blogspot.com/2012/07/on-june-24-we-conducted-rescue.html#more

http://baxtertrails.blogspot.com/2012/05/eighty-degrees-and-sunshine-really.html#more

http://baxtertrails.blogspot.com/2012/05/roaring-brook-road-is-now-open-to.html#more

http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/ A long way since the huge leather bound ledgers and shoeboxes full of reservation requests!

http://baxtertrails.blogspot.com/ "Current conditions of the trails in Baxter Park and about the park itself." Bookmark & enjoy!

Baxter Park to close trails and campsites this weekend. http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/ * Russell Pond, Chimney Pond and all backcountry campsites will be closed to camping on Saturday night 8/27 and Sunday night 8/28; * All campsites in Baxter Park will be closed to camping on...

I've seen pics of tents set up on ledge - are there regular tent pads too? I was planning on dayhiking the loop, but now can fit in an overnight.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2009/06/01/on_remote_maine_mountainside_world_war_ii_wreckage_left_as_informal_monument/?page=full For a change, a well researched article.

http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/105460.html

And "Hunts Peak" too, named no doubt after the famous ketchup inventor. http://www.mountainzone.com/mountains/highest-peaks.asp?s=ME Can someone point me to a list that doesn't just make stuff up?