BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 11, 2025
You now have full access to Baxter State Park. The park announced Wednesday that all trails and roads within its boundaries are open. Baxter State Park recommends that Katahdin hikers pack a map, compass, headlamp or flashlight (and extra batteries), first aid kit, extra food and water, extra clothing, knife, sunscreen, firestarter, whistle, parachute cord, and more. Katahdin’s weather can quickly change, and hikers should be prepared to encounter strong winds and chilly temperatures near the summit, even in summer.