There is an impassable collapsed bridge near Big Spring Brook Hut located at the north section of the monument (46.0333633333, -68.7807583333). This area is impassable by foot traffic and bike.
The Loop Road and North Entrance are closed to motorized vehicles for the winter starting 11/4. These areas are accessible by foot, bike, ski, and snowshoe. Restrooms and campsites are accessible but not maintained in the off-season. Learn more below. More
In the winter, roads and trails past the north entrance gate are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing as conditions permit.
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Experience Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in the winter!
Grooming operations will generally begin in mid-January and lasts through mid March (depending on snow conditions). Winter recreation trails at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument are maintained by NPS maintenance staff. After winter storms, trails will be attended to when possible. Safety is our priority!
Things to know about winter trails:
The parking lot at the North Gate is plowed.
The vault toilets in the monument are open for use.
Visitors can access the park by foot, snowshoe, or ski.
Ski trails are typically groomed from mid-January to mid-March. Trails from the North Gate to Big Spring Brook Hut are groomed.
Dogs are permitted on leash, but please try to avoid the ski tracks.
Snowshoeing is encouraged. Stay to one side of the groomed trails and avoid crossing into the set ski tracks.
To help plan your trip, download the NPS App onto your mobile devices and make Katahdin Woods and Waters available for offline use. The NPS App is currently available for iOS- and Android-powered devices. It can be downloaded for free through the App Store and Google Play.
Current Conditions:
Updated on March 10, 2025 - Trails are cleared of downed trees on the way to Haskell and Big Spring Brook Huts. Snow levels vary depending on amount of exposure to wind.Trail grooming will continue as snowfall and weather conditions require. Check local weather and latest snowfall before visiting. See below for updates on specific trails. Find a winter map here.
Trail Name
Length
Reported Conditions
New River Road
3.5 miles one-way, 7 miles round-trip.
03/10/25: Trail is packed and rolled on an estimated 10-inch base. Trail is not groomed. Windy conditions have created large drifts.
East Branch Rd Loop
3.4 miles round-trip
03/07/25: Trail is packed, rolled and groomed on an estimated 10-inch base. Windy conditions have created large drifts. A few spots of bare gravel.
North Gate to Oxbow Picnic Site
1.7 miles one-way, 3.4 miles round-trip
03/10/25: Trail is packed with an estimated 10-inch base. Windy conditions have created large drifts.
Stair Falls Trail
0.5 miles (IAT to Stair Falls)
03/10/25: Trail is packed by snowmobile only with 10-inch base. Windy conditions have created large drifts.
North Gate to Haskell & Big Spring Brook Hut
4.8 miles one-way to Haskell Hut.
9 miles one-way to Big Spring Brook Hut.
03/10/25: Trail is packed, rolled and groomed to Big Spring Brook Hut. There is an estimated 10-inch base. Windy conditions have created large drifts. Thin and icy spots before Haskell Gate.
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
PO Box 446
Patten,
ME
04765
Phone:
207-456-6001
Staff are generally available to answer the phone between 8 am and 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. If you reach the voicemail, please leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible. Messages are checked in the morning on weekends and intermittently throughout the day when staff are available.
