Hiking and Day Use in Baxter National Park

Hiking and Day Use

Park users must be reasonably prepared and equipped for the activity they are engaged in.

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Hiking and Day Use Details

Prior registration is required for day use groups of 12 or more people. Registration may be made by telephone beginning April 1, and should be made as far in advance as possible. Hiking or mountain climbing may be restricted at the discretion of the Director. Park users must be reasonably prepared and equipped for the activity they are engaged in, and must take reasonable precautions against endangering themselves or others. Hikers must carry a working flashlight. No children under the age of six (6) years are allowed above timberline. Registration of technical rock/ice climbers is required. The Baxter State Park Authority may request reimbursement of search and rescue costs in cases of reckless hikers.

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