Place

North Gate

Brown wooden sign reads Entering Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Map kiosk.
The first stop at the northern entrance to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

NPS/Tyler Young

Quick Facts
Location:
46.12529,-68.80158

Information - Maps Available, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Toilet - Vault/Composting

The North Gate is the northern access point to the monument. It offers a parking area, vault toilet, and an information kiosk.

During the winter, the parking lot by the North Gate is the only maintained parking area in the monument. Park here and access the trailhead for groomed cross-country ski trails and snowshoeing routes during the winter season. Grooming for cross country ski trails will occur when snow accumulation is adequate.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Last updated: April 5, 2024