Maine · Cross-country skiing

Appalachian Trail

575 ft
high point
May, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Appalachian Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name Appalachian Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • Nearby · Foss and Knowlton Trail · The Chimney Couloir · Appalachian Trail
  • Best time to go · May, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Appalachian Trail

    Best months: May and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      24° / 5°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      26° / 6°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 16°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 30°

      10 wet

    5. May

      64° / 41°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 51°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 57°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 48°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 37°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 27°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 15°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Millinocket, ME, 18.2 mi away at 360 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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