Monson Appalachian Trail Visitor Center

09/04/2026

LOST PHONE: Timothy Robinson believes his phone fell out of his pocket on the A.T., approximately 1 mile south of the Long Pond Stream lean-to. It's an iPhone 15, green with a yellow case. If you find it, please call (508) 846-8750, and he will come to pick it up.

07/31/2026

Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders stopped by the Monson Appalachian Trail Visitor Center earlier this week. At 91, his goal is to become the oldest person to complete an A.T. thru-hike. We wish him well as he continues his journey!

07/25/2026

Backpacker Emily Adams took this photo of Monson A.T. Visitor Center Manager Wendy Weiger standing ready to help hikers. The moose antlers are actually mounted on the wall behind, not growing from Wendy's head. The moose was shot by a hunter in October 1855 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River.

07/14/2026

Severe weather is predicted for tonight! Please consider finding overnight shelter off-trail.
https://appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/vt-nh-me-severe-weather/

07/14/2026 Severe thunderstorms are forecast for much of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine this evening. The National Weather Service predicts that storms will be capable of large hail, damaging winds, frequent lightning, heavy rain, and a tornado is possible. The Mou...

07/04/2026

UPDATE: Scottie's phone has been found!
LOST PHONE: Scottie Fipps, a NOBO flip-flopper, lost his phone July 3, 2026 on the Hunt Trail on Katahdin. He is currently staying at Shaw's Hiker Hostel in Monson. If you find the phone, please call Shaw's at 207-997-3597, report it in the comments below, send us a message, email us at [email protected], or call us at 413-200-0313.

06/28/2026

LOST PHONE: Laura, a SOBO thru hiker, lost her phone June 27, 2026 somewhere between Rainbow Ledges and Rainbow Spring Campsite in the Hundred Mile Wilderness. On the screen saver, there is a number the finder can call to report that they have found the phone. When Laura gets to Monson, she will be staying at Shaw’s. If you find the phone, please call the number on the screensaver, report it in the comments below, send us a message, email us at [email protected], or call us at 413-200-0313.

06/25/2026

Today (June 25), the Monson A.T. Visitor Center hosted trail professionals from Baxter State Park and the MATC | Maine Appalachian Trail Club, as well as visiting Appalachian Trail Conservancy staff. From left to right: MATC Gulf Hagas Ridegerunner Kevin Takash*ta-Bynum, Baxter Katahdin Stream Rangers Corey James and Pete Sweeney, MATC Bigelow Ridgerunner Elliot Koeppel, ATC Information Services Manager Caitlin Miller, ATC Northern Maine Ridgerunner Ridgerunner Hailey Lynch, Baxter Interpretive Intern Emmet Schmehling, Baxter Ranger Supervisor Bruce White, and Baxter A.T. Ranger Don Bolduc. Tomorrow, Baxter State Park will host Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Maine Appalachian Trail Club staff for training. We look forward to working together this summer and fall. Together, we will help hikers achieve their goals while staying safe and protecting the A.T. through Leave No Trace practices.

06/18/2026

The Park Tote Road will be closed to through traffic on Tuesday, June 30th for road work. This closure is necessary to replace culverts and restore the streambed at a crossing near Tracy Pond. The …

06/11/2026

UPDATE: As of 6/26/26, the bridge at Katahdin Stream Falls is open.

NOTICE: As of 6/8/2026, the bridge at Katahdin Stream Falls is closed for replacement. All Hunt Trail (or AT) hikers should utilize the bypass trail that begins at the Katahdin Stream Ranger Station. This bypass is marked with blue flagging.

05/30/2026

The Monson Appalachian Trail Visitor Center is open for the 2026 season! Our hours of operation are as follows:

Monday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM and 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: staffed as available – please check ahead
Wednesday: staffed as available – please check ahead
Thursday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM and 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM and 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM and 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

We look forward to helping you in person, over the phone (413-200-0313), through Facebook messaging, or by email ([email protected]). Whether you're a thru hiker, a section hiker, a day hiker, or just passing through town, we have lots of helpful information about the A.T., other local trails, and the wealth of activities our region offers.