Holiday Weekend (and beyond) Update: Through the month of October, parking at Mount Agamenticus has reached capacity on weekends. The summit access road will be closed to oncoming vehicles when the lot is full. The road being open does NOT guarantee that a space at the summit is available. HAVE A BACK-UP PLAN AND BE PREPARED TO TURN AROUND. We are busiest between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm; do not expect parking to be available at this time. Park in DESIGNATED AREAS only. Do not block roadways.
“Know before you go” and help keep Mount A’s trails safe and open! Please continue to adhere to CDC physical distancing guidelines and follow all posted signage. Visitors from out of state should familiarize themselves with state guidelines regarding COVID-19, which can be found at Maine.gov. Additional information from the Town of York can be found here. Links open in new tab.
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As summer comes to a close, we’re entering our busy season at the mountain! September and October are peak season at Mount A. If you are planning to visit Mount Agamenticus this fall, know that parking remains limited and may quickly reach capacity, especially on weekends and holidays. Peak hours are typically between 10:00am and 2:00pm.
➤ Parking –
- Parking is LIMITED. Park in designated parking areas only and do not block roadways.
- Have a back-up plan, and BE PREPARED to turn around and head elsewhere if parking is full.
- If summit lots are full, the access road may be closed to incoming vehicles.
- Visit Maine Trail Finder to find another trail or walking path close to you. You can also visit nearby York Land Trust or Great Works Regional Land Trust sites.
Check out this map (PDF opens in new tab) from our Gateway to Maine Outside partners to visit trails within a few miles from Mount A!
➤ Amenities/Facilities –
- The summit Learning Lodge and Conservation office remain closed to the public. If the office is staffed, we are able to talk with you outside!
- Trailboxes are open and maps are available! If you need a map, please do take it with you, rather than returning it to the box. Trail maps are still also available online to download or print. Click here.
- Decks and platforms are open; please allow others to exit before going on to decks.
- Bring an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Trailboxes, picnic tables, port-a-potties and deck/platform handrails are high touch surfaces.
- Running water is NOT available at the summit for handwashing or drinking at this time.
- Port-a-potties at Base and Summit are open and are cleaned by an outside company twice a week (typically on Mondays and Fridays).
All organized groups visiting Mount A must fill out our Group Registration Form in advance. Indoor/sheltered space is not available for group use.
➤ One-Way Trail Signs –
- To help follow CDC social distancing guidelines, one-way trails reduce the need to pass.
- Popular loop trails Big A and Ring are signed and recommended as one-way.
- Stay six feet apart from others, and do not gather in groups.
- Share the trail and warn others of your presence.
➤ Site Rules –
Help us protect this important resource and each other by abiding by all Park Rules (link opens in new tab) including:
- Stay on marked trails.
- Keep dogs ON LEASH at all times.
- Take all trash out with you, including pet waste.
Please contact us to report any problems or concerns; you can also call the Conservation Office at (207) 361-1102.
If you’d like to support Mount A at this time, donations are always welcome. You can donate on site via the yellow donation tubes at the base and summit, online via Square, or by check through the mail. Proceeds go toward the Conservation Program to promote sound stewardship of the land and public education. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for supporting the work we do here at Mount A! Click here to learn more.
Sunrise photo by Conservation Crew member, David Tibbetts.
Last modified: December 5, 2020
