About Caribou East Trailhead
The Caribou Trail leaves the Bog Brook valley along a succession stream crossings and logging roads. It then ascends Caribou Mountain into the Caribou-Speckled Wilderness.
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Caribou East Trailhead
West Bethel, Maine · Oxford County · Facility
The Caribou Trail leaves the Bog Brook valley along a succession stream crossings and logging roads. It then ascends Caribou Mountain into the Caribou-Speckled Wilderness.
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Weather at Caribou East Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Fog
74°/54°
💧 2%🌬 8mph
↑ 6:41 AM ↓ 6:24 PM
Fri
Light Drizzle
69°/55°
💧 7%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:42 AM ↓ 6:22 PM
Sat
Overcast
61°/44°
🌬 13mph
↑ 6:44 AM ↓ 6:20 PM
Sun
Overcast
57°/40°
💧 2%🌬 8mph
↑ 6:45 AM ↓ 6:18 PM
Mon
Light Drizzle
61°/39°
💧 12%🌬 15mph
↑ 6:46 AM ↓ 6:16 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
On the Bog Road (Forest Road 6), which leaves the south side of US 2 1.3 miles west of the West Bethel Post Office and leads 2.8 miles to the trailhead where a gate ends public travel on the road.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Caribou East Trailhead
Heading to Caribou East Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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