Roost North Trailhead

Facility · Maine ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White Mountain National Forest (NF) · Open Access

812 ft
Elevation
A short hike up to the summit and then down a spur trail will reveal spectacular views of the Wild River Valley. Hikers can continue from the summit down to the southern trailhead, which requires a .8 mile walk along the road to complete a 1.2 mile loop, or retrace the same path directly back to the northern lot.

Getting there

The Roost trailhead is along Route 113 (closed in winter), 2.8 miles south of Route 2 in Gilead, Maine. Hikers can park at the small gravel pull off by the trail sign, or at the larger Hastings trailhead .2 miles south of there where Route 113 meets Wild River Road.

44.35680, -70.99183 · 44°21'24.5"N 70°59'30.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 27°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F273039526774797870574433
Low °F6716294250555244342514
Precip in3.12.52.93.53.64.24.24.03.54.93.53.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Roost North Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Roost North Trailhead?
No. Roost North Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Roost North Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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