What does accessibility mean to you?
To us, it means making backcountry experiences something for everyone to enjoy.
Explore over 50 miles of free, year-round, multi-use trails in the western Maine mountains.
Lighten your load by staying at one of our off-grid eco lodges.
Warm your body and lift your spirit with a hot meal shared with friends, family, and community.
Thanks to generous land owners and donors, Maine Huts & Trails is proud to support public access to remote and special places to all for generations to come.
Tickets are now on sale for our biggest fundraising event of the year! Join Maine Huts & Trails and Big Tree Catering for a delicious après-style feast at Stratton Brook Hut on Saturday, March 1st. Fresh shucked oysters, charcuteries boards, and elevated homestyle bites are all on the menu. This event will sell out!
The Huts
Trails
Maintained by a dedicated crew, the trail system at Maine Huts & Trails is unforgettable. Featuring winding switchbacks, sandy paths along mountain streams, natural bridges, and incredible views, the trails leading to the huts are some of the best in the world. When using the trail system, you’ll be following white and blue diamonds; white for the main trail which is groomed for skiing in the winter, and blue for ungroomed side trails.
News
Snowshoe to Poplar Stream Hut and Waterfalls
We kicked off the start of our free Winter Program Series with a two waterfall snowshoe loop and a stop at Poplar Stream Hut. A group of thirteen trekkers (some as far away as London!) braved the cold temps for an absolutely gorgeous snowshoe in on Warren’s Trail. The crew stopped at Poplar Stream Hut […]
Meet Our Winter Staff
Each winter season, we welcome a variety of staff from all over the country. This year is no exception! We have two returning staff from summer and last winter, plus 10 new faces. Staff hail from Maine, Pennsylvania, and more. We are thrilled to bring this diverse group together. Stratton Brook Hut Hut Manager Erin […]
Winter Trip Guide 2025
Thinking of booking a trip with Maine Huts this winter? Read our 2025 Winter Trip Guide! Our guide will connect you to what each hut has to offer, real-time availability, trip types, trail info, upcoming winter events, and more. We hope to see you out on the trails!
Recent Bridge and Trail Repair
The relentless summer storms can be tough on our trail systems, especially when it comes to maintaining safety and accessibility for all users. The section of winter-use only trail between Poplar Stream and Flagstaff Lake Huts took quite a hit, particularly with the large bridge being dislodged from the embankment. Equipped with the mini excavator […]
November Newsletter
The huts may be closed until the winter season, but that does not mean there is less action at MH&T! Read about office and hut happenings in our November newsletter.
Volunteer Weekend at the Huts
There was a full house at Stratton Brook and Poplar Stream Huts early November for a volunteer weekend. Volunteer groups are essential for winter hut preparation. Each hut gets between 12 and 14 cords of wood which must be neatly stacked. Our huts are fully heated by firewood during the winter months, and our hut […]
Events
Winter Season Opening Day
Huts open for the winter season! We are offering single hut stays for the initial opening week, then hut-to-hut trips begin January 2nd. Plan to stop in and say hi to our new winter staff! Winter Features: Huts open every day for visitors and guests. Public lunch for sale every Saturday and Sunday 12-2pm. Book […]
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Winter Program Series: Fat Bike Ride with CRNEMBA
January 18th: Intermediate Fat Bike Ride with CRNEMBA Details: 11AM @ Stratton Brook Hut/RT 27 Trailhead Distance: 10+ miles Level: Intermediate UPDATED! Join Maine Huts and CRNEMBA for a winter fat bike ride up to Poplar Stream Hut along the Narrow Gauge Pathway and the Maine Hut Trail. Lunch and beers are available for purchase at the […]
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Winter Program Series: Beginner Nordic Ski to Flagstaff Lake Hut
FULL February 1st: Beginner Nordic Ski to Flagstaff Lake Hut When & Where: 11AM @ Flagstaff Hut Trailhead Distance: 4 miles Level: Beginner Beginner backcountry xc skiers, this is for you! Experience the Maine Hut Trail on a flowing and guided ski to and from Flagstaff Lake Hut. Our trails work best on touring, backcountry, and classic skis. […]
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Winter Program Series: Nordic Ski from Campbell Field
February 15th: Intermediate Nordic Ski from Campbell Field When & Where: 10AM @ Campbell Field Trailhead Distance: 6+ miles Level: Intermediate Join Maine Guide Sam on a ski loop from Campbell Field Trailhead on Crommett’s Overlook Trail, Newton’s Revenge, and the Narrow Gauge Pathway. Optional advanced ski up to Stratton Hut to purchase lunch. Leave your […]
View Event Winter Program Series: Nordic Ski from Campbell FieldTestimonials
Ski from hut to hut
Hello, Thanks to the staff for the yummy meals and attention, especially Stratton and Flagstaff. Flagstaff was my favorite because the common areas were quieter (poplar was a bit intense; building design meant less separation with staff quarters). I hope that Grand Falls will reopen so that a longer hut to hut trip is possible. […]
Excellent New Experience
We recently stayed 3 nights in the Maine Huts — two at Stratton Brook Hut and one at Poplar Hut. We were completely blown away by the cozy, welcoming nature of the Maine Huts! Hearty and delicious home cooked meals, snowshoes free to use at each hut for short hikes during free time, incredibly interesting […]
Hut-to-Hut Snowshoeing Wonderland
We had a fantastic time snowshoeing between Flagstaff and Poplar huts, two of the 4 huts on the Maine huts and trails circuit. It was several spectacular days of hiking topped off with cozy bunkhouses (we requested private rooms), delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by the staff, and a warming wood stove. The huts […]
Kennebec Montessori School
We visited the Flagstaff hut with 35 1-5 graders and eight chaperones and had a WONDERFUL trip. The kitchen was well stocked to cook for the group, the facilities were beautiful, clean, and spacious. Merrie and Mike helped us plan, find things, and make sure we were situated. Merrie was essential to planning our trip […]