Our Trails
We offer over 80 miles of free, year-round, multi-use trails in the Northwestern Maine mountains. Thanks to generous land owners and donors, Maine Huts & Trails continues to ensure public access to remote and special places to all for generations to come. In the winter, our trails provide a curated backcountry experience for skiers, snowshoers, and fat bikers. Once the snow melts and summer comes around, our trail network expands to welcome hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners. The Maine Hut Trails connect to the Appalachian Trail, Bigelow Range with numerous 4,000 footers, miles of mountain bike trail, and more. Discover what our trails have to offer here!
Trail Information:
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The Maine Hut Trail system and other local trails are OPEN for the summer and fall! Visit Instagram, Facebook, and Carrabassett trails page for the most updated trail information and photos, and our trail conditions page for any reroutes and closures.
Spring, Summer and Fall Hut Rentals
Outside of our winter season, we offer a different type of visit at our huts. Full hut rentals for groups, schools, and clubs are available mid-May through Mid October.
- Two Huts: Stratton Brook Hut and Flagstaff Lake Hut. Poplar Hut is closed for bridge work.
- Full hut, self-service group rentals only for May to October. Perfect for families, school groups, and special events. Two night minimum, single hut rentals only.
- Huts will not be open to day visitors or for nightly room stays. Stratton Brook Hut will be open on weekends for select dates and events.
- 40 miles of trail, linking to miles of additional hiking and biking trails stewarded by our partners CRNEMBA, the Town of Carrabassett Valley, and Sugarloaf.
Book a Summer Hut Rental Here
Events
- September 21st Make-A-Wish Trailblazer Challenge: Join Make-A-Wish for a 23 mile journey on the Maine Hut Trail to raise much-needed funds to grant the wishes of children in Maine with critical illnesses.
- September 21-22nd Harvest at the Huts: Welcome fall with a great food and music weekend at Stratton Brook Hut! Catering by Cork & Rind, and music by the Geoff Goodhue Bluegrass Duo. Tickets on sale now!
Winter Trips & Reservations
Winter is just around the corner! Trip bookings for our nightly winter stays will open early October for our 24/25 winter season. Expected season to run December 27th 2024 to March 27th 2025.
- Read about our winter stays and trip recommendations.
- Our trails are free to use. Explore the trail system!
- Bring the best gear for our trails. Read our recommendations for apparel and winter gear.
Volunteer:
Maine Huts & Trails will continue to grow and be strong and successful because of you, our community. Upcoming volunteer opportunities TBA this summer include:
Volunteer Hut work - Groundswork, gardening, hut repairs, and more.
Volunteer trail work - Light trail maintenance
Volunteer Group Overnight - 12 cords of firewood need to get stacked before the snow falls!
Interested in volunteering? Please let us know by sharing your information here.
