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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.

Stay at Stratton Brook Hut this Summer!
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Our Stratton Brook Hut is now open for summer self-service bookings. Spend a night or two with hiking and mountain bike trails right outside your door. Available May 29th to August 30th.

The Huts

Mountain bikers outside Stratton Brook Hut.

The Gateway to the Bigelows

Stratton Brook Hut

Poplar Stream Hut in winter.

The Northwoods Nook

Poplar Stream Hut

Front exterior of Flagstaff Lake Hut during summer.

The Lakeside Haven

Flagstaff Lake Hut

Grand Falls Hut

The Riverside Retreat

Grand Falls Hut (Closed)

Trails

Maintained by a dedicated crew, the trail system at Maine Huts & Trails is unforgettable. Featuring winding switchbacks, 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 in the winter, and blue for ungroomed side trails.

News

Assembling the snowmobile shelter at the volunteer overnight at Flagstaff Lake Hut

Flagstaff Lake Hut Volunteer Overnight

Posted June 18, 2026

Our first volunteer overnight of the summer is officially in the books, and it was a great one! On the morning of June 7th, our crew gathered at the Flagstaff Lake Hut Trailhead and hit the ground running. Volunteers made their way along the Shore Trail, clearing brush and blowdowns as they went. Once the […]

Falmouth High School Volunteer Weekend at Flagstaff Lake Hut

Posted May 26, 2026

Every spring, as the snow melts and the woods around Flagstaff Lake come back to life, we look forward to one of our favorite traditions: the return of Falmouth High School for their annual volunteer overnight. This year was no exception. We were absolutely thrilled to welcome these dedicated students back to Flagstaff Lake Hut, […]

Maine Solar Solutions working at Grand Falls Hut

Grand Falls Spring Visit

Posted May 11, 2026

In late April, with the snow finally giving way, we made the season’s first trip to Grand Falls Hut. Grand Falls is our most remote and rugged destination, surrounded by dense forest, rushing streams, and the towering waterfall that gives the hut its name. The visit focus was evaluating the hut’s electrical system in partnership […]

Board Retreat 2026

Board Retreat and News

Posted April 20, 2026

There’s something special about gathering at a hut — stepping away from the day-to-day, sharing meals, and making space for bigger conversations. At the end of March, the Board of Maine Huts & Trails came together for an overnight retreat at Flagstaff Lake Hut to do just that. Surrounded by the landscape that inspires our […]

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March Elopement at Stratton Brook Hut

Posted April 16, 2026

If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels intimate, adventurous, and one-of-a-kind, an elopement at Maine Huts & Trails might be exactly what you’re looking for. Tucked away among serene backcountry trails and surrounded by natural beauty, this hidden gem offers a peaceful escape from the traditional wedding scene. This past March, Kate and Josh […]

Hiking the Maine Hut Trail in fall.

Stay at Stratton Brook Hut This Summer

Posted March 30, 2026

Big news for summer 2026! We are opening Stratton Brook Hut for weekend self service stays! Book a getaway with a private room, modern amenities, and use our kitchen to craft your meals among the mountains. Our hut is the perfect location for adventurous guests seeking a mountain biking or hiking adventure. With trails outside […]

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Events

Forest & Forage Logo 2026

Forest & Forage 2026

Jul
11th

Forest & Forage returns for its fourth year at Maine Huts & Trails with a fresh focus on plant identification and understanding the natural world. Held at Flagstaff Lake Hut, this immersive experience lets participants explore Maine’s ecosystem, learn native flora and fungi, and enjoy a cozy lodge stay with a multi-course dinner. Join us […]

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Harvest at the Huts 2026

Sep
26th

Live music and great food are back at Stratton Brook Hut! Join us September 26–27 for a fall overnight in the Maine backcountry, featuring a live performance by acclaimed Maine musician Pete Kilpatrick and a multi-course dinner by local Chef Spencer Lee. Hike or mountain bike your way up through stunning fall foliage, then settle […]

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Testimonials

Celebrating Friendship & Adventure

“11 women celebrated friendship and adventure together. So glad to have been catered to since day to day does not usually allow that to us. So having the meals prepared meant everything” —Jackie

Troop 478, Orono Outing

Led a group of 14 scouts and adults into the hut for a nights excursion. Food and staff were excellent. This was out 6th or 7th year back to MH+T for a similar outing. Kids hand adults had a great time. Very impressed with the professionalism of the crew. Had a great time visiting with […]

10,000% recommend this!

“What a wonderful experience! The staff there was so friendly and the food was AMAZING! Loved that we could be out and about all day in the cold and come back to a warm meal and wake up to coffee. Cozy get away I hope to get to every season! I’ll will remember my experience […]

I went for three nights, Poplar, Flagstaff, Poplar, and out. My first 2 nights I did my own cooking. The last night was aThursday full service. During the first part of my trip I saw zero skiers. I did see two snowmobiles grooming, which made me feel like they were grooming just for me. The […]