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
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 […]
October Newsletter
October marks the end of our non-winter season. In this month’s newsletter, we visit the success of our educational summer rentals, explore some recent hut happenings, and prepare for the start of winter.
Grand Falls Hut Update
Youth and Community Program Manager Sam, Assistant Operations Eliza and summer caretaker Ben recently trekked out to Grand Falls Hut to check on conditions. Grand Falls is our most remote hut, located almost 12 miles northeast of Flagstaff Lake. A combination of dead outdated batteries and washed out bridges have kept the Hut closed for […]
Events
Hut Library Book Donations
Restock the Hut Libraries! Our Huts need some fresh Maine books in their libraries! Dust off your local books and donate a good yarn for our guests to read on a snowy day. Books can be dropped off at our 496 Main Street office, located just north of downtown. Stop in Monday through Friday from […]
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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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New Year’s Eve at the Huts
Celebrate the New Year with friends and family at a hut! We are offering a special New Year’s Eve Full Service stay on a Tuesday night. Get the same amenities as a full service weekend stay, with great food, party atmosphere and champagne toasts. Available at all huts! Includes: NYE dinner day of arrive Champagne […]
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Winter Program Series: Waterfall Snowshoe Loop to Poplar Hut
January 4th: Intermediate Guided Waterfall Snowshoe Loop to Poplar Stream Hut When & Where: 9:30AM @ Airport Trailhead Distance: 7 miles Level: Intermediate Welcome to the start of our free Winter Program Series! Grab your snowshoes and join us on Larry’s, Warren’s, and the Maine Hut Trail to visit the two waterfalls around Poplar Stream Hut. The trek […]
View Event Winter Program Series: Waterfall Snowshoe Loop to Poplar HutTestimonials
The best it could be
Even though there wasn't snow for skiing, we enjoyed microspiking (and a little snowshoeing in the rain) in the beautiful woods and trails The warm huts, drying rooms, and good food were much appreciated each day! Catherine in the office, Rachel at Poplar, and the snowmobile guys deserve special thanks for going above and beyond […]
Maine Huts & Trails offers the best in "human powered" outdoor recreation!
My adult daughter and I booked 2 nights (over New Years) – one night each at Poplar & Flagstaff huts, with the goal to X-country ski. I am from Seattle, and she lives in Portland, Maine. We had hoped to spend 3 nights – (and add a night at Stratton Brook, but, we didn't have […]
Yummy and Fun trip!
The Huts have outdone themselves on this trip. The crew was super-friendly and knowledgable. The evening meal was a spectacular, gourmet feast.
Wonderful stay at Flagstaff Hut
We had a magical time at Flagstaff with absolutely perfect trail conditions and beautiful weather. The hosts were so welcoming and helpful, and the meals were fabulous- love the quiche, lentil soup and delicious lentil rice casserole! Thank you for an unforgettable weekend. We can’t wait to go back! -Eliza