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.
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
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
Board Retreat and News
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 […]
March Elopement at Stratton Brook Hut
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 […]
Stay at Stratton Brook Hut This Summer
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 […]
End of Winter Season 2026
As winter winds down, we’re reflecting on another memorable season. From late December through mid-March, we welcomed guests to enjoy western Maine with three huts open for the season: Stratton Brook Hut, Poplar Stream Falls Hut, and Flagstaff Lake Hut. Throughout the winter, visitors traveled by ski, fat bike, and snowshoes, taking in quiet woods, […]
Tracks and Trees Nature Walk with NRCM
Maine Huts & Trails partnered with the Natural Resources Council of Maine for our final winter guided program series trip of 2026, a Tracks and Tree Nature walk. The walk was lead by Registered Maine Guide Bob Duport, and took attendees along the Maine Hut Trail system around Flagstaff Lake Hut. The ecosystem along Flagstaff […]
Alpine Feast: A Winter Celebration at Maine Huts & Trails
On Saturday, February 28th, our community gathered for the 6th annual Alpine Feast, our biggest winter event of the year, at the beautiful Stratton Brook Hut. What a day it was! Guests trekked up the Maine Hut Trail system under clear winter skies, embracing the adventure that makes Maine’s backcountry so unique. Upon arrival at […]
Events
Breaking Trail: Running & Wellness Retreat at Flagstaff Lake
Escape to the wilds of Maine for a limited-capacity trail running + wellness retreat designed to help you run stronger, recover faster, and reconnect with why you love being outside. Hosted by Maine Huts & Trails and Breaking Trail, you’ll spend two nights at the stunning Flagstaff Lake Hut, where everything is taken care […]
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Forest & Forage 2026
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 […]
View Event Forest & Forage 2026Testimonials
Great Visit!
My husband and I loved our experience at Maine Huts and Trails. We joked that the hut was ran by four fairy godmothers deep in the woods. The women that ran the Flagstaff hut did a remarkable job: very friendly, irresistible food, and occasionally breaking out into songs. When we got back to our car, […]
Maine Paradise
I hiked with my family to Flagstaff Lake Hut: children ages 9 and 16, husband, and mother-in-law. Spectacular beauty and so much to do once we got there! We used the canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and swam. Plus the staff was 5 stars for kindness, cleanliness, knowledge, and delicious food! The kindness of the staff […]
A hut-to-hut adventure
“We had an incredible stay at Stratton Brook Hut as part of a hut-to-hut adventure (Stratton → Poplar → Stratton) with Maine Huts and Trails. We were lucky enough to be there opening weekend, and everything exceeded our expectations. The staff was wonderfully hospitable and created such a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. We loved meeting both […]
Add this trip to your bucket list!
My partner and I took my mom on a 2-night / 2-hut skiing trip here as a gift. She loved it and says, "If I had a bucket list, this would have been on it!" We skied into Poplar Hut on Friday afternoon, then enjoyed an evening of relaxation, games, great beer, good company, and […]