Terrain
Maine Huts & Trails maintains more than 45 miles of trails that are ideal for snowshoeing. Beyond the groomed ski trails, snowshoes allow you to venture off the beaten path to explore the trail loops used for hiking in the summer. Snowshoeing to the huts is a perfect day trip, but if you’re planning a multi-hut trip, it’s usually faster and easier to travel by skis or fat bike.
USA Today listed Maine Huts & Trails as a Top 10 Place to Try Snowshoeing for the First Time!
Trail Conditions
We post regular updates about current trail conditions online and on social media. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date trail information.
Suggested Routes
Be sure to refer to the map before setting out to familiarize yourself with the terrain. While snowshoeing is a great way to use all the trails, we recommend the following routes:
- Oak Knoll Trail to Stratton Brook Hut
- Larry’s or Warren’s Trail near Poplar Hut
- The Birch, Beaver, or Shore Trail near Flagstaff Hut
Rental Equipment, Apparel, and Maintenance
The Sugarloaf Outdoor Center rents backcountry cross-country ski equipment and snowshoes is a great resource for area trail information; ski tuning, waxing, supplies; lessons and more. Visit the Outdoor Center online or call (207) 237-6830.
Mainely Outdoors at University of Maine Farmington is on route for most folks traveling north to the huts. They rent winter fat bikes, cross-country skis and a huge fleet of snowshoes. Visit their webpage and scroll to the bottom for rental items and pricing. (207) 778-7495
Maine GearShare in Brunswick has snowshoes, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and much more.
Best Maine Hut Destinations for Snowshoeing
-
Stratton Brook Hut
Getting to Stratton Brook Hut requires a moderate ascent of just over 600ft of elevation. Visitors should be prepared for a hearty workout on the way up and a fun, fast descent on the way down. When to Visit Stratton Brook Hut Our eco-lodge is open primarily during our winter season (late December through mid […]
-
Poplar Stream Hut
Poplar Stream Hut is the closest hut to our Kingfield office and can be accessed from the Airport Trailhead in Carrabassett Valley. Reaching the hut requires crossing land owned by the Penobscot Indian Nation and leased by Maine Huts & Trails. Please be respectful of the land and wildlife as you enjoy a gentle ascent […]
-
Flagstaff Lake Hut
A two mile hike from the trailhead will deliver you to a picturesque lakeside vista before reaching the hut where you can kick back and relax. Our most popular hut, Flagstaff is a great “first hut” for new visitors and for wildlife enthusiasts. Birders will see kingfishers, loons, and pileated woodpeckers. Deer, beavers, and playful […]