Hut Happenings – The MH&T Blog

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Meet our newest board member, Patrick McGrady. Patrick McGrady is a Videographer/Photographer for Hyperlite Mountain Gear, capturing mainly Outdoor activities. The love for the outdoors began when Patrick was at Falling Creek Camp in North Carolina, where he spent most summers as a camper and later as a counselor, building up his kayaking, mountain biking, […]

A guided snowshoe outing this past Saturday, led by Maine Huts & Trails and Maine Master Naturalist Erin Cunningham, brought a group of participants across the Maine Hut Trail to Flagstaff Lake Hut. Maine Master Naturalist Erin Cunningham (and Maine Huts staff alumna) interpreted the surrounding environment, pointing out signs of wildlife, forest ecology, and […]

This past Saturday, Maine Huts & Trails partnered with Skowhegan Outdoors for a novice ski to Flagstaff Lake Hut. Despite cold temperatures, there was a great turnout of skiers. The crew met up at the Flagstaff Trailhead and headed in on the groomed Maine Hut Trail. Trails were in absolutely fantastic condition. The recent 12″+ […]

Maine Huts & Trails recently partnered with Carrabassett Region New England Mountain Bike Association (CRNEMBA) for the 2nd annual winter fat bike ride. The fat bike ride was part of our Free Guided Winter Program series, and saw participants from all over Maine (and even Canada!) join us. Riders cruised the CRNEMBA-maintained singletrack trails that […]

We’re excited to share that Maine Huts & Trails has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Trails Program – a major investment in the future of the Dead River Conservation Corridor and the Maine Hut Trail. This funding supports Phase 1 of a multi-year effort to […]

Volunteers are the heart of our nonprofit organization. Their tireless efforts are a key component to our success. We are thrilled to highlight two of our longtime volunteers, Karen Wilcox and Jon LaRochelle. They have been integral to our organization as we navigated through COVID and our updated business model since. The interview highlights not […]

Let’s meet some of our winter hut crew! This year’s team comes from all over the country—and even beyond—bringing together a wonderfully diverse mix of backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. We’re thrilled to welcome such a fun, enthusiastic bunch who share a love for the huts and the winter season. Be sure to say hi and […]