Hut Happenings – The MH&T Blog

A group of campers from the Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Adventure Camp ended up with some perfect summer weather for their visit to Flagstaff Lake Hut last week! Much of their trip was spent down at the lake, in and on the water. The group split in two on Tuesday afternoon, with one half swimming and […]

Our wildly popular Forest & Forage fungi and food event returned to Stratton Brook Hut for the 3rd year! This year, guests were treated to education by Rewild Maine and a culinary exploration featuring returning Chef Pete Uzzell and visiting Chefs Iulian Fortu and Sam Fitz. The Maine Hut Trails and Stratton Brook Hut provided […]

Every summer, Maine Huts & Trails offers an aid station for the popular Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge mountain bike race. This year, we were nestled deep in the backcountry at the intersection of Oak Knoll and Newton’s Revenge Trails for some much needed hydration. 50k and 100k riders were treated to water, quick repairs, and […]

Last week, we welcomed two great groups to the huts for the first time! Wabanaki Youth in Science operated their week-long Summer Earth Camp at Flagstaff Lake Hut. Hot weather during the first part of the week was perfect for swimming and canoeing on Flagstaff Lake. Campers also set up an archery range near the […]

Last week, seventh graders from River Valley Charter School in Newburyport, Massachusetts ended their school year with a visit to Flagstaff Lake Hut! Students enjoyed fishing, Frisbee, Wiffle ball, and relaxing in the hut during their stay. They split up into teams and tested their map and compass skills by completing orienteering challenges. Despite their […]

We are thrilled to announce special guests Chef Iulian Fortu and Sam Fitz are joining Forest & Forage! Iulian and Sam are trekking up from their culinary home base in Washington D.C. to join Pete Uzzell in the kitchen for an extra special Forager’s Dinner. Both Iulian and Sam come from the forage-focused DC restaurant […]

As summer gets underway, Flagstaff Lake Hut and Stratton Brook Hut are welcoming their caretakers for the season. These hardworking staff members keep operations running smoothly and are eager to host groups from all over. This year’s team includes a great mix of returning hut staff and new faces, all ready to create a memorable […]

Last week, staff members Eliza & Sam went on an overnight reconnaissance to the part of our trail network between Grand Falls and West Forks to check on conditions in the region. A combination of dead outdated batteries and washed out bridges have kept the Hut closed for the last couple years. Without working batteries, […]

Summer season 2025 officially kicks off at Maine Huts & Trails! We have a lot planned this summer, including hut rentals, special events, public lunches, volunteer opportunities, and much more. This month, we highlight our Forest & Forage weekend coming up later in July. Read our May newsletter to get in on the action. Want to […]

This time of year is ideal for observing the many beautiful wildflower species in Maine. While many people think of wildflowers growing in fields, meadows, roadsides, and other open areas, there are also many wildflowers that may be found in the forest. Here are some of the wildflowers that you can find along the Shore […]

The wait is over! May 15th marks the start of our summer season. Join us for full hut rentals, fun-filled summer events, and tasty weekend lunches at Stratton Brook Hut. Discover our summer schedule now. Hut Rentals Bring your group to a hut this summer! We are offering private, full hut rentals great for education […]

Our huts may be closed for mud season, but that doesn’t mean the work stops for us! During the month and a half between our winter and summer seasons, our staff has been tackling a list of chores and projects to ready our huts and trails for the summer, as well as projects to improve […]