Hut Happenings – The MH&T Blog
Snowshoe to Stratton Brook Hut
On January 3rd, we kicked off the new year with our first free guided snowshoe trip up to Stratton Brook Hut. Despite the cold winter temperatures, the day greeted the thirteen attendees with clear skies and brilliant sunshine. Trail conditions were firm and packed, making for excellent travel on Oak Knoll and Newton’s Revenge Trails. […]
Happy Opening Day!
Our winter season kicked off on Saturday, December 27th with the opening of our Stratton Brook, Poplar Stream and Flagstaff Lake Huts. Conditions were perfect for snowshoeing and skiing to the huts, and we were thrilled to welcome day visitors and our first guests. For those looking to stay longer, overnight visits provide a unique […]
New Appliances at Poplar Stream Hut
Christmas came early this year for Poplar Stream Hut! The hut was outfitted with three brand new restaurant-grade refrigerators and freezers. These new appliances will be more energy efficient than their predecessors and will provide our hut staff with an improved kitchen setup. A generous donor stepped forward with a dollar-for-dollar match to help cover […]
Free Guided Winter Programs 2026
Our wildly popular Free Guided Winter Programs are back for another season! The session will run January 3rd until March 21st, and will happen a couple times per month. Ski, snowshoe, and fat bike on the Maine Hut Trail network with other outdoor-minded individuals. See Our Programs Snowshoe with us! We are offering three snowshoe […]
New Solar Panels at Stratton Brook Hut
Stratton Brook Hut has successfully replaced storm-damaged solar panels. In 2024, we secured a grant through the Business Recovery and Resilience Fund. The updated rooftop solar array is designed to improve energy efficiency while reducing long-term operating costs. Extra energy generated by the array will go back into the electrical system. The project was completed […]
Fall Volunteer Groups
We would like to thank the two volunteer groups that we had stay with us this fall to help get our huts and trails ready for winter! On the last weekend in October, UMaine Farmington’s Mainely Outdoors group headed to Stratton Brook Hut to get firewood stacked. After hiking up the hut, the small crew […]
Thank You Summer 2025 Local Sponsors
Sponsorships Make Hut Visits Possible for Local Schools Maine Huts & Trails is pleased to announce our local business partners who helped sponsor school trips during the fall. Based out of Kingfield, Maine Huts & Trails (MH&T) is a nonprofit organization operating four backcountry lodges and a 50 mile non-motorized trail network between Carrabassett Valley […]
What to Expect on a Winter Hut Trip
Whether you are thinking about booking a winter hut trip, or have already secured your spot, this guide will give you information about an overnight hut stay. Our free trails are maintained and funded by revenue from our winter overnights, so thank you for helping keep the backcountry accessible. To the Hut! Before you leave […]
Flagstaff Foliage & History Weekend
On October 10–12, overnight guests and day visitors joined us at Flagstaff Lake Hut as we hosted our last public event of the summer season. The reds of the maples and yellows of the aspens, birches, and beeches provided a picturesque setting for enjoying the natural beauty and history of the area. On Friday evening, […]
Harvest at the Huts 2025
What a weekend at Stratton Brook Hut! Stunning fall colors, live music from Vermont’s Landline, and a scrumptious dinner by chef Spencer Lee made it unforgettable. After enjoying a hike in from the Stratton Brook Trailhead, guests were welcomed by an array of charcuterie boards, fresh apple cider and other local provisions. After the […]
Stratton School Visits Flagstaff Lake Hut
Last week, the Stratton School middle school students made their annual fall visit to Flagstaff Lake Hut! After hiking in to the hut, carrying all of their own overnight gear, they enjoyed the perfect early fall weather with canoeing, fishing, swimming, and a variety of outdoor games. Following a delicious pasta dinner, some students played […]
Welcome Meg Patterson, our new Development Director
Maine Huts & Trails is thrilled to welcome Meg Patterson as our brand new Development Director. Originally from Alaska and brought up by a long line of outdoorists, Meg has long known the power of wild places and the communities that care for them. She’s drawn to the edges—where access meets stewardship, where quiet reflection […]