Hut Happenings – The MH&T Blog

The boat racks at Flagstaff Lake Hut were long overdue for a fresh upgrade. Before the new racks were built, guests would need to move the boats a distance down the trail to reach the water. With no damage to nature, we were able to build a rack next to the protected cove, a perfect […]

The volunteer Maine Huts & Trails board is an essential part in the success of our organization. Each member donates their time in creating backcountry experiences for all in our ecologically important landscapes. The board continues the legacy started by visionaries who built the Maine Huts & Trails system. Here’s a roundup of recent comings […]

Maine Huts & Trails is excited to announce our winter season will run December 27th, 2025 to March 21st, 2026. During this time, our staffed huts will be open for day visitors and overnight stays. Start planning your excursion now, winter booking opens to the public October 1st! Key Dates: September 15th – Early access […]

The season is buzzing with energy at Maine Huts & Trails! We’ve welcomed dozens of youth and community groups to the huts. Karisma at Stratton Brook Hut has been serving up lunches and cold beverages on weekends. The excitement doesn’t stop at the huts! The trails are freshly maintained. A new Development Director has joined […]

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 […]