Hut Happenings – The MH&T Blog
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 […]
New Boat Racks at Flagstaff Lake Hut
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 […]
MH&T Board Updates
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 […]
Winter 2025/2026 Season Announcement
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 […]