Hut Happenings – The MH&T Blog
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 […]
Mid-Summer Newsletter
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 […]
High Peaks Recreation Rangers
Over the past three weeks, the High Peaks Recreation Rangers completed maintenance and improvement work across the northern and central parts of our trail system. Coordinated by the High Peaks Alliance, the Rec. Rangers are a dedicated team of stewards working across Franklin and Somerset Counties to maintain trails, campsites, and public lands. The crew […]
Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Adventure Camp at Flagstaff Lake Hut
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 […]
Forest & Forage 2025
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 […]
Maine Huts Aid Station for CBCC Race
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 […]
Wabanaki Youth in Science & Skowhegan Outdoors Visit the Huts
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 […]
River Valley Charter School Visits Flagstaff Lake Hut
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 […]