Our Trails
We offer over 80 miles of free, year-round, multi-use trails in the Northwestern Maine mountains. Thanks to generous land owners and donors, Maine Huts & Trails continues to ensure public access to remote and special places to all for generations to come. In the winter, our trails provide a curated backcountry experience for skiers, snowshoers, and fat bikers. Once the snow melts and summer comes around, our trail network expands to welcome hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners. The Maine Hut Trails connect to the Appalachian Trail, Bigelow Range with numerous 4,000 footers, miles of mountain bike trail, and more. Discover what our trails have to offer here!
Trail Information:
- Flagstaff, Stratton and Poplar Huts are closed for the winter season. They will reopen for full hut rentals mid-May once the trails dry out.
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Trails are closed for mud season. Please stay off the Maine Hut trail system to prevent damage and erosion as they dry out. We anticipate reopening mid-May. Visit Instagram, Facebook, and Carrabassett trails page for the most updated trail information and photos, and our trail conditions page for any reroutes and closures.
Spring, Summer, and Fall Hut Rentals
Outside of our winter season, we offer a different type of visit at our huts. Full hut rentals for groups, schools, and clubs are available mid-May through Mid October.
- Two Huts: Stratton Brook Hut and Flagstaff Lake Hut. Poplar Hut is closed for bridge work.
- Full hut, self-service group rentals only for May to October. Perfect for families, school groups, and special events. Two night minimum, single hut rentals only.
- Huts will not be open to day visitors or for nightly room stays. Stratton Brook Hut will be open on weekends for select dates and events.
- 40 miles of trail, linking to miles of additional hiking and biking trails stewarded by our partners CRNEMBA, the Town of Carrabassett Valley, and Sugarloaf.
Book a Summer Hut Rental Here
Events
- June 21st-23rd Maine Trail Running Retreat at Flagstaff Lake Hut: Guided trail running, yoga, swimming and cold plunging, functional running exercises, lakeside lodging, and high protein plant based meals with Jeff and Chris Davis at our beautiful Flagstaff Lake Hut.
- July 13th Carrabassett Backcountry Challenge: The 13th CBCC returns to the Maine Hut Trails! Our infamous backcountry aid stop will be serving up some unique snacks and beverages for the 50 and 100k racers.
- August 31st-September 1st Xterra Trail Run World Championships: World-Class trail marathoners will be running on our trails for the 26 mile race on Sunday, September 1st. Come on out and cheer them on! Local races happening Saturday, August 31st.
More Summer Events TBA! Keep an eye out for the return of Forest & Forage, Harvest at the Huts, mountain bike weekends, and more!
Winter Trips & Reservations
That's a wrap! Our huts are closed for the Winter 23/24 season. Reservations will open in September/October for booking our 24/25 winter season. Expected season to run late December to late March.
- Read about our winter stays and trip recommendations.
- Our trails are free to use. Explore the trail system!
- Bring the best gear for our trails. Read our recommendations for apparel and winter gear.
- Share your trip photos with us! Upload them here.
Volunteer:
Maine Huts & Trails will continue to grow and be strong and successful because of you, our community. Upcoming volunteer opportunities TBA this summer include:
Volunteer Hut work - Groundswork, gardening, hut repairs, and more.
Volunteer trail work - Light trail maintenance
Event Volunteer - Forest & Forage, Harvest at the Huts
Race Volunteers - Carrabassett Backcountry Challenge, Xterra Worlds Trail Run Race
Interested in volunteering? Please let us know by sharing your information here.
