Driving Directions
Our three primary trailheads in the winter are the Stratton Brook/Rt 27 Trailhead, Airport Trailhead, and Flagstaff Hut/Long Fall Dam Trailhead. They are plowed, and available for day use and overnight parking. We are located in a very snowy area of Maine, so allow extra time for transport to your trailhead.
Gear Shuttles
Maine Huts & Trails offers gear shuttle service to and from our huts. If you have signed up for a gear shuttle, please review this information carefully.
Drop-off and Pick-up Locations
During the winter, gear shuttles are available from the following trailheads:
Airport Trailhead – For Stratton Brook and Poplar Stream Huts
Long Falls Dam Rd/Flagstaff Trailhead – For Flagstaff Lake Hut
Shuttle Times
11:00 AM – Gear traveling from trailhead to Hut must be tagged with the trip leaders last name and destination Hut, and be in the gear shed (located at the trailhead) ready for pick-up.
7:30 AM – Gear traveling between huts must be tagged and ready for pickup.
12:00 PM – Bags arrive to the closest trailhead at the end of your trip.
Please Note: We try our best to bring your gear on time, but the backcountry terrain and mother nature sometimes has other plans. On rare occasions we may be late.
Best Trailhead for Stratton Brook Hut
Closest Trailhead: Rt 27/Stratton Brook Trailhead: 3.1 miles to the Hut
*If you are using the gear shuttle, you must drop-off and pick-up your gear at the Airport Trailhead.
Get driving directions to the Rt 27/Stratton Brook Hut Trailhead >>
Other Trailheads
Campbell Field Trailhead: 3.00 miles – NO OVERNIGHT PARKING
Airport Trailhead: 4.7 miles – (Drop point for gear shuttles to Stratton Brook Hut)
Best Trailhead for Poplar Falls Hut
Closest Trailhead: Airport Trailhead: 3.3 miles to the Hut
The Airport trailhead is the drop point for gear shuttles to Poplar Stream Hut and Stratton Brook Hut.
Get driving directions to the Airport Trailhead >>
Other Trailheads
Campbell Field Trailhead: 6.5 miles – NO OVERNIGHT PARKING
Rte. 27/Stratton Brook: 8.1 miles
Flagstaff Trailhead: 10 miles
Best Trailhead for Flagstaff Lake Hut
Closest Trailhead: Long Falls Dam/Flagstaff Trailhead: 2.2 miles to the Hut
The Long Falls Dam/Flagstaff Trailhead is the drop point for gear shuttles to Flagstaff Lake Hut.
Get driving directions to the Long Falls Dam/Flagstaff Trailhead >>
Other Trailheads
Big Eddy/Grand Falls: 3.8 miles – CURRENTLY NOT GROOMED OR MAINTAINED. USE AT OWN RISK.
Other Types of Transportation
Shuttle Services
If you’re planning to travel from hut to hut, there’s a good chance you’ll need to use a shuttle service to get your vehicle from your starting point to your last trailhead. Here is a local shuttle service that can make that happen:
All Points Transportation
Carrabassett Valley, ME
(207) 329-3482
Greg Roy
Call for a price quote.
Offers people and vehicle shuttle services.
Special Note on Hut Access
Access to all the huts is people powered only, so there’s no way to drive to any hut. You’ll drive as far as the trailhead, but then hike, bike, ski, paddle, or snowshoe into the hut. Remember that it can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours to travel to the hut from the trailhead, depending on your itinerary.