Gear Shuttles

At Maine Huts & Trails, we think outdoor adventure should be fun! And while you should expect to break a sweat on the trails, there’s no reason to weigh yourself down with a heavy pack. When you use our gear shuttle service, your backpack will be delivered to the hut by our staff; and you can focus on what’s most important -- having fun.

Available Gear Shuttle Routes 

If your Destination/1st Destination is:
Stratton Brook Hut --> Drop off at Airport Trailhead
Poplar Stream --> Drop off at Airport Trailhead
Flagstaff Lake --> Drop off at Flagstaff Lake/Long Falls Dam Trailhead
 

Each Trailhead has a gear shuttle shed. Drop your bags in the sheds and attach the Shuttle Tag filled out with your information. We will have an example tag in each shed. You are now ready to head up the trail!

Scheduling your gear shuttle

  • Gear shuttles to and from a single hut are $135 for 1 to 4 guest bags and $33.75 for each additional guest up to a total of 8 guest bags. 
  • Gear shuttles between huts the same pricing; $135 for 1 to 4 guest bags and $33.75 for each additional guest up to a total of 8 guest bags.
  • You'll place the order for your gear shuttle within the lodging reservation form.
  • Gear shuttles run from select trailheads to the huts, and from hut to hut. 
  • Gear shuttles must be arranged at least four days in advance of your trip.
  • See below for trailhead shuttle locations.

Gear Requirements

  • All bags must be backpacks (no duffle bags, suitcases, totes, etc.) 
  • All bags must weigh 25lbs or less.
  • Please weigh your bags before leaving them at the pick-up location.  Scales are located in the gear box at each pickup location for your convenience.
  • If your backpack is over the 25 lb weight limit, you’ll need to remove excess weight to your car before labeling your bag for transport.
  • You should be physically able to transport your bag if for some reason you miss the gear shuttle or we have an equipment failure.
  • All bags must be tagged and ready for pick up before the designated pick up time. See below for scheduled pick up times by location.

If your gear doesn’t meet the above requirements, it might not be shuttled, or could be subject to an oversize bag fee.

Shuttle Locations & Schedule

Winter gear shuttling is done by snowmobile, so it is weather dependent. If conditions allow, it is generally offered from mid-January to mid-March.

The following locations are the pick-up points for gear shuttles:

 

Trailhead-to-Hut

Pickup Site Pickup time Drop-off Site Drop-off Time
Airport TH 12:00 PM Stratton Brook Hut 4:00 PM
Airport TH 12:00 PM Poplar Hut 4:00 PM
Long Falls Dam (LFD)/Flagstaff TH 12:00 PM Flagstaff Hut 4:00 PM
Long Falls Dam (LFD)/Flagstaff TH N/A Grand Falls Hut N/A

 

Hut-to-Hut

Pickup Site Pickup time Drop-off Site Drop-off Time
Stratton Brook Hut 7:30 AM Poplar Hut 4:00 PM
Poplar Hut 7:30 AM Stratton Brook Hut 4:00 PM
Poplar Hut 7:30 AM Flagstaff Hut 4:00 PM
Flagstaff Hut 7:30 AM Poplar Hut 4:00 PM
Flagstaff Hut N/A Grand Falls Hut N/A
Grand Falls Hut N/A Flagstaff Hut N/A

 

Hut-to-Trailhead

Pickup Site Pickup time Drop-off Site Drop-off Time
Stratton Brook Hut 7:30 AM Airport TH 12:00 PM
Poplar Hut 7:30 AM Airport TH 12:00 PM
Flagstaff Hut 7:30 AM Long Falls Dam (LFD)/Flagstaff TH 12:00 PM
Grand Falls Hut N/A Long Falls Dam (LFD)/Flagstaff TH N/A
Grand Falls Hut N/A West Forks/Grand Falls TH (Effie's) N/A

 

If you have any questions about gear shuttles, contact us.

If you’re looking for a shuttle for yourself or your vehicle, check Getting Here and Around

The following locations are the pick-up points for gear shuttles:


Trailhead-to-Hut

Pickup Site Pickup time Drop-off Site Drop-off Time
Airport TH 1:00 PM Stratton Brook Hut 5:00 PM
Airport TH 1:00 PM Poplar Hut 5:00 PM
Long Falls Dam (LFD)/Flagstaff TH 1:00 PM Flagstaff Hut 5:00 PM
Long Falls Dam (LFD)/Flagstaff TH N/A Grand Falls Hut N/A
Long Falls Dam (LFD)/Flagstaff TH N/A Poplar Hut N/A

Hut-to-Hut

Pickup Site Pickup time Drop-off Site Drop-off Time
Stratton Brook Hut 9:00 AM Poplar Hut 5:00 PM
Poplar Hut 9:00 AM Stratton Brook Hut 5:00 PM
Poplar Hut 9:00 AM Flagstaff Hut 5:00 PM
Flagstaff Hut 9:00 AM Poplar Hut 5:00 PM
Flagstaff Hut N/A Grand Falls Hut N/A
Grand Falls Hut N/A Flagstaff Hut N/A

Hut-to-Trailhead

Pickup Site Pickup time Drop-off Site Drop-off Time
Stratton Brook Hut 9:00 AM Airport TH 11:30AM
Poplar Hut 9:00 AM Airport TH 11:30AM
Flagstaff Hut 9:00 AM Long Falls Dam (LFD)/Flagstaff TH 11:30AM
Grand Falls Hut N/A Long Falls Dam (LFD)/Flagstaff TH N/A
Poplar Hut 9:00 AM Long Falls Dam (LFD)/Flagstaff TH 11:30AM
Stratton Brook Hut 9:00 AM Outdoor Center 11:30AM
Poplar Hut 9:00 AM Outdoor Center 11:30AM

 

If you have any questions about gear shuttles, contact us.

If you’re looking for a shuttle for yourself or your vehicle, check Getting Here and Around