Maine Huts & Trails employs a full time grooming and trail maintenance crew that works hard all year to keep the trails in excellent condition. They make sure the wilderness remains as untouched as possible, while still allowing safe, people-powered access to nature. If you notice a section of trail that needs attention, please let us know.
For an in-depth look at trail reporting terms and meanings, check out Winter Trail Reports: Translated >>
| New Snow Last 24 Hours | New Snow Last 7 Days | Skiable Kilometers | Grooming Status |
| 0" | 0" | 50 |
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| Trail Section | Surface | New Snow (inches) | Base (inches) | Last Groomed |
| Stratton Brook Area | Wet snow | 0" | Variable | 4/1/17 |
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Stratton Brook – Poplar |
Wet snow | 0" | Variable | 4/1/17 |
| Poplar Area | Wet snow | 0" | Variable | 4/1/17 |
| Poplar – Flagstaff | Wet snow | 0" | Variable | 4/1/17 |
| Flagstaff Area | Wet snow | 0" | Variable | 4/1/17 |
| Flagstaff – Grand Falls | Wet snow | 0" | Variable | 3/25/17 |
| Grand Falls Area | Wet snow | 0" | Variable | 3/24/17 |
| Grand Falls – West Forks | Wet snow | 0" | Variable | 2/28/17 |
| Hut | Temp (ºF) at 8am | New Snow (inches) | Base (inches) | Surface |
| Stratton Brook | No report | 0" | Variable | Variable |
|
Poplar |
No report | 0" | Variable | Variable |
| Flagstaff | No report | 0" | Variable | Variable |
| Grand Falls | No report | 0" | Variable | Variable |
Due to the unpredictable nature of weather, trail conditions, and grooming equipment, grooming/trail maintenance plans should always be considered tentative. Stop by or call the office at the start of your trip for the most current conditions and information.
For updates on trail closures, reroutes, and warnings, see Alerts>>
| Trail Section | Additional Info | Trail Section | Additional Info | |
| Route 27 to Stratton Brook Hut | Some wet/muddy sections, mostly dry | Halfway Yurt Bike Routes | Some wet sections, mostly dry, rough trail surface. | |
| Newton's Revenge Trail | Open. | Shore Trail | Use caution where trail is closest to lake due to erosion. | |
| Oak Knoll Trail | Open. "Caution" status, walk bikes through "rut-prone" patches, and not around. | Beaver Trail | Open. | |
| Airport Trailhead to Poplar Hut | Some wet sections, mostly dry | Birch Trail | Some wet sections, mostly dry | |
| Narrow Gauge Pathway | Open. Section washed out but passable closest to Airport Trailhead. | Flagstaff Hut to Big Eddy | Saturated trail surface, muddy and wet. | |
| Larry's Trail | Footbridge out below falls, stream is crossable - wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Use caution around new bridge construction. | Big Eddy to Grand Falls Hut | Possible flooding during dam releases and due to beaver activity. Biking permitted July 15 | |
| Warren's Trail | Some wet sections, mostly dry | Falls Trail | Some wet sections, mostly dry. Use caution when crossing footbridge near northern entrance. | |
| Poplar Hut to Carriage X-ing 2 | Some wet/muddy sections, mostly dry | Fisherman's Trail | Some wet sections, mostly dry | |
| Carriage Road X-ing 2 to Flagstaff Hut | Some wet sections, mostly dry | "Lower Enchanted Trailhead Trail" | Some wet sections, mostly dry | |
| Hemlock Trail | Some wet sections, mostly dry | Grand Falls Hut to West Forks Trailhead | Closed April 15 - December 1 (not maintained) |
Due to the unpredictable nature of weather, trail conditions, and grooming equipment, grooming/trail maintenance plans should always be considered tentative. Stop by or call the office at the start of your trip for the most current conditions and information.
2017 Dead River Releases
Releases generally last a half-day, beginning around 8:30 am and ending at 1:00 pm.
Important Notice: Flows may change without notice due to license requirements and/or water conditions at the time of the scheduled flow.
All information provided by Brookfield Renewable Energy.
| Date | Release | Date | Release | |
| Sat May 13, 2017 | 7000 cfs† | Sat Jul 1, 2017 | 1800 cfs* | |
| Sat May 20, 2017 | 7000 cfs† | Sun Jul 2, 2017 | 1300 cfs* | |
| Sun May 28, 2017 | 5500 cfs | Sat Jul 22, 2017 | 2400 cfs* | |
| Mon May 29, 2017 | 1300 cfs* | Sun Jul 23, 2017 | 1800 cfs* | |
| Sat Jun 3, 2017 | 5000 cfs† | Sat Aug 12, 2017 | 2400 cfs* | |
| Sat Jun 10, 2017 | 3500 cfs* | Sun Aug 13, 2017 | 1800 cfs* | |
| Sun Jun 11, 2017 | 2400 cfs* | Sun Sep 3, 2017 | 5500 cfs* | |
| Sat Jun 24, 2017 | 1800 cfs* | Sat Sep 16, 2017 | 3500 cfs* | |
| Sun Jun 25, 2017 | 1300 cfs* | Sat Oct 7, 2017 | Full Open to 6000 cfs | |
| †CFS released at Long Falls Dam plus inflow at Spencer. This will depend on spring refill and forecast. *Release at Long Falls Dam as necessary to provide the flows directly below Spencer Stream (Dam plus inflow). |
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