Testimonials

“For a number of years now, I have brought incoming UMF students to MHT Flagstaff where we read about and live the naturalist philosophy of Thoreau and Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing). We are so incredibly fortunate to have a place like Flagstaff as the setting for this experience. And each year the staff have been […]

“My high school outing club was very fortunate to win a funded night at Flagstaff hut as part of a Teens to Trails lottery. We had a group of 32 people, all of whom had an absolutely spectacular time. The fall colors were perfect–lime green/yellow ferns, popping red maple, and some trees still green. But […]

“I came through a school leadership and service trip with a group of high schoolers. It was an excellent weekend all around – stacking wood together, crafts and games, camp fires, a variety show, cooking and cleaning together, a sunrise canoe… the hut accommodations were just right and staff was excellent – welcoming, knowledgeable, and […]

“Our highschool interact club stayed at the Flagstaff Hut this weekend and the experience was incredible! The facilities were taken care of and welcoming. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The students had a great time getting away from technology while doing some service and stacking 12 cord of firewood. We also enjoyed a […]

“We took our Boy Scout Troop to Flagstaff Hut. The communication before we got there was top notch. Even though our ride up there took 5-6 hours, it was well worth it. The Hut caretakers, Emma and Celeste were great. We hiked in the area and kayaked on Flagstaff Lake. The accommodations were excellent and […]

“Some of the leadership, coaches, and their children recently stayed at the Flagstaff Lake Hut. We used it as a group retreat and bonding trip for our families. The cabin was warm, comfortable, and just a beautiful place to hang out, eat, and relax. The spot on the lake was beautiful and quiet. We were […]

“Fantastic—warm, welcoming and perfect at the end of a rainy hike!!” —Michael

“Thanks to support from the Youth & Community Experience Fund we were able to take a group of middle and high school students from out Summer Nordic Training program to Flagstaff Lake Hut for an overnight. We had an amazing experience and are very grateful for the opportunity. The whole trip was perfect: great caretakers, […]

“We had another incredible stay at Flagstaff Hut this year! Our youth were able to enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and swimming in Flagstaff Lake. We cooked meals together in the kitchen, played games outside, roasted s’mores around a bonfire, and got to completely disconnect from all devices for two days. Sam from MH&T and the caretakers […]

“Our group of 21 had an amazing stay at Flagstaff Hut. It was the perfect place for a large group to gather, catch up, enjoy the beautiful outdoors and cook some amazing food. Many incredible memories were made!” —Katie

“Morse Outing Club had an end-of-year weekend trip to Flagstaff Lake Hut. We were a group of 16 with 2 chaperones and 14 students. The hut caretakers, Emma and Sofia met us at the trail head to transport our gear and helped orient our group in how to enjoy and take care of the space. […]

“I am one of three Wiscasset Middle High School Outing Club Advisors and I met Sam Shirley of the Maine Huts and Trails organization at a Teens to Trails leadership event in Sept. of 2025. Leslie Trundy, Outing Club Advisor from Morse High School and I spoke with Sam about our goal of doing a […]