Planning a hut trip is not complicated but the information below will help ensure you and your group have a safe, memorable, and enjoyable adventure. Our staff is available and ready to help you plan each phase of your trip. From determining the appropriate trails and supplies to giving directions to the trailheads and huts, our staff will be with you every step of the way.
Booking Options:
- Phone our reservations line at 877-634-8824
- Use the convenient booking engine on this website
- Fill out the reservation request form and our reservation staff will contact you
Check-In/Meal Times
Check-in: You may check in as early as 3:00 PM but we ask that you please arrive at the hut no later than 5:00 PM if you plan to join us for dinner. If you are not going to be able to reach the hut by 5:00 PM please contact the hut directly. For hut phone numbers, see Emergency Contact Numbers.
Check out: 10:00 AM
Meal Times at Poplar, Flagstaff and Grand Falls (full-service guests):
- Dinner: Included in nightly rate, served family style at 6:00 PM sharp
- Breakfast: Included in your nightly rate, served family style at 7:30 AM
- Lunch: Available for purchase at the hut (a la carte) Friday through Sunday and holiday weeks 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Trail lunches are available for purchase every day for our overnight guests and can be arranged in advance by calling 877-634-8824 or with the hut staff after dinner each night for the following day.
Prepare for Your Stay
Weather: Weather conditions can vary widely during any season in Maine. See current weather conditions. Please check our Trail Report or call us directly if you have any questions about road or trail conditions.
Maps: Plan to carry a current trail map and compass on your trip.
Quiet Hours: Please be respectful of other guests and observe quiet hours from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM.
Alcohol: Beer and wine are available for purchase at all of our Huts.
Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in or near any structure.
Leave No Trace Guidelines
What to Bring
Please note: All guests and trail users are responsible for carrying their gear from the trailheads into the huts. Keep in mind that the shortest distance from a trailhead is 1.8 miles. Gear shuttles are available for purchase during the winter full-service season to shuttle gear between huts but not to/from the trailheads. Please pack accordingly.
Click here for our Packing List
- Mountain bikes are allowed on our trails, please visit our Mountain Biking page for more details.
- Ski and snowshoe rentals available through the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center in Carrabassett Valley.
Directions
Click here for Driving Directions to our offices and trailheads
Vehicle Access: Our huts are backcountry lodges and have NO VEHICLE ACCESS. Depending on the hut you are visiting, you can expect anywhere from 1 to 6 hours of hiking/skiing from the nearest trailhead parking. Please plan accordingly. For maps of the huts and their proximity to the nearest trailhead, please visit the Maps page on our website.
Cell Phone Policy
Since we strive to maintain a backcountry experience for all of our guests, we strongly discourage the use of any electronic devices while visiting our huts. We ask that you please power down your cell phones while at the hut not only to improve the experience for all of our hut guests but also to conserve battery life as you will not be able to charge them during your stay. Thank you for your cooperation.
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed at any of our huts during the winter season. During the summer season well-behaved dogs are welcome at our Poplar and Flagstaff Hut locations, based on availability. Reservations are required; please call 877-634-8824 to book. For additional information,
please see our Dog Policy.
Reservation Changes
You can make changes to your reservation online by clicking here or feel free to contact our reservations office at 877-634-8824 Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Poplar Stream Falls Hut: (207) 899-8144
- Flagstaff Lake Hut: (207) 699-8394
- Grand Falls Hut: (207) 491-4012
If you have additional questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us at 877-634-8824.
