What does accessibility mean to you?
- To us, it means making backcountry experiences something for everyone to enjoy.
- Explore over 50 miles of free, year-round, multi-use trails in the Western Maine mountains.
- Lighten your load by staying at one of our off-grid eco lodges.
- Warm your body and lift your spirit with a hot meal shared with friends, family, and community.
Thanks to generous land owners and donors, Maine Huts & Trails is proud to support public access to remote and special places to all for generations to come.
Winter hut trips are now open to book! Our winter dates are always in high demand, and the best ones go fast. Don’t miss your chance to lock in the perfect trip for the season.
The Huts
Trails
Maintained by a dedicated crew, the trail system at Maine Huts & Trails is unforgettable. Featuring winding switchbacks, paths along mountain streams, natural bridges, and incredible views, the trails leading to the huts are some of the best in the world. When using the trail system, you’ll be following white and blue diamonds: white for the main trail, which is groomed in the winter, and blue for ungroomed side trails.
News
Looking Back on Summer 2026
Our Most Successful Summer in Recent Years With November marching forward, we’re looking back on a summer season to be proud of. From May to November, Maine Huts & Trails welcomed 1,085 overnight guests, along with countless trail users. Flagstaff Lake Hut was a home base for youth and community groups, while Stratton Brook Hut […]
Honoring Our Volunteers: The 2025 and 2026 George Lawrence Award Recipients
Maine Huts & Trails is honored to announce the 2025 and 2026 recipients of the George Lawrence Award for Volunteer Service. George Lawrence was a great friend, advisor, and passionate supporter of our mission. As our earliest and most prolific volunteer, he set the standard for what it means to give back to this place […]
Falmouth High School Outing Club Tackles Firewood at Poplar Stream Hut
We are always excited to welcome back the Falmouth High School Outing Club for their biannual volunteer overnight! They are a regular fixture at Maine Huts & Trails, and we are always happy to bring the seasoned crew back in to help out at the huts. Led by John Carter, the group took on a […]
More Power for Flagstaff Lake Hut
Maine Huts & Trails’ Flagstaff Lake Hut recently received three new lithium-ion batteries from longtime community partner Maine Solar Solutions. Flagstaff Lake Hut sits on the eastern shore of Flagstaff Lake and runs entirely off the grid, powered by solar energy. With these additions, the hut’s battery capacity grows to eleven, which means more stored […]
Board Members in Action at Stratton Brook Hut
This summer and fall, three of our board members traded their meeting agendas for work gloves and tool belts to help spruce up Stratton Brook Hut. The hut needed attention in three areas of its deck, and board members Calen Colby, Fred Prescott, and John Spelke stepped up to the challenge. Together, they worked on: […]
Winter 2026/2027 Season Announcement
Maine Huts & Trails is excited to announce our winter 26/27 season! The snow will fly before long, and we’ll be ready with warm fires, hearty meals, and miles of trail to explore. Season Dates Our winter season runs December 26th through March 21st. Stratton Brook, Poplar Stream, and Flagstaff Lake Huts will be open […]
Events
Open House at Marmee Dearest Espresso
Join Maine Huts & Trails for our annual winter open house on Thursday, December 10th, from 5 to 7pm at Marmee Dearest Espresso in downtown Kingfield! Meet our Kingfield office staff, chat about the upcoming winter season, and hear what we’re planning for the future. Wine and charcuterie will be available. We host an open […]
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Huts Open for the 26/27 Winter Season
Join Maine Huts & Trails for the 26/27 Winter Season! Our Stratton Brook, Poplar Stream, and Flagstaff Lake Huts will open their doors on Saturday, December 26th for the winter season! The huts will be open every day and staffed by four winter hut staff. Stop In and Warm Up Come in and warm up […]
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Winter Public Lunches 26/27
Winter Public Lunches Return to the Huts! Trek in, warm up, and refuel. Our weekend public lunches are back at Stratton Brook, Poplar Stream, and Flagstaff Lake Huts, starting Sunday, December 27th. Lunch Details When: Saturdays and Sundays, 12 to 2pm Where: Stratton Brook, Poplar Stream, and Flagstaff Lake Huts Dates: Stratton Brook and Poplar […]
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Alpine Feast 2027
Maine Huts & Trails’ biggest fundraiser of the year is back! Join us Saturday, February 27th for the ultimate après culinary experience. Ski, snowshoe, or fat bike to Stratton Brook Hut for a feast by Big Tree Catering. Indulge in hearty bites, homemade treats, charcuterie, and delightful beverages from 11am to 2pm. Tickets go on […]
View Event Alpine Feast 2027Testimonials
Snowshoe Hike into Stratton Brook Hut
“We enjoyed our snowshoe hike into Stratton Brook Hut. Once we got there, we had a relaxing, fun visit. The hut is warm and comfortable, and the views of the Bigelows and Sugarloaf are fantastic. The staff was friendly and amenable to our requests. The meals were home-cooked and delicious. We met and talked to […]
Another Thumbs up for MHT
Another fantastic trek through the winter landscape, this time along Carrabasset Valley to Stratton Brook hut. Exhilarating conditions, beautiful trails and views, with a warm and delicious welcome from the crew.
Enjoyable Weekend
“First time visitor, stayed at Stratton Brook Hut with full board. Very enjoyable weekend; friendly helpful staff, great cooking, comfortable lodging, like minded guests, and beautiful well marked trails” —Erik
New Years Stay
This was our first stay at this hut. The hut itself is being kept in great conditions due to the caretakers at the hut. Amazed at how the hut itself functions with so many visitors yet is completely off the grid!! Our meals were amazing. The crew were absolutely dedicated to seeing all of our […]