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.
Our Stratton Brook Hut is now open for summer self-service bookings. Spend a night or two with hiking and mountain bike trails right outside your door. Available May 29th to August 30th.
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
Falmouth High School Volunteer Weekend at Flagstaff Lake Hut
Every spring, as the snow melts and the woods around Flagstaff Lake come back to life, we look forward to one of our favorite traditions: the return of Falmouth High School for their annual volunteer overnight. This year was no exception. We were absolutely thrilled to welcome these dedicated students back to Flagstaff Lake Hut, […]
Grand Falls Spring Visit
In late April, with the snow finally giving way, we made the season’s first trip to Grand Falls Hut. Grand Falls is our most remote and rugged destination, surrounded by dense forest, rushing streams, and the towering waterfall that gives the hut its name. The visit focus was evaluating the hut’s electrical system in partnership […]
Board Retreat and News
There’s something special about gathering at a hut — stepping away from the day-to-day, sharing meals, and making space for bigger conversations. At the end of March, the Board of Maine Huts & Trails came together for an overnight retreat at Flagstaff Lake Hut to do just that. Surrounded by the landscape that inspires our […]
March Elopement at Stratton Brook Hut
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels intimate, adventurous, and one-of-a-kind, an elopement at Maine Huts & Trails might be exactly what you’re looking for. Tucked away among serene backcountry trails and surrounded by natural beauty, this hidden gem offers a peaceful escape from the traditional wedding scene. This past March, Kate and Josh […]
Stay at Stratton Brook Hut This Summer
Big news for summer 2026! We are opening Stratton Brook Hut for weekend self service stays! Book a getaway with a private room, modern amenities, and use our kitchen to craft your meals among the mountains. Our hut is the perfect location for adventurous guests seeking a mountain biking or hiking adventure. With trails outside […]
End of Winter Season 2026
As winter winds down, we’re reflecting on another memorable season. From late December through mid-March, we welcomed guests to enjoy western Maine with three huts open for the season: Stratton Brook Hut, Poplar Stream Falls Hut, and Flagstaff Lake Hut. Throughout the winter, visitors traveled by ski, fat bike, and snowshoes, taking in quiet woods, […]
Events
Forest & Forage 2026
This event is SOLD OUT! Forest & Forage returns for its fourth year at Maine Huts & Trails with a fresh focus on plant identification and understanding the natural world. Held at Flagstaff Lake Hut, this immersive experience lets participants explore Maine’s ecosystem, learn native flora and fungi, and enjoy a cozy lodge stay with […]
View Event Forest & Forage 2026Testimonials
Spur of the moment trip
Decided to head out for the long Columbus Day weekend but had not made any specific plans. Decided to try Flagstaff Hut for openings/availability to explore foliage and nearby hiking. A space was available so I headed up and had a great visit. Beautiful foliage and great hiking.
Great Visit!
My husband and I loved our experience at Maine Huts and Trails. We joked that the hut was ran by four fairy godmothers deep in the woods. The women that ran the Flagstaff hut did a remarkable job: very friendly, irresistible food, and occasionally breaking out into songs. When we got back to our car, […]
Awesome
I skied in to Poplar for the night. It was a gorgeous day. Although I thought the ski was a bit of a challenge, it was beautiful. The dinner was outstanding! I have been to huts before and thought the food this time was really great. There was a massage therapist that day at the […]
Snowshoeing excursion to Stratton Brook Hut
We had an amazing time at Stratton Brook Hut. With Snowshoes on we blazed up the Oak Knoll trail and spent 1.5 days at the hut, relaxing and doing an extra 7 mile /6 hour hike on other trails in the vicinity of the hut. The weather was cold but the hut was warm and […]