Maine Huts & Trails

Spent a magical NYE at Flagstaff Lake Hut. The staff are incredible— they truly made the experience so very special. The location is beautiful and facilities were clean and toasty. I cannot wait to visit again.

We spent 1 night in the Flagstaff hut. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The hut is so cool and it's very interesting how they are able to run the operation (toilets turn waste to fertilizer, solar panel, wood stoves) The trails were expertly maintained and its the perfect outdoor adventure for anyone looking to get out this winter.

We took advantage of Maine Huts and Trails' option for private rental of the whole hut. We booked the Flagstaff Hut and headed up with a group of friends for an early November weekend. Kevin, the caretaker, met us at the trail head to drive our belongings to the hut. He showed us around got us comfortable with the hut and its off-grid magic. After that, we were on our own. We enjoyed the amazing trails for running, mountain biking and hiking. The hut is in good condition and has everything you might need for cooking (less the food, we brought that). We enjoyed the many puzzles and games at the hut. It is nice to be without cell service once in a while. Kevin was there to pick us up on Sunday and we were sad to go. We hope to return soon either for another private rental or during the typical service with a caretaker.

I had a blast hiking up to the cabin to enjoy lunch.

Awesome network of trails and huts. Whether hiking, biking or skiing, there is a scenic trial to take. And the huts are remote, but still comfortable. We have used them as a family of two adults and two kids under 10. The staff has always been super friendly and the facilities clean and relaxing.

Hidden Gem in Western ME. Went here on a recommendation of a friend. Went in the end of February and rode the entire trail system on Fat bikes with. +40” base. Conditions changed daily, overall was an epic experience. Highly recommended for the adventurer!! The Huts, Staff, and food were amazing. Will definitely return.

Had an absolute blast skiing the trails and staying in the "huts" (beautiful lodges). The staff from check-in to check-out were knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.

Can i give them five stars? Stayed at Flagstaff, we asked for gluten free and they were able to provide with no problem and it was delicious. Love, the off grid, tech savvy hut and a hot shower . What more do you want?

We have Nordic skied into Stratton Brook, Flagstaff and Poplar Huts many times over the past few winters . We can't say enough wonderful things about this type of experience. We have done it with younger kids, teenagers and just adults. We have stayed just one night and a few nights, both full service and self service. The Hut staff have always been accommodating, kind and provide wonderful , home- cooked meals . Nordic gear can be rented at the Sugarloaf Outdoor center close by. Make sure to consult the office & staff on what trails are best for novice & advanced. The trail to Stratton Brook can be steep and tricky for some, exciting and very do-able for others . Flagstaff is flat & easy , short. Snowshoes are also a fun way to access the huts. I would HIGHLY recommend Maine , Huts & Trails to anyone even curious about going. Winter, Summer , Fall - any season.

Good hiking and walking trails. You can be a die hard hiker or a tody toting walker and still enjoy the experience. I'm more of the later. lol

In the European tradition this is a well organized series of hut to hit hikes or skiing adventures that await you if you dare. Full service and self, pending on the season and membership make a big difference. I've done a Winter snowshoe jaunt at New Years and it was s blast and just now I returned from peak Fall foliage hiking and canoeing. Both equally amazing experiences!

We stayed at the Flagstaff Lake Hut for one night, then hiked 11.3 miles to the Poplar Hut for one night. Overall, it was an excellent experience. Pros: The "huts" are really more like Lodges. Very clean, excellent showers and bathrooms, and nice common areas. Board Games and playing cards available for rainy days. We were there during Full Service Summer season, so all meals were provided. The meals were amazing, and they were able to easily accommodate a Gluten Free option. Staff was so friendly, absolutely no complaints. Not really Cons, but might be helpful to know/set expectations: -Showers are timed at 6 minutes (one token). I don't know how anyone would possibly need longer than that to shower, but it's worth mentioning. -The pillows in the bunkrooms are pretty awful. Flat and covered in a thick plastic. I suggest bringing your own camping pillow instead. -The walls between bunkrooms are paper thin - you can basically hear everything going on in the adjacent rooms (but there are free ear plugs available in the Hut). -Meals are served Family Style - you will be sitting at a table with other people who are staying at the Hut. Keep this in mind when choosing a seat, especially if you have developed a particular aversion to one of the other guests. The Maine Hut Trail is the cross country skiing trail. It's very wide, and more like an old road than a hiking trail. It's not the most scenic type of trail - I suggest venturing off of it where possible. We especially liked the Hemlock Trail/Appalachian Trail option along Flagstaff Lake.

Do yourself a favor and book an experience at Maine Huts & Trails! What a wonderful time our group of 8 friends had as we hiked up to Poplar Hut and Stratton Brook Hut staying one night at each in October. We loved the friendly and accommodating staff, the amenities the huts offered including the fact that we didn't have our home creature comforts, and the meals that were prepped for us were outstanding! The trails were well marked and contained a variety of views (not too hard, not too easy). We worried that we might have to sleep cold when the temps dropped to the 40s, but our rooms were quite comfortable just with sleeping bags. Highly recommend this hidden gem!