About the Community Hikes Program
The Maine A.T. Land Trust’s Community Hikes program provides free guided hiking trips to the general public from May to October and then from January to March. There are typically two to three hikes per month (depending on weather) and trips are guided by trained trip leaders. The program has been enormously successful at bringing individuals to the A.T. landscape but they can fill up quickly! The limit for participants is usually 5-8 individuals. If a hike you would like to attend is currently filled up, please email us at info@matlt.org to get on the waiting list. Summer hikes will be listed in May, winter hikes will be listed in December, so check back if you don’t see any!
Fall 2024 Update
We typically have 3-4 hikes in the fall season but due to some trip leader travel and downtime, we will probably be offering fewer this fall. But please continue to check back and sign up for the MATLT newsletter to make sure you know when new hikes are posted!
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Table Rock Hike
December 10, 2016 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
…and we’re back! Our Next Century Hikes program is gearing up for the winter season with a warmup hike to Table Rock in Grafton Notch. We will meet in the parking area in Grafton Notch at 10am. Pack a lunch to eat on top!
Table Rock overlooks Route 26 as it winds north through Grafton Notch in Newry, Maine. While the terrain is fairly moderate, it is steep near the end and the rock itself is exposed. The views are spectacular if the weather is nice! We will be taking the blue-blazed official Appalachian Trail side trail from the A.T., which is an up-and-back 2.6 mile hike. If you are planning to come along, please review the links below.
Grafton Notch State Park – this Maine State Parks page has information and maps about the area, including a description of the trails.
Maine Trail Finder – Another trails description.
The trailhead is very easy to find and there is plenty of parking in the A.T. lot directly on Route 26. We will meet in this parking lot. Remember, you must RSVP for this hike by using this events page or contacting us (info@matlt.org or 207-808-2073). Snowshoes and/or ice traction aids will probably be required.
See you on the trail!