Berry Pickers Trail to Saddleback and The Horn via the A.T.
2017-07-29 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Berry Pickers’ Trail, Madrid Township, ME, United States
Our upcoming Next Century hike on the A.T. will be up the Berry Pickers Trail to The Horn and Saddleback Mountain on Saturday, July 29th. We will meet at 9am at Edmund’s Market on Route 4 in Phillips and convoy to the trailhead together from there.
An exact description of the route can be found here at Maine Trail Finder:
Berry Picker’s Trail
We are going to head up to The Horn first and then Saddleback Mountain, but getting to both peaks will depend on how much time we have.
You must RSVP for this hike below in order to be contacted about itinerary changes or weather-related news. If you can’t get the RSVP system to work please email us at info@matlt.org or call 207-808-2073. See you out there!

Maine Appalachian Trail Conference
2017-08-04 - 2017-08-11 | Colby College, 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Dates: August 4 to 11, 2017
Location: Colby College, Waterville, Maine
Event Overview: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) holds a conference every two years at different locations in the Eastern US. This week-long event includes over 240 hikes, numerous workshops, and excursions to local areas of interest. The conference will also include ATC’s 41st membership meeting. Each evening there are exciting adventure presentations and stellar entertainment. The event draws people from around the world, but primarily from locations along the nearly 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail (A.T.). At the last conference held in Maine (1997 Sunday River), 1,380 people participated. We anticipate over 1,200 attendees in 2017.
About the ATC: The ATC, established in 1925, is a national not-for-profit that is both a confederation of 31 local organizations with assignments to maintain the A.T. and a membership organization with support from all 50 states and more than 15 other countries. Under agreements that date back to the 1930s, buttressed by federal legislation in 1968 and 1978, ATC leads a cooperative-management system for the A.T. that includes the National Park Service and USDA Forest Service at national, regional, and district levels, numerous state parks, a variety of agencies in 14 states and other land management organizations.
About the A.T.: The A.T. is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world, measuring roughly 2,180 miles. The A.T. goes through fourteen states along the crests and valleys of the Appalachian mountain range from the southern terminus at Springer Mountain, Georgia, to the Trail’s northern terminus at Katahdin, Maine. The A.T. was completed in 1937 (near Sugarloaf Mtn.) and is a unit of the National Park System. It is estimated that 2 to 3 million people visit the A.T. every year.
Opportunities for People in Maine to Get Involved:

Participate in the conference – hikes, workshops, entertainment, excursions!
Promote the conference locally!
Become a sponsor!
Have a vendor table in the exhibit area!
Donate items for door prizes or for registered participant event bags!

For more information:
Conference Website: www.atc2017.org
To Volunteer: www.appalachiantrail.org/Maine2017Volunteers
To be a Sponsor or Exhibitor, mail to: Exhibits2017@ATconf.org
Hosted by: Maine Appalachian Trail Club and Appalachian Mountain Club – Maine Chapter

Mount Abraham Appalachian Trail Conservancy Maine 2017 Hike
2017-08-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Fire Warden Trail, XP8Q+PW Strong, Maine, ME
We’ll be leading a group of attendees up Mount Abraham via the Fire Warden Trail. To join this hike, please register for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Maine 2017 Conference!

West Peak - Bigelow Range Hike
2017-08-26 08:45 - 17:00 | Stratton Brook Pond Road, Stratton Brook Pond Road, Kingfield, ME, 04947, United States
The forthcoming land trust Next Century hike will be up the Bigelow Range to Avery Peak via the Fire Warden’s Trail on August 26. This is the quickest route from the south to the highest point in the Bigelow Range. The total distance is 10 miles (five up and five back) and this is a strenuous trail. Our trip leader will be Louise Jensen, who is awesome.

The trail begins at a kiosk on Stratton Brook Pond Road where there is parking. The trail follows what used to be the continuation of the road for about 0.4 miles. A little further on, the trail takes a left and begins to climb. At 2.5 miles the Horns Pond Trail leaves on the left, then goes up rock stairs to reach the Avery Memorial Tentsite in Avery Col at 4.7 miles. From there, it is 0.3 miles west (left) to West Peak. (If there’s time, might be able to hit Avery Peak as well).
The meetup spot will be at the parking area on Stratton Brook Pond Road and the meetup time will be 8:45am. This is a strenuous, all-day hike so please pack accordingly! See you there.

Puzzle Mountain Hike
2017-09-02 09:30 - 17:00 | Puzzle Mountain Trailhead, 1000 Bear River Road, Newry, ME, 04261, United States
Our first September Next Century Hikes trip will be up Puzzle Mountain on September 2nd! We will meet at 9:30am at the trailhead (shown on the map below) which is at the Grafton Loop parking lot. The distance from the parking area to the summit is 3.6 miles and should take approximately 3 hours. So, total hike will be 7.2 miles over about 6 hours. This is a strenuous hike due to overall length and elevation gain (approximately 2,400 feet) but there are no steep ledges or areas requiring hand-over-hand climbing. It’s a great day hike.
Puzzle Mountain is a great hidden gem just south of Grafton Notch and one of our favorities!
You must RSVP to join this hike! You can do so below or contact us directly at info@matlt.org or by calling 207-808-2073. We will also be arranging car pooling.

Conservation in the Hundred Mile Wilderness and Moosehead Region
2017-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Monson Community Center, N. Main Street, Monson, ME, 04464, United States
Karin Tilberg, Deputy Executive Director of the Forest Society of Maine, and Simon Rucker, Executive Director of the Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust, will talk about the amazing array of conservation lands in the greater Moosehead Lake and Hundred Mile Wilderness Regions. Projects discussed will include: the Gulf Hagas/Whitecap/Pleasant River Initiative, which was completed at the end of 2016; earlier projects such as the Mount Kineo Land for Maine’s Future project, the protection of Big Spencer Mountain, the Seboomook and West Branch lands Forest Legacy projects, the Moosehead Region Conservation Easement, the Little W Project at the north end of Moosehead Lake; and many others. This incredible array of conservation, determination, devotion and generosity by so many individuals, organizations, and local, state and federal leaders has led to over one million acres of conservation, open lands, recreational trails, and ecological reserves to benefit us now and for future generations.
The program will be held in the gym of the former Monson elementary school. This is a cost-free event. We hope to see you there!

Old Blue Mountain
2017-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | ME
The next Maine A.T. Land Trust hike will be up Old Blue Mountain (3,600 feet) from South Arm Road in Roxbury on September 23rd at 10am. To reach the trailhead in Black Brook Notch, drive east on Route 120 out of Andover, and then take a left on South Arm Road approximately a half mile outside of town. Go 7.7 miles north on South Arm Road to reach the Appalachian Trail crossing. There is a small area on the right side of the road that has parking for 3-4 cars, so we will be car pooling. That information will be sent out if you RSVP.
The hike is only 2.8 miles to the summit of Old Blue from the parking area, but the initial ascent out of Black Brook Notch is very steep. There are rungs on the rocks in one area, but after this initial climb of 900 feet in just over a half a mile, the trail level become more gradual for another mile and a half. The final half mile is again steep to reach the summit of Old Blue where there are good views in all directions among the stunted spruces.
The estimated time for this hike is 5 hours total (up and back) over a distance of 5.6 miles (up and back). You must RSVP for this hike so we can rideshare and in case of cancellation due to weather or other circumstances. We are also going to be providing some food so we need an accurate headcount!
To RSVP, please enter your name and email below and the number of attendees. You can also email us at info@matlt.org or call us at 207-808-2073. This should be a great hike! Come along!

Cranberry Peak Hike
2017-10-14 09:30 - 16:00 | ME
Our upcoming Next Century Hike will be up Cranberry Peak (3,214 feet) in the Bigelow Range via the Bigelow Range Trail. We will meet in the trailhead parking area at the end of Currie Street (sometimes spelled “Curry”) in Stratton at 9:30am on Saturday, October 14th. This will be an up-and-back hike up the Bigelow Range Trail, with a distance of 2.9 miles each way for a total distance of 5.8 miles. The trail is moderate for most of the first half and then emerges onto open ledges and low spruce forest for the remainder. The views from the summit of Cranberry Peak are excellent.
We will send an email to the RSVP’d attendees on Friday to coordinate ridesharing.
Here’s some information about Cranberry Peak and the Bigelows:
Maine Trail Finder
Maine Natural Heritage Hike
Bigelow Preserve Map and Guide
You must RSVP below or by contacting us at info@matlt.org or by calling 207-808-2073. See you there!

Little Bigelow Hike
2017-10-21 09:30 - 17:00 | ME
Our next A.T. hike will take place on October 21st – we will be tackling Little Bigelow, the long, lower peak at the east end of the Bigelow Range. This hike is approximately 6.2 miles in length and should take from 5 to 6 hours start to finish. It features spectacular views of the Bigelow Range, Flagstaff Lake and Maine’s High Peaks. Maine Trail Finder rates it as a Moderate to Advanced hike.

The trailhead can be reached by taking Maine 16 to North New Portland, where Long Falls Dam Road begins. Take Long Falls Dam Road for 17.4 miles, and then take a left on Bog Brook Road. After 0.7 miles take the left fork onto East Flagstaff Road (the right fork dead ends at Flagstaff Lake). There is parking in the gravel pit on the right just before the A.T. crossing 0.1 miles after the fork.
Please read up on Little Bigelow at Maine Trail Finder and at the Bigelow Public Reserve Land website (which has a printable map in the sidebar). And as always, please contact us with any questions.
We will be meeting in the parking area at 9:30am on Saturday, October 21th. You must RSVP for this hike below or by contacting us at info@matlt.org or by calling 207-808-2073!

Caribou Mountain Hike
2017-12-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Caribou Mountain, 436 Bog Road, Unorganized Territory of South Oxford, ME, 04217, United States
Finally! Our first hike of the winter will be on Saturday, December 30th at 9am. We will be heading up Caribou Mountain in the White Mountain National Forest. While the mountain is not directly on the Appalachian Trail it is on Forest Service land (like much of the A.T. landscape to the south) and there are great views of areas where the trail passes to the west and north. Plus it is one of our favorite trips!
We will be taking the Caribou Trail from the east trailhead, which is 2.8 miles down Bog Road off Route 2 in West Bethel. Many guidebooks only describe this trail from the Route 113 side in Evans Notch, so be careful! The hike is relatively moderate for most of its length and the distance to the summit is 3.1 miles (returning the same way). We will meet in the parking area past Pooh Corner Farm at the end of bog road.
You must RSVP for this hike through this page or contact us (info@matlt.org or 207-808-2073)! When entering a Forest Service wilderness area, the limit per group is ten people. There will be updates on snow conditions in the week prior to the hike and we will coordinate ridesharing.

Old Speck Mountain Hike - CANCELLED
2018-01-14 08:30 - 17:00 | Grafton Notch State Park
The latest Next Century Hike will be up Old Speck in Grafton Notch! This challenging yet awesome hike will run via the Appalachian Trail for a total roundtrip hike of 7.6 miles. The summit elevation is 4,170 feet – the fifth highest summit in Maine and the highest in the Mahoosucs/Grafton Notch area.
The date of the hike will be Sunday, January 14th at 8:30am. We will meet in the Grafton Notch parking lot on the west side of Route 26 where the A.T. crosses the road. You must RSVP for this hike by emailing us at info@matlt.org, calling 207-808-2073, or by RSVPing to the Facebook event listing.

Here are some additional resources:
Maine Trail Finder
Grafton Notch State Park Map
Come on out on the A.T.!

Piazza Rock and Eddy Pond
2018-01-20 09:30 - 17:00 | Piazza Rock Trailhead, Route 4, Sandy River Plantation, Maine
Our next winter hike will be on Saturday, January 20th at 9:30am. The destination will be Piazza Rock (a big rock) and Eddy Pond (a nice pond, shown above) on the A.T. going up Saddleback Mountain. The distance to Piazza Rock is 1.8 miles, and Eddy Pond is about 1.9 mile beyond that. Altogether, there and back, the distance is 7.4 miles. This is a moderate hike that has ups and downs but we will not be ascending any peaks, and we will not be going above treeline. Note on the meeting spot: in warmer months there is a parking area where the A.T. crosses route 4, but it is usually not plowed in the winter. If it is, park there. If not, park alongside the road and we will meet where the A.T. crosses route 4.
More info here: Maine Trail Finder – Appalachian Trail Piazza Rock
The forecast shows temperatures in the 30’s so it should be a nice way to get outside! You must RSVP for this hike below, or by emailing us at info@matlt.org, or by calling 207-808-2073. Let us know if you have any questions!

Great Maine Outdoor WEEK Hike - CANCELLED
2018-02-11 08:30 - 17:00 | Grafton Notch State Park
The latest land trust community hike for the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend will be up Old Speck in Grafton Notch! The cold weather foiled us a few weeks ago so we’re doing in again. This challenging yet awesome hike will run via the Appalachian Trail for a total roundtrip hike of 7.6 miles. The summit elevation is 4,170 feet – the fifth highest summit in Maine and the highest in the Mahoosucs/Grafton Notch area. It might be warm weather right now but snowshoes and traction aids for the ice are a necessity for this trip!
The date of the hike will be Sunday, February 11th at 8:30am. We will meet in the Grafton Notch parking lot on the west side of Route 26 where the A.T. crosses the road. There will be carpooling and FREE food of some kind at the start. You must RSVP for this hike by emailing us at info@matlt.org, calling 207-808-2073, or by RSVPing to the Facebook event listing.
Here are some additional resources:
Maine Trail Finder
Grafton Notch State Park Map
Come on out on the A.T. for the GMOW!

Four Ponds / Spruce Mountain
2018-02-17 10:00 - 17:00 | ME
Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust’s Great Maine Outdoor Weekend substitute hike will be held on Saturday, February 17th – destination, Four Ponds/Spruce Mountain. This 2,530-foot summit is very close to the famous Height of Land overlook, which is where we will meet at 10am on the opposite side of the road from the parking area (details will be provided in the organizer’s email). We can proceed to the summit of Spruce Mountain and then down the backside to series of remote, high-elevation ponds within the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands’ Four Ponds area.
This is a moderate snowshoe hike and we can choose to make it shorter or longer, depending on ability, conditions and interest. It is a great way to get out on the A.T. in Maine without having to navigate woods roads or climb steep mountains. Total mileage will be up to 3.6 miles each way – the distance to the Sabbath Day Pond shelter – with the only ascent/descent involving approximately 300 feet of elevation gain on either side of Spruce Mountain.
Having just come down Bemis Mountain, the Appalachian Trail proceeds from the parking area to the east, up Spruce Mountain (2530’) and down to large areas of montane spruce-fir forest in largely wet areas. The terrain in this section is largely flat, and proceeds along the first two ponds, Moxie and Long, before heading up along the south side of Four Ponds Mountain. The A.T. skirts the northern edge of the state land while remaining just below the summit of Four Ponds Mountain and becomes steep in this section, but only briefly. As the trail descends to the isthmus between Long Pond and Sabbath Day Pond, the third of the Four Ponds, it reaches the A.T.’s Sabbath Day Pond shelter.
You must RSVP for this hike through this page or contact us (info@matlt.org or 207-808-2073)! Snowshoes will likely be required!

Bald Mountain - Oquossoc
2018-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Bald Mountain Oquossoc, Bald Mountain Road, Oquossoc, Maine, 04964
Our next hike will be up Bald Mountain in Oquossoc, right between Mooselookmeguntic and Rangeley Lakes, at 10am on Saturday, March 3rd. The plan is simple: the Bald Mountain Trail ascends from the parking area off Bald Mountain Road to the summit of Bald Mountain. The hike each way will be just 1.3 miles. This is a moderate hike but there are steep sections near the end and conditions will probably be icy enough to require microspikes. However, this is a good winter hike due to the accessibility of the trail, the short length and the great views on the summit (with a fire tower!). From the summit, you can see about fifty miles of the Appalachian Trail in Maine!
Sign up at the RSVP below and email us with any questions! We will have carpooling.
Location of Bald Mountain trailhead:

Old Speck Hike - CANCELLED!
2018-03-11 08:30 - 17:00 | Grafton Notch State Park, H3Q3+W8 Newry, Maine
Due to an injury to our trip leader, we have to cancel this hike!
Change of plans! Our next Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust hike will be up Old Speck in Grafton Notch. This is one of our favorites and we had to cancel both times this winter. With a big thump of snow on the way, hopefully somebody will have broken trail by Sunday and conditions will be good.
This challenging yet awesome hike will run via the Appalachian Trail for a total roundtrip hike of 7.6 miles. The summit elevation is 4,170 feet – the fifth highest summit in Maine and the highest in the Mahoosucs/Grafton Notch area.
The date of the hike will be Sunday, March 11th starting at 8:30am sharp. We will meet in the Grafton Notch parking lot on the west side of Route 26 where the A.T. crosses the road. This is a challenging hike due to the length, but there aren’t areas of steep icy ledges. You must RSVP for this hike by emailing us at info@matlt.org, calling 207-808-2073, or by RSVPing to the Facebook event listing.
Here are some additional resources:
Maine Trail Finder
Grafton Notch State Park Map
Snowshoes will definitely be required!

Cranberry Peak
2018-03-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Curry Road, Curry Road, Stratton, Maine, 04982
Our upcoming hike will be up Cranberry Peak (3,214 feet) in the Bigelow Range via the Bigelow Range Trail. We will meet in the trailhead parking area at the end of Currie Street (sometimes spelled “Curry”) in Stratton at 9am on Saturday, March 17th. This will be an up-and-back hike up the Bigelow Range Trail, with a distance of 3.2 miles each way for a total distance of 6.4 miles. The trail is moderate for most of the first half and then emerges onto open ledges and low spruce forest for the remainder. The views from the summit of Cranberry Peak are excellent.
Due to uncertain trail conditions, we will send an update two days before the hike to everybody who has signed up. Snowshoes and microspikes or other traction aid will be required for this hike.
Here’s some information about Cranberry Peak and the Bigelows:
Maine Trail Finder
Maine Natural Heritage Hike
Bigelow Preserve Map and Guide
You must RSVP below or by contacting us at info@matlt.org or by calling 207-808-2073. We will arrange ridesharing prior to the hike. See you there!

Old Speck Hike
2018-04-07 09:00 - 17:00 | ME
Let’s try this one last time!
The latest Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust community hike will be up Old Speck in Grafton Notch! This challenging yet awesome hike will run via the Appalachian Trail for a total roundtrip hike of 7.6 miles. The summit elevation is 4,170 feet – the fifth highest summit in Maine and the highest in the Mahoosucs/Grafton Notch area.
This hike will be Saturday, April 7th at 9am. We will meet in the Grafton Notch parking lot on the west side of Route 26 where the A.T. crosses the road. You must RSVP for this hike below, or by emailing us at info@matlt.org, calling 207-808-2073, or by RSVPing to the Facebook event listing.

More info can be found here!

National Trails Day Hike - Puzzle Mountain
2018-06-02 09:30 - 16:00 | ME
Our first community hike trip of the 2018 warm season will be up Puzzle Mountain on June 2nd for National Trails Day! We will meet at 9:30am at the trailhead (shown on the map below) which is at the Grafton Loop parking lot. The distance from the parking area to the summit is 3.6 miles and should take approximately 3 hours. So, total hike will be 7.2 miles over about 6 hours. This is a strenuous hike due to overall length and elevation gain (approximately 2,400 feet) but there are no steep ledges or areas requiring hand-over-hand climbing. It’s a great day hike.
Puzzle Mountain is a great hidden gem just south of Grafton Notch and one of our favorities!
You must RSVP to join this hike! You can do so below or contact us directly at info@matlt.org or by calling 207-808-2073. We will also be arranging car pooling and we will be providing lunch!

East and West Baldpates Hike
2018-06-09 09:30 - 16:00 | ME
Our next community hike will be up East and West Baldpate on June 9th. These two peaks mark the east side of Grafton Notch State Park, with the East Peak being higher (3,882 feet). We will go for both peaks from the Grafton Notch parking lot on Route 26. Total round trip distance will be 7.6 miles (AMC Maine Mountain Guide lists it as 8 miles round trip).
This hike should be considered strenuous and there are some ledges that look very dramatic in the photo above, but are not too scary. We will meet at the parking lot on Route 26 at 9:30am (see below) in order to accommodate the estimated hiking time of 6 hours. You must RSVP for this hike below, by emailing us at info@matlt.org or by calling 207-808-2073. We will have ridesharing info for attendees.
More information about The Baldpates can be found here:
Maine Trail Finder
Grafton Notch State Park
See you there!

Mt. Abraham Hike with NRCM
2018-06-16 10:00 - 17:00 | ME
We’re climbing Mt. Abraham with NRCM Rising!!! Sign up through their website here.

Old Speck
2018-06-24 09:00 - 17:00 | ME
The latest community hike will be up Old Speck in Grafton Notch! This challenging yet awesome hike will run via the Appalachian Trail for a total roundtrip hike of 7.6 miles. The summit elevation is 4,170 feet – the fifth highest summit in Maine and the highest in the Mahoosucs/Grafton Notch area.
The date of the hike June 24th at 9am. We will meet in the Grafton Notch parking lot on the west side of Route 26 where the A.T. crosses the road (see below). You must RSVP for this hike by emailing us at info@matlt.org, calling 207-808-2073, or by RSVPing to the Facebook event listing.
Here are some additional resources:
Maine Trail Finder
Grafton Notch State Park Map
Come on out on the A.T.!

Gulf Hagas
2018-07-14 10:30 - 17:00 | ME
Our next group hike will be Saturday July 14th to Gulf Hagas – often referred to as the Grand Canyon of the East! The 8-9 mile loop hike via the Rim Trail includes a section of the Appalachian Trail before starting on the Gulf Hagas trails. This is a geologically fascinating area, rich in flora and fauna and indigenous history. If conditions are safe, swimming opportunities exist! Return hike will be via the tote road. There is a $10 fee to enter the KI-Jo Mary Forest where Gulf Hagas is located.

Carpools will be arranged from the Portland area meeting around 6:45 am with pickups in Augusta. Alternatively you can meet the group at the trailhead on Katahdin Iron Works Rd around 10:30 am. Please contact for more information.

Participants should wear hiking appropriate attire along with sturdy shoes. Additionally, hikers should plan on bringing at least 2 liters of water, snacks, rain gear (because you never know!), a flashlight and a backpack to keep everything in. Swimming attire is optional.

All participants must register online! Waivers will be distributed and signed on-site.

Caribou Mountain
2018-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 | ME
Our next community hike will be on Saturday, July 21st at 10am. We will be heading up Caribou Mountain in the White Mountain National Forest. While the mountain is not directly on the Appalachian Trail it is on Forest Service land (like much of the A.T. landscape to the south) and there are great views of areas where the trail passes to the west and north. Plus it is one of our favorite trips!
We will be taking the Caribou Trail from the east trailhead, which is 2.8 miles down Bog Road off Route 2 in West Bethel (see map below). Many guidebooks only describe this trail from the Route 113 side in Evans Notch, so be careful! The hike is relatively moderate for most of its length and the distance to the summit is 3.1 miles (returning the same way). We will meet in the parking area past Pooh Corner Farm at the end of bog road.
You must RSVP for this hike through this page or contact us (info@matlt.org or 207-808-2073)! When entering a Forest Service wilderness area, the limit per group is ten people.

Sugarloaf Mountain
2018-07-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Caribou Pond Road, Caribou Pond Road, Carrabassett Valley , ME, 04947, United States
Cancelled!

Bigelows/West Peak
2018-08-05 08:45 - 17:00 | ME
The forthcoming land trust community hike will be up the Bigelow Range to Avery Peak via the Fire Warden’s Trail on August 5th. This is the quickest route from the south to the highest point in the Bigelow Range. The total distance is 10 miles (five up and five back) and this is a strenuous trail.
The trail begins at a kiosk on Stratton Brook Pond Road where there is parking (see map below). The trail follows what used to be the continuation of the road for about 0.4 miles. A little further on, the trail takes a left and begins to climb. At 2.5 miles the Horns Pond Trail leaves on the left, then goes up rock stairs to reach the Avery Memorial Tentsite in Avery Col at 4.7 miles. From there, it is 0.3 miles west (left) to West Peak. (If there’s time, might be able to hit Avery Peak as well).
The meetup spot will be at the parking area on Stratton Brook Pond Road and the meetup time will be 8:45am. This is a strenuous, all-day hike so please pack accordingly! See you there.

Old Blue Mountain
2018-08-19 10:00 - 16:00 | ME
The next Maine A.T. Land Trust hike will be up Old Blue Mountain (3,600 feet) from South Arm Road in Roxbury on August 4th at 10am. To reach the trailhead in Black Brook Notch, drive east on Route 120 out of Andover, and then take a left on South Arm Road approximately a half mile outside of town. Go 7.7 miles north on South Arm Road to reach the Appalachian Trail crossing. There is a small area on the right side of the road that has parking for 3-4 cars, so we will be car pooling. That information will be sent out if you RSVP.
The hike is only 2.8 miles to the summit of Old Blue from the parking area, but the initial ascent out of Black Brook Notch is very steep. There are rungs on the rocks in one area, but after this initial climb of 900 feet in just over a half a mile, the trail level become more gradual for another mile and a half. The final half mile is again steep to reach the summit of Old Blue where there are good views in all directions among the stunted spruces.
The estimated time for this hike is 5 hours total (up and back) over a distance of 5.6 miles (up and back). You must RSVP for this hike so we can rideshare and in case of cancellation due to weather or other circumstances.
To RSVP, please enter your name and email below and the number of attendees. You can also email us at info@matlt.org or call us at 207-808-2073. This should be a great hike! Come along!

Rangeley Trail Town Festival
2018-09-01 10:00 - 16:00 | ME
What are Rangeley’s best hikes? How can you select food and gear, and still keep your pack light? Learn this and more from seasoned outdoor enthusiasts at the Rangeley Trail Town Festival on Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try your hand at free games, contests, and activities for everyone—all at Haley Pond Park on Pond Street, near Ecopelagicon.
Rangeley is one of only 35 towns along the 2,180-mile AT to be named an official “Appalachian Trail Community.” The town received this honor from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to honor Rangeley as a community that actively protects all of its natural, cultural, and recreational resources, including the AT, which runs from Georgia to Mt. Katahdin. For more information on the Rangeley Trail Town Festival, call Linda Dexter of the Ecopelagicon, 864-2771 or visit our website: http://rangeleytrailtown.com.

Crockers
2018-09-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Caribou Pond Road, Caribou Pond Road, Carrabassett Valley , ME, 04947, United States
The next Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust community hike will be on Sunday, September 9th at 10am, to the Crockers in Maine’s High Peaks region. From Caribou Valley Road in Carrabassett Valley, this hike will be 3.6 miles up to first South Crocker and then (north) Crocker Mountain, then back down for a total distance of 7.2 miles. This is a strenuous hike on one of the great stretches of the A.T. in Maine!
You must RSVP (in case of schedule changes or weather issues) below or by contacting us at info@matlt.org or by calling 207-808-2073. Carpooling will be arranged a few days before the hike.

High Peaks Green Drinks
2018-09-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Tumbledown Brewing, 805 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME, 04938, United States
Hosted by the Greater Franklin Food Council and the Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust, this casual event is an opportunity for the residents of the High Peaks Region to come together over a beer and talk about the social and environmental issues that they care about.
$10 donation at the door.
One free beer courtesy of Tumbledown.
More beer available for purchase.
Family friendly- Free for all under-21.
Snacks, kettle corn, and non-alcoholic beverages available!
