AMC offers a variety of opportunities for outdoor adventure as part of the Maine Woods Initiative.
Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Cabins
Located on Second Roach Pond, Medawisla offers year-round road access; private, heated cabins; full-service meals and free guest access to canoes and kayaks.
Enjoy paddling on Second Roach Pond, wildlife watching, 36+ miles of ski trails, fishing, dogsledding, whitewater rafting, and hiking opportunities in Little & Big Spencer Mountain, Nahmakanta Reserve and Baxter State Park.
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Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins
Situated near remote Little Lyford Ponds, Little Lyford offers three-season road access and winter ski-ins; private, heated cabins with linen service; a bunkhouse for groups; full-service meal service; and hot showers and sauna.
Explore the area with loop hikes around Little Lyford Pond or up Laurie's Ledge Trail to Indian Mountain; longer hikes in the area include the Gulf Rim Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Guests have access to free use of canoes, five miles of packed ski trails and unlimited backcountry skiing options. Also check out excellent fly-fishing in the local ponds and West Branch of the Pleasant River.
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Moose Point Cabin
Located on Long Pond, the self-service Moose Point Cabin offers three-season road access and winter ski-ins. Blankets & pillows are provided as well as a wood stove, propane heater and fully-equipped kitchen.
Paddle and fish on Long Pond; cross-country ski and hike around Long Pond or nearby Gulf Hagas, or explore the nearby Katahdin Iron Works State Historic Site.
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Camping on AMC Property
- Trout Pond Shelter - sleeps 8, fee
- Coyote Rocks Campsite - paddle in from Long Pond, 2 tent pads, fee
- Long Pond Campsite - three campsites, hand carry boat launch, fee
Reservations required from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Area Motels, Inns, Bed and Breakfasts
Trail Maps
Katahdin Iron Works Summer Recreation Map and Guide (PDF)
Little Lyford Summer Trails Map (hiking, mountain biking)
Katahdin Iron Works Summer Trails Map (hiking, mountain biking) - Little Lyford to Long Pond
Katahdin Iron Works Winter Recreation Map and Guide (PDF)
Little Lyford Winter Trails Map (skiing, snowshoeing)
Maine Woods Winter Recreation Guide (PDF) - groomed and backcountry trails on AMC's recreation and conservation land
Lodge to Lodge Ski Route Map - Little Lyford, West Branch, Medawisla
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Maine Guide Services
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