Opportunities abound for outdoor enthusiasts in the Maine Woods Initiative project area!
Note: You may also download this guide (PDF) as it appeared in the January/February 2007 issue of AMC Outdoors.
Medawisla Wilderness Camps 
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 Pond Camps 
Situated near remote Little Lyford Ponds, Little Lyford Pond Camps 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 Ponds 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 Long Pond Campsite (KIJM)
- Drive-in, 3 tentsites (one walk-in)
- Boat access to Long Pond
Coyote Rock Campsite (KIJM)
- Walk or paddle-in, 3 raised tentpads
- Access to Long Pond
All campsites are rustic and include fire rings, cedar picnic tables, and outhouses. Maintained by AMC cooperatively with KI-Jo Mary Multiple Use Forest (KIJM). Advance reservations are possible by calling the KIT checkpoint in season at 207-965-8135. For camping fees see: www.northmainewoods.org/ki-jo/rates.html
Activities on the Property NEW! 2008 Little Lyford Pond Camps Summer Trails Map (hiking, mountain biking)
NEW! 2008 Katahdin Iron Works Summer Trails Map (hiking, mountain biking) - Little Lyford to Long Pond
NEW! AMC Katahdin Iron Works Map and guide (PDF)
Area Motels, Inns and Bed & Breakfasts
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