Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins offers a wide variety of outdoor activities -- perfect for a weeklong vacation stay. Here are just a few ideas on things to do -- our lodge staff is always happy to help with planning.
Maps
Little Lyford Summer Trails Map (PDF) (hiking, mountain biking)
Katahdin Iron Works Summer Trails Map (PDF) (hiking, mountain biking) - Little Lyford to Long Pond
Little Lyford Winter Trails Map (PDF) (skiing, snowshoeing)
Katahdin Iron Works Winter Trails Map (PDF)(skiing,snowshoeing)- Little Lyford to Long Pond
Lodge to Lodge Ski Trail Map (PDF) - Medawisla, West Branch, Little Lyford
Activities
- Hiking – hike nearby Laurie’s Ledge and Indian Mountain for views of Mt. Katahdin, or hike two miles to the head of Gulf Hagas, the “Grand Canyon of Maine.” Day hikes to White Cap Mountain and Chairback Mountain on the Appalachian Trail are a short drive away. Cool off at day's end in our riverside swimming spot. See summer trails map>>
- Skiing – explore the Pleasant River Valley on our trail network, or ski lodge-to-lodge for a multi-day adventure. Lodges are ski-in only in winter. See map and learn more >>
- Dogsledding – take a day trip or camp-to-camp overnight adventure with a local guide
- Flyfishing – enjoy flyfishing for native brook trout on Little Lyford Pond or the West Branch of the Pleasant River, on your own or with a registered Maine Guide. Eight remote ponds on our property offer brook trout fishing, with canoes available for guests.
- Paddling – grab one of our canoes and explore our Little Lyford Ponds or a number of other remote ponds. Our camp staff can provide directions.
- Mountain Biking – our woods roads and trails offer a variety of biking opportunities - you can bike to Long Pond, grab one of our canoes, and explore. See summer trails map>>
- Wildlife Watching-- our 37,000 acres of permanently protected forest, and many remote ponds, provide opportunities to see moose, loons, eagles, Canada lynx, red fox,and river otters. Birdwatchers will find many boreal birds like black-backed woodspecker and spruce grouse.
- Learn more about the region’s history by visiting the nearby Katahdin Iron Works State Historic Site.
- Join our all-inclusive Family Adventure Camp or Teen Wilderness Adventure summer programs.
Public Day Use: as part of our Maine Woods Initiative, AMC is committed to providing public access. All trails and ponds within our 37,000-acre Katahdin Iron Works property are open to the public for hiking, paddling, fishing, and hunting. Access is managed through the KI-Jo Mary Multiple Use Forest, and gate fees may apply. We welcome local guides to offer programs on our property and bring guests to our lodges. Contact our Greenville office at207-695-3085 for more information.Local residents may want to consult our AMC Katahdin Iron Works Map and Recreation Guide for more information.
