Gorman Chairback Lodge and Cabins offers a wide variety of outdoor activities – perfect for a weeklong vacation. Here are just a few ideas of things to do – our lodge staff is always happy to help with planning.

Nearby Attractions

Guided Programs at Gorman Chairback

Maine Woods Trail Maps

Activities Near Gorman Chairback

• Hiking – Hike to the southern end of Gulf Hagas, the Grand Canyon of Maine. Hike to the Appalachian Trail and explore nearby Third and Fourth Mountains.
  
  
• • See our staff picks for the best hiking and paddling near Gorman Chairback
    
    
• Paddling – Grab one of our canoes (free for guests) and explore Long Pond or a number of other remote ponds in the area. Just a short paddle from camp lies a beautiful sandy beach perfect for a picnic or a midafternoon siesta. There you will find picnic tables and cool calm waters inviting you to take a dip. Our camp staff can provide directions.
  
  
• • See our staff picks for the best hiking and paddling near Gorman Chairback
    
    
• Skiing – Ski lodge to lodge, or loop trails near Gorman Chairback, including new trails near Long Pond and Henderson Brook.
  
  
• • Learn more about our ski trail network and lodge-to-lodge ski packages
    
    
• Snowshoeing -- Snowshoe up to Third Mountain on the Barren-Chairback Ridge along the Appalachian Trail.
  
  
• Dogsledding -- take a day trip or or lodge-to-lodge overnight adventure with a local guide
  
  
• • View our directory of local Registered Maine Guides
    
    
• Fly-fishing – enjoy fly-fishing nearby ponds and rivers for land-locked salmon and native brook trout.
  
  
• • Learn more about fly fishing tips and workshops
    
    
• Mountain Biking – Our wooded roads and trails offer a variety of biking opportunities.  Check with our lodge manager for current road conditions and closures.
  
  
• Wildlife watching – Our 66,000 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 woodpeckers and spruce grouse. Ask the lodge manager for wildlife "Hot Spots" or set out to find your own.

Public Day Use: as part of our Maine Woods Initiative, AMC is committed to providing public access. All trails and ponds within our 66,000-acre conservation and recreation property are open to the public for hiking, paddling, fishing, and hunting. Access to the area around Little Lyford and Gorman Chairback 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 at 207-695-3085 for more information.