Calendar
Canceled: Maine Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
Date: 07/09/2009The Executive Committee of the Maine Chapter meets every odd month (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) on the second Thursday. Come voice your opinion on the direction of the Maine Chapter on important conservation topics, outdoor outing activities, and more. Meetings are open to all Maine Chapter members. The meetings are held in the upstairs meeting room of the Freeport McDonald's from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.
Activity Category: Meetings, MeetingsRegion: Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Laura Flight 207-215-5306 (before 9M)
Leadership Training
Date: 07/11/2009This hiking workshop teaches skills common to leading all kinds of AMC trips. Designed for active participants, prospective, new and experienced leaders. Will be an inter-active experimental learning hike with role plays, some involving an accident scene. You may request feedback on your leadership from your group and leaders, who are senior AMC leaders with experience instructing outdoor leadership. Include but not limited to managing your group, covers the nuts and bolts of running a trip in the field to keep the group safe and content. Will start at the Appalachia parking lot rte. 2 NH
Activity Category: Instruction (Skills), HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Peter Broderick 207-778-0801, Wayne Newton 207-897-3072
FMI: http://www.amcmaine.org/calendar/
Mt. Abraham
Date: 07/11/2009In search of typical hikers for an uncommon hike! By using atypical road access, this trip will summit Mt. Abraham via the AT northbound to the Mt. Abraham Side Trail. This unique route includes 7.8 miles roundtrip with approximately 2,000 vertical feet at a relaxed pace without difficult terrain. Hikers will be able to experience distinctive alpine settings on the way to the remnants of the fire tower at its 4,050 ft. open summit. Your reward will be spectacular views of Saddleback, Crockers, and Sugarloaf from an uncommon direction. You don't have to be extraordinary to come on this hike, just reasonably fit and interested in a special hike over moderate terrain to a remarkable summit.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingLocation: Kingfield
Region: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Jeff Aceto 207-650-5674, George Brown 207-585-2259
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
FMI: http://www.amcmaine.org/calendar
Downeast Bold Coast Hike (Beginner Hiking Series)
Date: 07/18/2009Bold Coast Trail. 9.8 miles. Open to all hikers. Come join us on a beautiful coastal trail in Downeast Maine. Rolling single track trail with moderate difficulty. Loop trail. Great Ocean views from the cliffs.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingLocation: Cutler
Region: Maine, Downeast and Acadia
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Jeanne Christie , Lawrence De Hof
Trip Difficulty: moderate
Trail Work - AT near Stratton Maine
Date: 07/18/2009Join Peter Roderick for a work trip to the AMC Maine Chapter section of the AT. Work will include repair of log and earth steps. Easy access to work site via Stratton Pond Brook Road. Horns Pond and the Bigelows are just up the trail for those wishing to make a trail work/backpacking weekend of it.
Activity Category: Trail Work, Trail WorkRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Peter Roderick 207-293-2704 (Before 9PM)
Trail Work - Cutler Mountain - Hiram Maine
Date: 07/18/2009Trail work on this newly conserved mountain.
Activity Category: Trail Work, Trail WorkRegion: Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Keith Chapman 207-799-5212 (Before 9PM)
Mount Carrigain (4680') - Summer Series Hike
Date: 07/25/2009Sat., Jul. 25. Mt. Carrigain (4680') via Signal Ridge Trail. 10 mi. at moderate pace with magnificent views from Signal Ridge and summit observation tower. Debby Kantor (854-3431, dlkantor@aol.com) andTom Pettingill (781-2219).
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Debby Kantor 207-854-3431 (8-9pm)
Co-Leader: Tom Pettingill 207-781-2219
Trip Difficulty: moderate
Late Afternoon Hike
Date: 07/25/2009Late afternoon hike at the 485-acre Bald Pate Mountain Preserve in South Bridgton. Approximately 2.5 miles of easy to moderate hiking on loop trail to summit with unique pitch pine grove. 400 foot elevation gain. Good hike for beginners or anyone looking for an late-day outing. Preserve is managed by Loon Echo Land Trust.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingLocation: South Bridgton
Region: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Carrie Walia 207-928-2277 (6-8 PM)
Co-Leader: Jeanne Christie
Ocean Kayaking in Casco Bay - South Freeport
Date: 07/29/2009Join us for an early evening 5 mile trek at easy pace in Casco Bay near Wolf Neck State Park. Meet at 5:30 pm. This area has quiet waters and great birding. Trek is weather and tides dependent and may be modified for conditions by the trip leader.
Activity Category: Paddling - Sea Kayaking, Paddling - Sea KayakingLocation: South Freeport
Region: Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Jeff Aceto 207-650-5674
Trip Difficulty: Easy
FMI: http://www.amcmaine.org/calendar
Trails to Madison Hut
Date: 07/31/2009 - 08/02/2009A very challenging, moderately paced, 3 days of hiking with 2 nights at the Madison Hut. Day one: Great Gulf, Madison Gulf, Parapet + Star Lake Trails to Madison Hut. The headwall on Madison Gulf is one of the most difficult in the Whites including ledges, bouldery areas and a chimney with loose rock (5.1 mi. 2,850' gain). Day two: Rock hop the rough Parapet trail to Osgood Junction and summit Madison in the morning (2 mi. 650' gain, 700 loss). Scramble up the steep Star Lake trail to summit of Mt. Adams in the afternoon (2 mi. r.t. 1000' gain and loss). Day Three: Descend Buttress Trail and Great Gulf Trail (6.7 mi. 3,400' loss). Total 17 mi. 5250' gain. Two nights at hut include bunk room sleeping, substantial suppers and breakfasts $191.52. Register early to secure spot. Reservation deadline 6/24/09. Applicants will be carefully screened for fitness. Group will hike together at pace of slowest hiker. Participants are encouraged to stay near the trailhead the night before the trip to get an early start. Ask Jane for nearby overnight accommodations.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingLocation: Great Gulf
Region: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Jane Gibbons, joint leader 207-647-3987, John Crist, joint leader 203-815-8505
Registrar: Jane Gibbons 207-647-3987
Trail Work on Pleasant Mountain near Bridgton
Date: 08/01/2009Join us for ongoing work on the Ledges Trail. This is a wonderful mountain to work on and after trail work swimming is available nearby. We might even have a few blueberries to feast as we begin the month of August.
Activity Category: Trail Work, Trail WorkRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Peter Roderick 207-293-2704 (Before 9PM) , Keith Chapman 207-799-5212 (Before 9PM)
Jackson-Webster loop - Summer Series Hike
Date: 08/02/2009Jackson-Webster loop hike near Crawford Notch. 5 miles with 2150' elevation gain. Nice peak with some challenging sections. Easy pace, kids with some hiking experience welcome.
Activity Category: Hiking, FamilyRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Wanda Rice 603-432-7840 (before 9pm)
Ocean Kayaking in Casco Bay - Portland
Date: 08/06/2009Join us for an early evening 5 mile trek at easy pace in Portland Harbor around Little Diamond Island, including a stop to tour historic Fort Gorges. This three story stone fort is largely preserved since its construction in 1860 and includes upper and lower gun decks, circular staircases, and a 2 ton parrot gun. Please bring appropriate walking shoes and a flashlight or headlamp. Meet at 5:30 pm. Trek is weather and tides dependent and may be modified for conditions by the trip leader.
Activity Category: Paddling - Sea Kayaking, Paddling - Sea KayakingLocation: Portland
Region: Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Jeff Aceto 207-650-5674
FMI: http://www.amcmaine.org/calendar
Caribou Mtn., Evans Notch
Date: 08/08/2009This 7 mile loop hike in Evans Notch includes a waterfall and a 360 view from the top. Bring your children, grandchildren or just yourself. Hike is appropriate for children 6 years or older with hiking experience.
Activity Category: Hiking, FamilyRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Joleen Rice 207-892-2685, Mike D'Orio
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Ocean Kayaking in Casco Bay - Brunswick
Date: 08/12/2009Join us for an early evening 5 mile trek in Casco Bay near Merepoint to Upper Goose Island and back, including great birding and a stop at Paul's Marina for ice cream. Meet at 5:30 pm. Trek is weather and tides dependent and may be modified for conditions by the trip leader.
Activity Category: Paddling - Sea Kayaking, Paddling - Sea KayakingLocation: Brunswick
Region: Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Jeff Aceto 207-650-5674
Trip Difficulty: Easy
FMI: http://www.amcmaine.org/calendar
WMNF Dry River Area Alternatives
Date: 08/15/2009 - 08/16/2009Trails used depend on bridge scheduled to be rebuilt over Dry River. Gorgeous wilderness experience with beautiful views (weather permitting)! Challenging, but moderately paced. 2 days with 1 night at Lakes of the Clouds hut. If bridge is rebuilt, Option 1: Dry River Trail to Lakes Hut. (9.6 mi. 4000' gain). Out Davis, Isolation and Dry River Trails. (10.4 mi. 700' gain, 4600' loss) If bridge is not rebuilt, Option 2: Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail to Lakes Hut. Possible Washington summit depending on weather (total 5.9 mi. 3800' gain, 1,300' loss). Out full length of Davis Path with summits of Mts. Isolation and Davis (14.8 mi. 2000' gain, 5,950' loss). Option 2 requires car shuttle. Either trip: $103.32. Reservation deadline 7/6/09. Register early to secure spot. Hut overnight includes bunk room sleeping, substantial supper and breakfast. Applicants will be carefully screened for fitness. Group will hike together at pace of slowest hiker. Participants are encouraged to stay near the trailhead the night before the trip to get an early start. Ask Jane for suggestions for nearby accommodations.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingLocation: SE of Mt. Washington
Region: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Jane Gibbons, joint leader 207-647-3987, George Schott, joint leader 203-223-1677
Registrar: Jane Gibbons 207-647-3987
Trail Work on Rumford Whitecap Mountain
Date: 08/15/2009Blueberries and trail work - a nice combination and the views are very nice too. Join us.
Activity Category: Trail Work, Trail WorkRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Peter Roderick 207-293-2704 (Before 9PM) , Keith Chapman 207-799-5212 (Before 9PM)
Mt. Success
Date: 08/15/2009Mt. Success. 6 mile RT hike to this beautiful open summit in the Mahoosuc Range with views in all directions. Moderate grades at moderate to relaxed pace.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: George Brown
Co-Leader: Maureen McCool
Ocean Kayaking in Casco Bay - Harpswell
Date: 08/16/2009Join us for a special Sunday morning paddle in Merriconeag Sound between Harpswell and Great Chebeague Island. This 8 to 10 mile trek at an easy to moderate pace will loop around several islands including a stop at Eagle Island, home of Admiral Robert Peary, the arctic explorer. Meet at 7 am. Trek is weather and tides dependent and may be modified for conditions by the trip leader.
Activity Category: Paddling - Sea Kayaking, Paddling - Sea KayakingLocation: Harpswell
Region: Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Jeff Aceto 207-650-5674
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
FMI: http://www.amcmaine.org/calendar
Ocean Kayaking in Casco Bay - Knubble Bay
Date: 08/20/2009Join us for an early evening 6 mile trek at an easy pace around Knubble Bay, including a stop at Beal Island. This area is highly scenic and has great birding. Meet at 5:30 pm. Trek is weather and tides dependent and may be modified for conditions by the trip leader.
Activity Category: Paddling - Sea Kayaking, Paddling - Sea KayakingLocation: Georgetown
Region: Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Jeff Aceto 207-650-5674
Trip Difficulty: Easy
FMI: http://www.amcmaine.org/calendar
Goose Eye, East (3794') & West (3870')
Date: 08/22/2009via Wright Trail. 8.6 ml. loop at moderate pace along scenic streamside tail leading to two wide open summits in the Mahoosuc Range.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Debby Kantor 207-854-3431 (8-9pm) , Tom Pettingill 207-781-2219
Trip Difficulty: moderate
4-3-2-1 Backpack Weekend Summer Series Advanced Hike
Date: 08/22/2009 - 08/23/2009Four 4,000-footers, 3,000+ feet of vertical each day, 2 ski areas, and 1 fine restaurant = A weekend to remember! Saturday- strike off from Saddleback base lodge up ski trails and hook up with AT. Head north and bag Saddleback (4,120 ft) and The Horn (4,041 ft). Overnight (tenting) at Orbeton Stream; total of 10.5 miles and 3K vertical. Sunday- hit Spaulding (4,010 ft), leave AT to bag Sugarloaf summit (4,250) and then down the ski trails to the base lodge; total of 11 miles and 3.5K. Then a top-it-all off supper at Tufulio's Restaurant (Sunday is two-fer night!). For very fit, experienced backpackers; an appreciation for synchronicity desired.
Activity Category: BackpackingRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Laura Flight 207-215-5306 (before 9PM)
Co-Leader: Jeff Aceto 207-650-5674 (before 9PM)
Trip Difficulty: Very difficult
Ocean Kayaking in Casco Bay - Harpswell
Date: 08/26/2009Join us for an early evening 7 mile trek at an easy pace to Eagle Island and back, home of Admiral Robert Peary, the arctic explorer. Come see a true Maine working harbor and one of the best sunsets on the coast. Meet at 5:30 pm. Trek is weather and tides dependent and may be modified for conditions by the trip leader.
Activity Category: Paddling - Sea Kayaking, Paddling - Sea KayakingLocation: Harpswell
Region: Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Jeff Aceto 207-650-5674
Trip Difficulty: Easy
FMI: http://www.amcmaine.org/calendar
Maine Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
Date: 09/10/2009The Executive Committee of the Maine Chapter meets every odd month (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) on the second Thursday. Come voice your opinion on the direction of the Maine Chapter on important conservation topics, outdoor outing activities, and more. Meetings are open to all Maine Chapter members. The meetings are held in the upstairs meeting room of the Freeport McDonald's from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.
Activity Category: Meetings, MeetingsRegion: Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Laura Flight 207-215-5306 (before 9PM)
Trail Work - Bald & Speckled Mountains - Sumner/Peru
Date: 09/12/2009Relocation work continues on two of Maine's lesser appreciated mountains. Come see what you have been missing.
Activity Category: Trail Work, Trail WorkRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Peter Roderick 207-293-2704 (Before 9PM) , Keith Chapman 207-799-5212 (Before 9PM)
Mts. Pierce (4310') and Jackson (4052') Summer Series
Date: 09/12/2009Via Crawford Path, Webster Cliff and Webster-Jackson Trails. 8.1 mi. loop at moderate pace with time for feeding the gray jays, admiring foliage, and stopping at Mizpah Hut along the way. Scheduled for date of the raising of Flags on the 48, in memory of those fallen on 9/11/2001.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Debby Kantor 207-854-3431 (8-9pm) , Tom Pettingill 207-781-2219
Trip Difficulty: moderate
Dry River Loop
Date: 09/15/2009 - 09/16/2009Be one of the first to cross the newly rebuilt Dry River Bridge due to be completed by the end of July. Day 1: Hike Dry River Trail to Lakes of the Clouds Hut (9 miles, 4000' gain). Day 2: Hike Camel, Davis and Isolation trails back down to Dry River and out Dry River trail (11 miles, 600' gain). The trail follows the river for 7.4 miles, passes by interesting pools and falls, overlooks great views, crosses the river high up, and climbs through Oak Gulf. Cost $103.32 for hut stay. Registration deadline July 6. Sponsored by New Hampshire, Connecticut and Maine chapters.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Jane Gibbons 207 647-3987
Co-Leader: George Schott 203-223-1677
Registrar: Jane Gibbons 207 647-3987
Trip Difficulty: challenging
Moonrise Photo Shoot
Date: 10/02/2009Maine Chapter Annual meeting is the weekend of the full moon! Participants will photograph sunset and moonrise Friday evening and experiment with night photography. Learn to turn night into day and day into night. Bring your digital camera, tripod, camera manual, fully charged batteries and lots of room on the memory card.
Activity Category: Photography, Social EventsLocation: Weld
Region: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Jeanne Christie 207-310-8708 (Before 9:00 p.m.)
Trip Difficulty: easy
Maine Chapter Annual Meeting- Save the Date!
Date: 10/02/2009 - 10/04/2009Mark your calendar! The Maine Chapter Annual Meeting, which is more like a weekend gathering of fun, food and activities, will take place at Camp Kawanhee on Lake Webb in Weld. There will be plenty of hikes, trail work and other trips to choose from in and around Tumbledown Mountain. The weekend is being planned at the moment, and once all the information is available in July, it will be posted on this website!
Activity Category: Meetings, HikingLocation: Weld
Region: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Carrie Walia
Hike Tumbledown and the Jacksons
Date: 10/03/2009Hike Tumbledown,little Jackson,and Jackson mts.approx.8 mi.at a fast pace.Great views from this mountain range.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Wayne Newton 207-897-3072, Lewis Dow 207-890-8512 (before 9:00)
Lake Webb Paddle
Date: 10/03/2009Explore the shores of Lake Webb with views of mountains and glorious fall foliage. Leisurely flat water paddle. Canoes and kayakers welcome. Depart from the beach at Camp Kawanhee at the Maine Chapter Annual Meeting. Bring your camera and learn some tricks for photographing water, fall color and people.
Activity Category: Paddling, Paddling - FlatwaterLocation: Weld
Region: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Jeanne Christie 207-310-8708 (before 9:00 p.m.) , Lawrence De Hof 207-310-8952 (before 9:00 p.m.)
Trip Difficulty: easy
Angel Falls
Date: 10/03/2009Hike to one of Maine's highest waterfalls. Slow pace 1.6 mile RT naturalist led hike. Leave from camp at 1pm.
Activity Category: Hiking, ConservationRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Peg Nation
Registrar: Peg Nation
Trail work on Tumbledown Mountain - near Weld Maine
Date: 10/03/2009Join us for our annual work trip on Loop Trail one of several approaches to Tumbledown Mountain. Help us keep one approach to one of Maine's favorite hiking destinations in good condition. A fun trip with wonderful views for a bit of effort.
Activity Category: Trail Work, Trail WorkRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Keith Chapman 207-799-5212 (Before 9PM)
Trip Difficulty: Moderate-Strenous
Saddleback Wind in Carthage, ME
Date: 10/03/2009Join us for this un-trailed mountain with 380-degree views this is one of the undiscovered gems of the area. There will be some bushwhacking and time spent working on map & compass skills. This is about a 6 mi. RT hike at a moderate pace and moderate grades to the open summit.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Peter Broderick 207-778-0801
Co-Leader: George Brown 207-585-2259
Leaders choice
Date: 10/04/2009Leaders choice hike in the Weld area.We will hike one of the mountains in the area that didn't get hiked on Sat.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Wayne Newton , Lewis Dow
Trail Work at Little Lyford Pond Camps -MWI
Date: 10/09/2009 - 10/12/2009Trail work and so much more at one of AMC's finest full service facilities - Little Lyford Pond Camps. Visit Gulf Hagas, a beautiful river gorge, climb Indian Mountain to Lauries Ledge and do a bit of trail work too. Beautiful foliage, Great food/Comfortable accommodations - what's not to like? Give back to the trails while enjoying the best of the North Woods experience.
Activity Category: Trail WorkLocation: Katahdin Iron Works
Region: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Peter Roderick 207-293-2704 (Before 9PM)
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Boundary Maintenance Work in the Maine Woods Initiative
Date: 10/09/2009 - 10/12/2009Try something different. The Maine Chapter Trail volunteers will be working with the AMC land manager for the MWI to maintain some of the 60 miles of boundaries that enclose the 37000 acres of the Katahdin Ironworks lands in northern Maine. This volunteer experience involves a combination of map and compass, trail work and bushwhacking. We work our way along the property lines verify their location, finding old blazes and making new ones -Lots of fun and satisfying too. Join us if you can. We will staying at the soon to be opened Gorman Chairback Camps on Long Pond with downtime opportunities for paddling, hiking or just taking it easy after a day of walking the line.
Activity Category: Trail Work, Trail WorkRegion: Maine, Western
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Peter Roderick 207-293-2704 (Before 9PM)
Mts Passaconaway (4010') & Whiteface (4060')
Date: 10/10/2009Mts Passaconaway & Whiteface via Dicey Mill, Rollins, & Blueberry Ledge Trs. 9 mi. on varied terrain w/many ups & downs. Expecting spectacular fall foliage viewing along the way.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Debby Kantor 207-854-3431 (8-9pm) , Tom Pettingill 207-781-2219
AMC Fall Gathering
Date: 10/16/2009 - 10/18/2009Mark your calendar! The 2009 AMC Fall Gathering will be held in the beautiful Berkshires- October 16-18- during peak foliage season! Hosted by the Berkshire Chapter, at Becket-Chimney Corners in Becket, Mass., the event will run from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Hikes, bike rides, paddles, cliff/wall climbing, rope courses, workshops and presentations, Contra-dancing, campfires, socials- we'll have it all! Bring the family- the program is "kid-friendly." See www.amcberkshire.org/gathering for more information, or e-mail at amcfg2009@gmail.com.
Activity Category: Social Events, HikingRegion: Massachusetts, Berkshires
State: MA
Country: USA
Leader: Laura Flight 207-215-5306 (before 9PM)
FMI: www.amcberkshire.org/gathering
Acadia hike & bike
Date: 10/16/2009 - 10/18/2009Join us for a fun weekend in Bar Harbor, Maine. Weather permitting we will schedule daily hiking and biking excursions. We will be staying in a family run hotel in downtown Bar Harbor. All rooms have TV, free WIFI, refrigerator, telephone and private bath. We will dine in local restaurants for dinner and breakfast. Bikes can be rented locally. Biking excursions will be on roads as well as on the historic carriage trails built by the Roosevelts. Enjoy a variety of hiking trails from sheltered wooded trails to ridge walks with gorgeous views of the coastline. $112.50/person
Activity Category: Hiking, BicyclingLocation: Bar Harbor, ME
Region: Maine, Downeast and Acadia
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Don Parker 207-642-4198 (7 - 9 pm) , Ginette Beaudoin
Registrar: Don Parker
Lonesome Lake family overnight
Date: 10/24/2009 - 10/25/2009Family overnight trip to Lonesome Lake Hut. This is the first weekend of the self-service season. We will prepare group dinner and breakfast in the hut kitchen. Unheated bunkrooms, must bring own, temperature appropriate sleeping bag. Registration deadline 9/15/09, payment deadline 9/23/09. Contact leader for more information.
Activity Category: Hiking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Wanda Rice 603-432-7840 (before 9pm)
Registrar: Wanda Rice 603-432-7840 (before 9pm)
Backpack the Bonds
Date: 10/24/2009 - 10/25/2009Backpack the Bonds We will go in the Zealand Trail 7.6mi and stay at Guyot campsite. Day two out the Wildernss Trail 11mi. Mod. to fast pace.
Activity Category: Backpacking, HikingRegion: New Hampshire, White Mountains
State: NH
Country: USA
Leader: Wayne Newton 207-897-3072, Lewis Dow 207-890-8512
Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
Maine Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
Date: 11/12/2009The Executive Committee of the Maine Chapter meets every odd month (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) on the second Thursday. Come voice your opinion on the direction of the Maine Chapter on important conservation topics, outdoor outing activities, and more. Meetings are open to all Maine Chapter members. The meetings are held in the upstairs meeting room of the Freeport McDonald's from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.
Activity Category: Meetings, MeetingsRegion: Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast
State: ME
Country: USA
Leader: Laura Flight 207-215-5306 (before 9PM)
