Appalachian Mountain Club - Maine Chapter

Your connection to the Maine Outdoors

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Join the Maine AMC for a hike, ride, walk, paddle — or some trail work! Meet new people and explore Maine’s beautiful outdoors. All skill levels are welcome!
Photo taken by Melika Uter, taken during the Little Lyford Lodge Trail Trip May 2023.

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Support the Maine AMC Chapter. Your contribution helps us continue our mission of protecting, enjoying, and understanding the outdoors. Whether you’ve enjoyed an AMC Maine adventure, value our trail stewardship, or simply want to give back, your tax-deductible donation makes a difference.

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Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts in Maine! Enjoy a discounted membership when you join or renew your AMC membership through the Maine Chapter website.

Chapter News

November 2, 2025

Celebrate 150 Years of Adventure with AMC’s 150th Relay!

Since 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club has connected people to the outdoors through recreation, education, and conservation. In 2026, we […]

June 9, 2023

Requirements to become an AMC Trip Leader

Requirements for Candidates with no prior outdoor leadership experience: Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older Maintain current […]

March 28, 2026

Build Your Trail Skills — Join AMC’s 2026 Trail Skills College

Are you interested in building your trail skills, gaining hands-on experience, and taking the next step toward becoming a trail […]

Photo taken by Melika Uter, taken during the Little Lyford Lodge Trail Trip May 2023.
February 15, 2026

Apply Now! 2026 John Mullens Trail Fellowship

Learn to Lead Trail Work Trips in the AMC Maine Woods Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 — 12:00 PM […]

February 15, 2026

Apply Now! 2026 Peter Roderick Trail Scholarship

Learn Trail Maintenance in the AMC Maine Woods Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 — 12:00 PM Description The Maine […]

February 2, 2026

New Maine Chapter Leaders Wanted!

Are you interested in becoming an activity leader for the AMC Maine Chapter? Volunteer leaders are the heart of the […]

January 30, 2026

Gear Shouldn’t Be a Barrier

AMC Maine leaders recently met with Maine Gear Share, a new Maine-based nonprofit that helps people get outside by making […]

December 18, 2025

2026 Trail Skills College — Save the Date

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) and White Mountain National Forest (USFS–WMNF) will host the 5th Annual Trail Skills College at […]

December 15, 2025

Volunteers Keeping Trails Open and Wild: AMC Maine Chapter Trails – Year in Review

As we close out another year of stewardship, we want to recognize the incredible effort our volunteers and leaders put […]

November 16, 2025

AMC Maine Chapter had a busy year of outings

The AMC Maine Chapter Leaders offered a variety of outings throughout the year: Number of Hikes – 31 Number of […]

November 10, 2025

AMC Maine recognized volunteers at Annual Meeting

AMC Maine recognized three outstanding members at our Annual Meeting on 25: Scott Guay, Appie of the Year; Phil Coyne, […]

September 21, 2025

Proposed Amendment of Bylaws (adopted November 18, 2017)

Section 4.8 of the Maine Chapter’s bylaws currently provides that the Chapter Treasurer shall prepare a proposed budget of receipts […]

September 21, 2025

Proposed 2026 Slate of Officers & Committee Chairs

  The following information is posted in accordance with AMC Maine Chapter Bylaws §4.4 (Nominating Committee and Nominations). This notice […]