Starry Night Hike
2020-10-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Coburn Woods, Russell Rd, Skowhegan, 04976, United States
Join the coaches for a starlit walk in the woods. We will follow the Coburn Woods Trail System towards Taylor Field where we will hang out to star gaze. Bring water, sturdy walking shoes, a blanket to sit on, and a headlamp or indicate in the pre-registration form that you will need to borrow one. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to night-hike, this is your chance to try it out with a group of new friends on a safe trail!
REGISTER HERE
This is a free community event of the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) of Main Street Skowhegan.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MBNc1iUEJ8s4GiRC6

Eaton-Kennebec Preserve Stroll
2020-10-18 06:00 - 07:00 | Eaton-Kennebec Preserve Trail, E River Road, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Join Skowhegan Outdoors and Somerset Woods Trustees for a Sunday morning stroll at Eaton Preserve. You will enjoy an easy walk through the woods with beautiful views of the Kennebec River. We will have members of Somerset Woods Trustees join us to chat about the work they are up to in the area as well as the story of the Eaton Preserve Trail.
Please bring your face mask, comfortable walking shoes, water, and warm layers for this stroll. Pre-register for the stroll here.
REGISTER HERE
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Somerset Woods Trustees.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/o3oT6vpDjodevHpcA

Mosquito Mountain Sunset Hike
2020-10-24 10:00 - 15:30
Join us for a sunset hike up Mosquito Mountain in the West Forks. Bring a face covering for check-in and pre-register for the hike here: https://forms.gle/L71cdHCtmhhu3eLz5

We will hike up with daylight and enough time to spare so we will be sure to catch the full sunset at the top– where a beautiful, 360-view will give us the full effect of a cotton candy sky. We will hike back down the same path, headlights guiding the way. This trial is rated at moderate/difficult, but does not have any significantly tricky areas to be concerned for the night hike back to our cars. Please bring your face mask, water, snacks (or even dinner for the top!), and plenty of warm layers as we plan to sit at the top of the mountain into the evening through the sunset.
You can find more information about Mosquito Mountain here: https://www.alltrails.com/…/maine/mosquito-mountain-trail

This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan.

Location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/adHF2rkkrSGy8wWMA

Costume Hike
2020-10-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
**COVID-19 PROTOCOLS IN PLACE: All attendees will be required to preregister for the Costume Hike so we can be sure to have enough program materials for all participants and keep numbers manageable. Additionally, we will require that all participants wear face masks at all times during the hike (bonus points if your face mask is in theme with your costume!).**
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a Halloween Costume Hike up the Pinnacle Trail at Lake George Regional Park (East). This event is for kiddos and their grown ups and all are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit with costumes! We will hike up to the top of The Pinnacle while enjoying a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt along the way. All attendees will be required to pre-register for the program here so we can be sure to have enough program materials for all participants and wear a face mask at all times (bonus points if your face mask is in theme with your costume).
REGISTER HERE
Location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MVNYsSVkwmWKApBR6
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.

Map + Compass Clinic with Fins and Furs Adventures
2020-11-01 06:00 - 08:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors in collaboration with Fins & Furs Adventures to learn the ABCs of Map and Compass navigation! Carroll and Lila Ware of Fins & Furs are both Master Maine Guides with a thirty-one year history in the outdoor industry in Maine and beyond. They are excited to bring their navigation expertise to you.
This program will be limited to six participants, 18 and over. Please preregister in advance to reserve your spot. A portion of the clinic will be indoors at the warming hut at Lake George. You will be required to wear a face mask for this part of the clinic and any other time you are within six feet of another participant. Meet us at Lake George Regional Park, West, in the warming hut (we will have signage to indicate where this is).
More about Fins & Furs Adventures:
Carroll and Lila Ware are both Master Maine Guides with a thirty-one year history in the
outdoor industry in Maine and beyond. Built on the premise of total satisfaction for every
customer every time, Fins and Furs Adventures has become recognized as a well-known Maine-based guide service. They are also a respected provider of guide license preparatory training programs and outdoor business training programs. They are recognized as a premiere world-wide destination travel service providing recreational adventures on two continents. Please visit www.finsandfursadventures.com for further details.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/BjVcdCr3cRB3UGLe8
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan, in collaboration with Fins and Furs Adventures and Lake George Regional Park.

Little Jackson Hike
2020-11-08 03:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Skowhegan, 48 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a hike up Little Jackson on Sunday, November 8! We will be enjoying the crisp air and good conversation all while getting some exercise on this 6 mile, moderate-advanced, hike! We will be rewarded with 360 degree views of the Mahoosuc Range at the top. We will meet at the Main Street Skowhegan office at 8 a.m. and caravan to the trail head from there. If it is more convenient for you to meet us at the trailhead, please let us know in advance so we can make arrangements.
Please bring your face covering (mask) for the check-in process, plenty of water and snacks, as well as warm layers–it will be chilly at the top of this hike. This hike is rated moderate-advanced.
If the road is impassable due to inclement weather, we will change the location. Please preregister and check your email regularly as this is where you will receive updates.
Directions from Main Street Skowhegan to Brook Trail Head: https://goo.gl/maps/8cMdCDVDPdKkBGfV7
Maine Trail Finder trail information:
https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/tumbledown-mountain-and-little-jackson

Story Walk: I Met a Moose in Maine One Day with Somerset Public Health
2020-11-14 05:00 - 07:00 | Coburn Woods, Russell Rd, Skowhegan, 04976, United States
Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors and Somerset Public Health for a story walk through Coburn Woods. We will enjoy a leisurely walk through the woods as we read through posted storyboards of I Met a Moose in Maine One Day, by Ed Shankman. If you are unable to attend the community event on Saturday, November 14, no worries, we will keep the story walk set up through Sunday, November 15. This program is for kiddos + their grownups. Please preregister ALL participants in your party and prepare for all participants to wear face masks for check-in.
I Met a Moose in Maine One Day, Ed Shankman
Description from Goodreads.com: A boy and a moose become fast friends in this rhyming charmer from the creators of “The Boston Balloonies,” “The Cods of Cape Cod,” and “Champ and Me By the Maple Tree.” Together, boy and beast play hide-and-seek (not the best game for a moose), walk to the general store, then take a tour of Maine. They fly about in a seaplane, they run the Penobscot River on a raft made of logs, they hang out on a dock in Camden, and they finish off with some “chocolate moose cake” at a cafe in Portland!
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MBNc1iUEJ8s4GiRC6
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan, Somerset Public Health, and Somerset Woods Trustees.

@SkowheganOutdoors Outdoor Photo Contest
2020-11-24 - 2020-11-29
Here’s your chance to win an awesome prize from Skowhegan Outdoors in four, easy steps!

Get outside between November 25-29! Take a stroll on a local trail, ride your bike on the Skowhegan Pump Track, stargaze from your front porch, or embark on any other local adventure you can think of!
While outside, take a pic of yourself.
Follow @SkowheganOutdoors on Facebook AND Instagram.
Post your outdoor photo and tag @SkowheganOutdoors on or before November 29 for a chance to win an awesome prize!

The Skowhegan Outdoors photo contest committee will choose photos based on the fun you are having outside solo, with friends, or family and that the photo was taken during an outdoor activity between November 25-29.
1st Place Prize:
Skowhegan Outdoors T-shirt + Sticker, Skowhegan Outdoors homemade fire cider, Skowhegan Farmers’ Market gift card, Private Outdoor Party with Skowhegan Outdoors coaches’ Mara and Emma: Choose from ‘Yoga + Meditation Class’ or ‘Knot Tying Clinic.’
2nd Place Prize:
Skowhegan Outdoors T-shirt + Sticker and Skowhegan Farmers Market gift card
3rd Place Prize:
Skowhegan Outdoors T-shirt + Sticker
This is a free program from Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan.

Full Moon Hike: Coburn Woods
2020-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Coburn Woods, Russell Rd, Skowhegan, 04976, United States
Preregister for the program here: https://forms.gle/xsLu6vacHaHyZYGH8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a moonlit walk in the woods. We will walk along the Coburn Woods Trail System toward Taylor Field. Here, we can look up at the bright, full moon and warm up by a campfire. Get ready to let out your best werewolf howl when you spot the full moon!
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MBNc1iUEJ8s4GiRC6
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan, in collaboration with Somerset Woods Trustees.

Wesserunsett Stream Preserve Sneak Peek with Somerset Woods Trustees
2020-12-13 06:00 - 07:00
Join Skowhegan Outdoors and representatives of Somerset Woods Trustees (SWT) for an early look at SWT’s next property acquisition. We will tour a portion of the preliminary trail system through the woods along Wesserunsett Stream. Participants should wear rugged footwear and be prepared for uneven terrain. Trail construction is not yet complete – nor is fundraising – but with community support we will be able to open these in-town trails for all to enjoy early next year.
*Please use the location pin below for directions to the preserve.
More About Somerset Woods Trustees:
Somerset Woods Trustees is a volunteer-driven land conservation organization serving Somerset County. SWT has forever conserved nearly 2,000 acres for sustainable forestry, protection of wildlife habitat, and public recreation. We routinely partner with our communities to provide nature connection and recreational access for all – in Skowhegan these collaborative projects include Cleaver Landing and Kennebec Banks picnic area, the memorial ball field, and miles of trails for year-round enjoyment.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/guY4q9Agip92vqFp8
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan, in collaboration with Somerset Woods Trustees.

Full Moon Hike
2020-12-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Celebrate the last moon of 2020 with our coaches with a night hike along the Townsend Trail at Lake George Regional Park East! This trail allows us to see the full moon as it reflects on the lake. Please dress warmly and bring your face mask, water, and a snack for this program. Let us know if you don’t have warm clothes available and we will bring some for you from our gear library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MVNYsSVkwmWKApBR6
This is a free community event of Skowhegan Outdoors, a program of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.

Moxie Falls Snowshoe
2021-01-24 04:00 - 10:00 | Main Street Skowhegan, 48 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a snowshoe stroll to Moxie Falls in The Forks. We will meet at the Main Street Skowhegan office (48 court street) at 9:00 a.m. and then caravan to the trailhead. During this outing, our outdoor recreation facilitators will share their expertise and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. The hike will be a little over two miles with moderate changes in elevation. This trail is perfect for all ages and skill levels and is pet friendly (dogs must be leashed at all times).
Please dress warmly, bring water, lunch, snacks, and snowshoes. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing and gear ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
For more information on the Moxie Falls trail, head to this Maine Trail Finder: https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/moxie-falls
Direction from Main Street Skowhegan to Moxie Falls Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/zGJbqxXLxtWj3eCk8
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan.

Starry Night Hike
2021-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a starlit walk in the woods. We will walk (or snowshoe) through the trails at Lake George Regional Park, West, and stop along the way to enjoy the starry night sky. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to night-hike, this is your chance to try it out with a group of new friends on a safe trail!
Please dress warmly, bring water, winter boots and snowshoes, a blanket to sit on, and a headlamp. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing and gear ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/BjVcdCr3cRB3UGLe8
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.

Yankee Woodlot Snowshoe Stroll
2021-01-31 08:00 - 10:00 | Yankee Woodlot, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Please preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8.
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a refreshing snowshoe stroll at the Yankee Woodlot! Our Outdoor Recreation Facilitators will guide you along the Yankee Woodlot Trail on snowshoes and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. The hike is a little over one mile with moderate changes in elevation. This trail is perfect for all ages and skill levels and is pet friendly.
Please dress warmly, wear winter boots, bring water and snacks, and wear your face mask. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing and gear ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/mnkgQ7NvdbZ8VYYcA
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan.

New Moon Hike
2021-02-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Yankee Woodlot, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Program Limit: 10 people. Participants will be emailed about attendance two days prior to program.
Please pre-register for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a beginner-friendly new moon night hike! This hike/snowshoe will take place at Yankee Woodlot and is a little over 1 mile long. Throughout the hike we will stop to look at the stars. Without the light of the moon, the star viewing should be quite a sight! This trip is the perfect opportunity to safely experience hiking at night with a great group of people.
Please make sure to dress warmly, wear a face mask, winter boots and snowshoes or microspikes, and bring water and snacks. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing and gear ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/LXhruEHbdaATnb5y5
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan.

Snowshoe Headlamp Hike
2021-02-24 13:30 - 15:30 | Coburn Woods, Russell Rd, Skowhegan, 04976, United States
Preregister here: https://forms.gle/odsneso88GRoAswG6
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a starlit walk in the woods. We will snowshoe through the trails at Coburn Woods, and stop along the way to enjoy the starry night sky. The trail is about 2 miles over easy/moderate terrain. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to night-hike, this is your chance to try it out with a group of new friends on a safe trail!
Registration is limited to 20 participants so please be sure to sign up and ensure you have received a confirmation email from us.
Please dress warmly, wear your face mask, bring water, winter boots and snowshoes, and a headlamp. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing and gear ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MBNc1iUEJ8s4GiRC6
This is a free program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Somerset Snowfest and Somerset Woods Trustees.

Snowshoe Headlamp Hike
2021-02-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Lake George Regional Park (East), Lake George Dr E, Canaan, ME, 04976, United States
Preregister Here: https://forms.gle/odsneso88GRoAswG6
Join Skowhegan Outdoors on a moonlit night hike at Lake George Regional Park, West! SO facilitators will lead participants along a 1.5 mile loop trail on snowshoes. We will stop and admire the full moon along the way so all participants have the opportunity to work on their howls! Please remember to dress warmly and wear your face mask. If you are in need, the Skowhegan Outdoors Free Community Gear Library has plenty of winter clothing to lend out.
Registration is limited to 15 participants so please be sure to sign up in advance and ensure you have received a confirmation email from us.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/BjVcdCr3cRB3UGLe8
This is a free program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Somerset Snowfest and Lake George Regional Park.

New Moon Night Hike
2021-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Yankee Woodlot, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Program Limit: 10 participants
Preregister for this program here: https://forms.gle/gDGZyTmfJqXyARdE8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a group hike at Yankee Woodlot under the starry night sky. The hike is a little over 1 mile long and has mild terrain with slight changes in elevation. This program is the perfect opportunity to safely experience hiking at night with a great group of people.
Please make sure to dress warmly, wear a face mask, winter boots and bring water and snacks. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing and snowshoes or microspikes ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/LXhruEHbdaATnb5y5
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan.

Yankee Woodlot Morning Stroll
2021-04-02 04:00 - 05:00 | Yankee Woodlot, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Yankee Woodlot Morning Stroll
When: Friday, April 2, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Where: Yankee Woodlot
Program Limit: 15 participants
Preregister for program here: https://forms.gle/fvi9y8ZYq437DdiV8
Join us for a morning stroll at Yankee Woodlot. We will walk through forest, field, and wetland along the 1 mile Inner Loop trail, and enjoy the early morning sunshine, fresh air, and good company. This is a one-hour program and is appropriate for anyone able to walk one mile at any pace on a mild trail with rocks, roots, and gentle hills. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
We will meet at the Yankee Woodlot parking area. Weather in April can be unpredictable; please dress warmly, wear boots appropriate for snow or mud, bring water and snacks, and wear your face mask. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Location pin: https://goo.gl/maps/mnkgQ7NvdbZ8VYYcA
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan.

Round Top Mountain Hike
2021-04-04 04:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Skowhegan, 48 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Meet @ MSS office 8:00 a.m.
Rome, Maine
Program Limit: 15
Preregister for the program here: https://forms.gle/D8yY6GFqDadBXUda8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a hike up Round Top Mountain near Rome! This hike features a lovely view after a 1,000 foot climb. The total mileage round trip is approximately 5 miles and could take up to 6 hours to complete, depending on conditions. This program is best suited for intermediate hikers and is rated as moderate to strenuous. Participants should be comfortable being outdoors for long periods of time and hiking up moderate to steep hills. Skowhegan Outdoors Facilitators will call participants before this program to ensure preparedness. Please arrive at the MSS office 15 minutes early to check in.
You can find more information about Round Top Mountain here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/round-top-trail
Please dress warmly, wear good hiking boots, bring water, snacks, a substantial lunch, and wear a face mask. Feel free to bring along your snowshoes or microspikes as well. You will have the opportunity to request warm clothing, snowshoes, or microspikes ahead of time through our community gear library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/eJ8Ced1nRXdycbMq9
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan.

Community Science Project: Maine Bird Atlas at Lake George Regional Park
2021-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Lake George Regional Park (West), W Lake George Park Rd, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
1 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lake George Regional Park WEST
Program Limit: 15 participants
Preregister for the program here: https://forms.gle/D8yY6GFqDadBXUda8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors at Lake George Regional Park, West to learn how to get involved with a Community Science project. Community Science is how you, the community, can help researchers collect data with minimal prior knowledge. This program will introduce the Maine Bird Atlas, which is an ongoing community science program, as well as beginner birding tips and tricks. We will then use our new found knowledge to look for and record bird sightings on a lovely 1.5 mile stroll through the woods. This program is perfect for anyone who is interested in birding, ecology, and conservation. Birding experience is not required, beginners and long time birders alike are welcome!
More information on the Maine Bird Atlas can be found here: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fish-wildlife/maine-bird-atlas/index.html
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Please bring warm clothes, water, snacks, binoculars (if you have them), and a face mask.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/Ai7FQeLF3pSxQXVz8
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan, in collaboration with Lake George Regional Park.

Twilight Stroll with Somerset Woods Trustees
2021-04-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Coburn Woods, Russell Rd, Skowhegan, 04976, United States
When: Friday, April 16, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Coburn Woods
Program Limit: 15 participants
Please preregister for the program here: https://forms.gle/D8yY6GFqDadBXUda8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors and Somerset Woods Trustees for a Friday evening stroll along the beautiful trails in Coburn Woods. This stroll will be about 3 miles over easy/moderate terrain. We’ll start walking at dusk and reach Taylor Field in time for sunset, then use our headlamps for the walk back. This trail is accessible for all ages and is on easy-moderate terrain with some rocks and roots along the way. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
Weather in April can be unpredictable; please dress warmly, wear boots appropriate for snow or mud and practice tick safety (long pants, socks), bring water and snacks, and wear your face mask. If needed, you will have the opportunity to request winter clothing ahead of time provided by the Skowhegan Outdoors Community Gear Library.
Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/MBNc1iUEJ8s4GiRC6
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan in collaboration with Somerset Woods Trustees.

Kennebec Highlands Family Hike
2021-04-24 05:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Skowhegan, 48 Court Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Meet @ MSS office 9 a.m.
Belgrade, Maine
Program Limit: 25 participants
Preregister for the program here: https://forms.gle/D8yY6GFqDadBXUda8
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a family-friendly hike up Sanders Hill in the Kennebec Highlands Conserved Land in Rome, Maine! On this hike, participants can expect a gradual hike on a loop trail to the summit and a rewarding view once we get there. The total loop is approximately 3 miles and could take up to 5 hours depending on the speed of our all-ages group. This program is appropriate for all ages and abilities, but participants should be comfortable moving for 3-5 hours on uneven terrain, outdoors, and uphill for half of the hike.
Skowhegan Outdoors facilitators will call participants before this program to ensure preparedness. Please arrive at the MSS office 15 minutes early to check in. We will leave promptly at 9 a.m..
Weather in April can be unpredictable. Please dress warmly in plenty of wool or synthetic layers, wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, bring water, snacks, a substantial lunch, and wear a face mask. You will have the opportunity to request warm clothing and microspikes should you need them ahead of time through our community gear library.
You can find more information about Kennebec Highlands-Sanders Hill here:
https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/kennebec-highlands-sanders-hill
Location Pin for Main Street Skowhegan: https://goo.gl/maps/9J1cwi3RCiEoUAs6A
Location Pin for Sanders Hill: https://goo.gl/maps/rYrcUkU7tBrH1KFo7
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, an initiative of Main Street Skowhegan.

Rucksack Walk
2025-10-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, United States
Join team lead and certified personal trainer Matt Kay with Kay Fitness every Monday in October for a low-impact but challenging way to build endurance, strength, and mental toughness. Carrying a weighted pack, we’ll trek scenic trails while improving cardio, core stability, and resilience with every step.
Reserve here.

Saddleback Mountain Hike
2025-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, United States
Take in sweeping views of Maine’s western peaks on this rewarding summit hike. It’s a full day of crisp air, vibrant foliage, and accomplishment at the top.
Click here to RSVP

Rucksack Walk
2025-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, United States
Join team lead and certified personal trainer Matt Kay with Kay Fitness every Monday in October for a low-impact but challenging way to build endurance, strength, and mental toughness. Carrying a weighted pack, we’ll trek scenic trails while improving cardio, core stability, and resilience with every step.
Register here.

Headlamp Rucksack Walk
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, United States
Please register at the website below or at https://give.mainstreetskowhegan.org/campaigns/42032-headlamp-rucksack-walk-november-3
Please also bring either a headlamp or flashlight! We have some to provide. Daylight Savings is upon us!
Join team lead and certified personal trainer Matt Kay with Kay Fitness every Monday in October for a low-impact but challenging way to build endurance, strength, and mental toughness. Carrying a weighted pack, we’ll trek scenic trails while improving cardio, core stability, and resilience with every step.

Explore Coburn Woods: Walk or Ride
2025-11-09 11:00 - 13:00
Please register at the website below or HERE!
Choose your pace—stroll forest trails to spot late-fall changes or hop on a bike for mellow singletrack; either way, this guided outing is about curiosity, safety, and enjoying nearby nature. Stick around afterward for a stewardship event lead by Somerset Woods Trustees.

Headlamp Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness
2025-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, United States
Please register at the website listed below or HERE!
Please bring either a headlamp or flashlight! We have some to provide. Daylight Savings is upon us!
Join team lead and certified personal trainer Matt Kay with Kay Fitness every Monday in October for a low-impact but challenging way to build endurance, strength, and mental toughness. Carrying a weighted pack, we’ll trek scenic trails while improving cardio, core stability, and resilience with every step.

Headlamp Rucksack Walk with Kay Active Fitness
2025-11-17 08:00 - 17:00
