The Appalachian Trail Lodge is a family home that was originally constructed in 1901 as a boarding house and has hosted Appalachian Trail hikers since 1988. The Appalachian Trail Lodge is located in the heart of downtown Millinocket, the closest town to Baxter State Park and Katahdin. As experienced hikers we know what it is like to plan and hike the Appalachian Trail. We love talking about the Trail and we want to help you have a successful hike.
The northernmost dedicated hiker service along the Appalachian Trail, we service the 115 mile stretch of trail from Monson to the northern terminus on Katahdin, as well as the entire Maine IAT. We specialize in thru-hikers and section hikers taking on the 100 Mile Wilderness, Baxter State Park, Katahdin, and the Maine IAT. We offer a variety of services including lodging, shuttles, a fully stocked outfitters, shakedowns & workshops, food drops in the 100-Mile Wilderness, slack-packing, trip/hike planning, and trail information. Let us assist you with your epic hike in the beautiful Katahdin region.
If you are a Southbound AT hiker please thoroughly read the Southbound AT Hikers page for everything you need to know about a Katahdin summit and starting a southbound hike. Check out our 2022 SoBo survey results for more information.
2025 Slack-packing Trips and guided trips are now available through our trip division, Katahdin Adventure Co.
Thru-hiking 101, is our week-long, hands-on course for aspiring thru-hikers. This course is intended to either be the start of your 2025 thru-hike attempt or taken the year prior to your 2026 thru-hike attempt. This course is led by thru-hiker and Registered Maine Guide, Koty aka Trash Panda.
Operating out of Millinocket, Maine near Baxter State Park, we are the closest dedicated hiker service to Katahdin and the northern-half of the 100-Mile Wilderness. We provide service to AT thru-hikers, section hikers, day hikers, slack-packers, and visitors sight-seeing in the Katahdin region.
Newly purchased and renovated this INN has 5 bedrooms 2 common living room and a community kitchen. Appalachian Trail hikers have found a new home at the 100 Mile Wilderness Inn. Clean, comfortable and affordable rooms with the flexibility to accommodate families and groups. You’ll love our great location, laid back atmosphere, and genial hosts. We’re walking distance to downtown Millinocket shops, art galleries, the museum, bike, canoe or kayak rentals, and great restaurants. Hike, bike, run, kayak, swim, go rafting, canoeing, or parachuting, all from our location only 20 miles from the Baxter Park South Gate. Winter guests can snowmobile from the front door.
Sit on our inviting front porch with a book or walk to the park for an ice cream, then enjoy a comfortable, accommodating room and a good night’s sleep. We have free wifi, a full kitchen for your use, basic coffee supplies and a variety of granola bars and light breakfast items to get your morning started.
We book through Air BNB – just click on the links below or give us a call anytime. Room 2 is a queen size, Room 3 and 4 have double beds. The Bunkhouse is only available to book by phone. Call us at 207-731-3537.
Appalachian Trail Hikers
If you need shuttles, food drops in the 100 Mile Wilderness, trail information, and a comfortable, clean and bright room where you can get a great night’s sleep, call us. We’d love to have you stay with us. We even have snacks and wi-fi.
Supply Drop
Slackpacking
Baxter information
Mail DRop
Shuttle Service
Expert Knowledge of the AT
Laundry
Backyard Fire pit
Amenities
Bunkhouse
Hot Showers
Dog Friendly
