Maine Fall Foliage Hiking Trip

Activity Description
On this trip there will be three days of hiking. A description of what to expect on each is listed below:

• Day 1: There will be approximately 2 to 3 hours available for a guided hike once arriving at the lodge. This will be an easy to moderate hike which will vary based on weather, group interest or other conditions.
• Day 2: This day will involve guided hiking along the Gulf Hagas gorge, which will include a route that will cover approximately 8 miles of moderate terrain. This terrain will involve rough footings at times, as well as some steeper sections. The entire hike is expected to take between 6 to 7 hours with stops to explore the gorge, take photos and have lunch.
• Day 3: There will be approximately 2 to 3 hours available for a guided hike before leaving to return to Freeport. This will be an easy to moderate hike which will vary based on weather, group interest and other conditions. Each day the hikes will have a relaxed pace and be appropriate for someone with beginner to intermediate hiking experience and in good health, with an average level of fitness.

Prequisites

• None

Below you’ll find more information about this trip and what you’ll need to know in order to prepare for your adventure.

Destination/Travel Time
The trip kicks off in Freeport, Maine at our Paddling Center. Once you’ve met with your guides and fellow travelers, you will travel together to Greenville which is approximately a 4 to 4-½ hour drive from the Paddling Center (including stretch breaks and a stop for lunch).

Accommodations
The lodging will be at the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Gorman Chairback lodge and cabins in Greenville, Maine. The main lodge has a dining area, communal gathering spaces, as well as the central bathroom facilities which include composing toilets, hot showers, sinks and an available wood-heated sauna. The private cabins can sleep one to five people. Only people who are traveling together will be assigned to the same cabin. Each cabin has a woodstove and gas lamps. There is no running water in the cabins.

Connectivity
This is an unplugged adventure. After leaving the Paddling Center, there is no WiFi and limited to no cell phone coverage.

Clothing Considerations
Dressing in layers is the key to staying comfortable in the outdoors. Multiple layers allow flexibility to respond to your activity level and changing weather conditions.

Please avoid bringing all-cotton clothing. When wet, cotton rapidly robs the heat from your body and takes a long time to dry. Synthetic fabrics are best because they don’t absorb water, and they also dry quickly.

For an outer layer, we recommend waterproof/breathable outer shell. This gear will protect you from the wind and rain and help keep you dry.

Luggage
Each guest should plan on having two bags with them for the duration of the trip. One bag should be a day pack to be carried while hiking. This can be used to carry a water bottle, extra layer, hat, camera, sunglasses, etc. The second bag should be a medium-sized duffel to carry your personal items listed on the bring list.

• Day pack
• Waterproof jacket (with hood) and waterproof pants
• Fleece jacket or wool sweater
• Warm hat and gloves (preferably waterproof)
• Synthetic hiking pants*
• Hiking boots (with ankle support)
• Lightweight shoes to wear at the end of the day
• Synthetic or wool socks
• Underwear
• Blaze orange article of clothing (hat, vest or other)
• Sunglasses
• Lip balm with sunscreen
• One-quart water bottle or hydration system
• Personal prescriptions such as EpiPen or inhaler
• Personal toiletries (travel size)
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent

*Synthetic clothing dries quickly and is the best choice for outdoor pursuits. Please do not wear cotton clothing. When wet, cotton rapidly robs the heat from your body and takes a long time to dry. We also recommend you dress in multiple layers, allowing you more flexibility to comfortably respond to the weather conditions and your level of exertion.

• Camera and accessories
• Binoculars
• Bathing suit (for wood-fired sauna)

• All meals and snacks
• Trekking poles
• Headlamp
• Linens including pillowcases, sheets, and towels
• Dry bags for packing
• First aid kit

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Smoking and Tobacco Policy

L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs activities are tobacco- and smoke-free (including electronic smoking devices) in support of a healthy lifestyle and respect for our participants and guests. We thank you for understanding and respecting this policy.

Alcohol Policy

In general, alcohol consumption is not permitted during L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs events for the safety of all participants. However, alcoholic beverages are allowed on overnight trips and may only be consumed in a responsible way after the day’s activities are finished. If participants consume alcohol to excess in the evening and behave in ways that negatively impact their own safety, that of the group or the natural environment around them, our guides will intervene. We hope that we will never have to remove an offending guest from the remainder of a trip to ensure the group’s safety, but we will do so if necessary.

Participants must be 12 years old by the start of the trip, course, or tour; a parent or guardian must participate with anyone 17 years old and younger.

All rates are based on double occupancy. An additional charge of $250.00 will be added to your reservation if you are traveling solo or request a separate room. The fee will be added when your reservation is confirmed and will be due with the final payment.

To save on the single-occupancy fee, we are happy to pair a solo traveler with another solo traveler (of the same gender) to be your roommate for this trip. An additional charge of $125.00 (50% of the single supplement charge) will be added to your reservation. If we are able to find you a roommate, then we will fully refund the deposit to you. If we are NOT able to match you with a fellow solo traveler, then you will receive the single occupancy room for the 50% charge initially added to your reservation. Please contact us at 888-615-9979 if you are traveling solo and would like to be matched with another solo traveler.

This cancellation policy applies to all trips with lodging.

• Over 60 days prior to departure: All but $200
• 60-30 days prior to departure: 50% of total trip fees
• Less than 30 days or failure to show:  No refund

L.L.Bean does not usually cancel events due to inclement weather. However, we reserve the right to cancel an event at any time due to severe weather, low enrollment or other concerns. If L.L.Bean cancels your event, you will receive a full refund for the cost of your reservation. All refunds will be in the form of the original transaction. L.L.Bean shall not be responsible or liable for other expenses incurred by the participant as a result of such a cancellation.