The Maine Island Trail is a 350-mile chain of over 150 coastal island locations down the coast of Maine. One third of trail sites are public, and two thirds are owned by private organizations and individuals who trust us to care for their lands and teach our members to Leave No Trace.

The Maine Island Trail Association is a membership organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the wild islands of coastal Maine. Through twenty years of community-building, stewardship, and education, the organization has developed a model of sustainable recreation and created America’s first recreational water trail.

We believe that Maine’s thousands of coastal islands are a national treasure and have built a community of educated island lovers and volunteer caretakers who agree. Our members include paddlers, sailors, motorboaters, and land-lubbers alike. They enjoy welcome access to many private island properties. And they form a powerful force of people actively committed to the care and protection of the wild islands of Maine.

Mission Statement

The Maine Island Trail Association’s goal is to establish a model of thoughtful use and volunteer stewardship for the Maine islands that will assure their conservation in a natural state while providing an exceptional recreational asset that is maintained and cared for by the people who use it.

Photo Credits
Front page photos by Daniel E. Smith/ScenicNewEngland.net