“… if we immerse ourselves unhurriedly and enjoyably in remote places and experience nature’s raw, awe inspiring beauty…we not only will be put in touch with the past–in a kind of timelessness–but with ourselves. This is what one can find along the Island Trail and in places where we have had the will to preserve wilderness.”

Dean Bennett, naturalist, teacher, writer,
Member of the Maine Island Trail Association

At the Maine Island Trail Association we consider ourselves fortunate to be entrusted with the stewardship of some of the most incomparably beautiful, awe inspiring wilderness islands on the Maine coast. We are equally delighted to have the opportunity to share these islands with a conscientious community of people who share our belief that through low-impact visitation and careful attention to the fragile nature of island ecology, we can strike a healthy balance between human enjoyment of these treasured natural resources and their long term preservation.

We invite you to explore the wonder and beauty of the many island oases that comprise the Maine Island Trail. Reconnect with the natural world, reinvigorate your spirit, and replenish your sense of discovery on America’s first and most widely recognized water Trail. Whether your exploration involves several nights of camping with close friends or simply a lunchtime family picnic, there is a whole world of opportunity available and countless adventures to be had on the Trail. Please recreate responsibly, and have the time of your life!