Upcoming Program Registration

Trout Mountain Day Hike

- Thursday July 6, 2023
- Open to rising 7th-10th graders
- No cost to participants
- All abilities are welcome!
- This trail is ~6mi round trip and is considered moderate for its uphill hike towards the newly built fire tower. Panorama views of Katahdin and the surrounding lakes can be seen on a clear day atop the tower. For more information on this trail click here.
Ride the Ridge – Mountain Bike Skills Session

- Thursday July 13, 2023
- Open to rising 7th-10th graders
- No cost to participants
- KGL bikes & helmets will be available, but participants are welcome to bring their own mountain bike and helmet as well. Please make note of this in the registration.
- Helmets are required!
- Participants must be comfortable riding a bike, but no prior mountain bike skills are required.
- This will be based at the Hammond Ridge Trailhead, located about 7mi outside of Millinocket. Click here for more information on the location and trails.
Overnight Hiking Adventure

- Wednesday July 19 – Thursday July 20, 2023
- Open to rising 7th-10th graders
- $25 per participant (needed by Monday July 17th to secure a spot!)
- Gear & packing lists will be sent after registration.
- Must be comfortable sleeping in a tent overnight!
- Location TBD
Overnight Mountain Bike Trip

- Wednesday July 26 – Thursday July 27, 2023
- Open to rising 7th-10th graders
- $25 per participant (needed by Monday July 24th to secure a spot!)
- Gear & packing lists will be sent after registration
- Must be comfortable sleeping in a tent overnight!
- Participants must be comfortable riding a bike, but no prior mountain bike skills required.
- Location TBD
Intro To Paddle Sports

- Thursday August 3, 2023
- Open to rising 7th-10th graders
- No cost to participants
- All paddle crafts and safety gear will be accessible via KGL
- No prior paddle skills needed, but participants must be comfortable on and in the water.
- Lifejackets are required! If you’re bringing your own, please make note in the registration.
- This will be an exploratory day with different types of paddle crafts available to try- canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards. Instruction and safety lessons will be provided for each boat.
2 Night Backcountry Canoe Trip

- Tuesday August 8 – Thursday August 10, 2023
- Open to rising 7th-10th graders
- $25 per participant (needed by Saturday August 5th to secure a spot!)
- Gear & packing list will be sent after registration
- Participants must be comfortable in a canoe, being in the backcountry, and sleeping in tents.
- Participants must also have attended at least one other KGL summer program or one of the above outings to attend this trip.
- Lifejackets are required! If you plan on bringing your own, please make note of this in the registration.
These youth programs are a collaboration of Katahdin Area Trails, the Katahdin Gear Library, Millinocket Memorial Library, and Outdoor Sport Institute.