Maine resupply

[Deco]

Are there any towns in Maine that are more hiker friendly than others and are there any that should be avoided?

[Cookerhiker]

I resupplied in Andover, Stratton, and Monson. Also stopped for a meal in Rangeley. All my experiences were positive.

[Moose2001]

Never had a bad experience in any ME town.

[Jeff]

Check out Baltimore Jacks resupply article, a little dated but still useful.

This one is Part 5 ... Hanover to Katahdin:

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/content.php?38-Re-Supplying-along-the-Appalachian-Trail-Part-5

[brian039]

All of the towns were extremely friendly. Andover wouldn't be a bad place to send a mail drop because of price/selection but you can still get by without.

[Deco]

Thanks for all the good info. Was it easy enough to get rides to and from towns?

[Cookerhiker]

My longest wait for a ride was to Monson - nearly an hour (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=117000). All the others were pretty prompt. Hitching to Andover from East B Hill Rd., my ride was a logger in a big truck.

[ferdEggmont]

All the towns I stopped in were great - stopped in Andover, Rangeley, Stratton and Monson.

[SCRUB HIKER]

Bethel gets the thumbs-up from me, as well. Forced in by Hurricane Irene last year, stayed an extra day. Chapman Inn has the best breakfast (included w/ bunk fee) on the Trail, IMO. Rangeley, Stratton, and Monson all great as well, very friendly to hikers.

[Montana]

I love those Maineiacs!

[Jeff]

In Andover you can call Pine Ellis Hostel and David will pick you up for a small fee.

[RED-DOG]

All the towns in Maine are awsome but i prefered Rangeley.

[markc7]

i didn't have a great experience in Rangeley, and it was a lousy hitch. the other the towns were terrific. Stratton has a good grocery store, as does Rangeley.

[coach lou]

I love those Maineiacs!


I've found you folks to be on the same wavelength, kinda-sorta...................................in a good way of course:D