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AMC Gorman Chairback Lodge

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Built as a private camp in 1867, Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins is a spectacular respite in the heart of Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness. Located on AMC’s conservation land by the shore of Long Pond, Gorman Chairback offers a central location for a myriad of outdoor activities.

Hearty, homemade meals, friendly staff, and cozy private cabins prepare you for hikes to Gulf Hagas and Third Mountain, a lodge-to-lodge cross-country ski, or a day of shoreside relaxation on Long Pond. The newly renovated main lodge features expansive sunset views, a cozy living room with wood stove, and a family-style dining room.

Summer Season

Guests in the summer can enjoy fly-fishing for landlocked salmon or wild brook trout on a myriad of lakes, rivers, and streams, including nearby Long Pond. Guests can relax around the campfire, on the dock or out on the swim float. Complimentary canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are available for guests.

Winter Season

Guests in the winter have access to 35 miles of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails around the lodge. The lodge-to-lodge trail network is groomed and offers full-day adventures replete with magnificent views and moose tracks. A shuttle service is available, and a gear shuttle transports your luggage to your destination so you can ski or snowshoe with just a day pack. Complimentary snowshoes are available. Dogs are also welcome in winter only.

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AMC Gorman Chairback Lodge is located in Maine

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Coordinates

45.47042808342758 N
69.44057307640406 W

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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
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  • Cabins

Features

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  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2024

Pampering in Maine's 100-mile wilderness

General: One of three AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club) lodges in Maine’s 100-mile wilderness. This one is located on Long Pond and has 12 cabins plus a bunkhouse. One of the cabins is ADA-accessible. There is a lodge with a living room, dining hall, games, and small store. 

Cabin Quality: Eleven of the cabins are very basic with varying amounts of sleeping arrangements. The ADA-accessible cabin has two bedrooms, electric outlets, and a bathroom with a shower. 

Bath/Shower house: If you are staying in the bunkhouse or a non-ADA-accessible cabin, the bathrooms and showers are in the main lodge. There is also a sauna.

Activities/Amenities: Three meals per day are included. A hearty breakfast and dinner plus a bag lunch. Dietary restrictions are honored. When there is a small group of guests, meals are served family style; for larger groups, they are served buffet style. Rowboats, kayaks, and paddle boards are available at no additional charge, but the wind was too strong for us to get on the water when we were there. In the winter months, snowshoes are available. You can also cross-country ski from but need to bring your own skis. The hikes are awesome! I hiked the Third Mountain Trail directly from the lodge. Signage was excellent. I also hiked the Gulf Hagas Trail, but this requires a drive to get to either of the two trailheads. Don't even try for cell service!

Note that this lodge and cabins are accessible by an approximately 20-mile dirt road from the west and 15 miles from the east. Your fee includes a hefty parking/road use fee. The staff was very present and provided excellent service during our two-night stay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does AMC Gorman Chairback Lodge have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, AMC Gorman Chairback Lodge does not have wifi.