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Mainely Outdoors

Your Gateway to the Outdoors

Mainly Outdoors works hard to ensure that UMF students have affordable access to the outdoors. If you’re looking for adventure, look no further!

Adventure Options

Mountain Biking

Our mountain bike rides are lead by enthusiastic knowledge riders with a true passion for the sport. Rides include local trails in Farmington as well as trips to popular destinations like Carrabassett Valley Maine and Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal Maine. We hold a weekly ride on Wednesdays and a women’s ride on Thursdays starting from the Mainley Outdoors building. Rental mountain bikes are available.
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Paddling

Our paddling trips include canoes and kayaks. Paddles include local waterways like the Sandy River, Clearwater, and Wilson Lake. Our trips include the Kennebec from Solon to North Anson, and paddling the Flagstaff and Rangeley Lakes region.
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Hiking

Our hiking trips are lead by enthusiastic knowledgeable hikers. Hikes include local trails in the Farmington area such as Titcomb, Pico Cliffs, Bald Mountain in Weld, all the way to Sugarloaf, Bigelow Mountain and the Bethel area. Rental walking poles, packs, and gear are available.
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Winter Sports

Activities include snowshoeing, x-country skiing, alpine skiing,and ice skating. We find time for a fun sledding trip times too! Trips include Titcomb Mountain, Flint Woods, Sugarloaf, Black Mountain, Sunday River and more. Gear is available for rent.

Equipment & Gear Available for Sign-out / Rental

We know not everyone has a garage-full of outdoor gear, so Mainely Outdoors offers an ever-growing inventory of equipment for sign-out / rental for students and community members. Get geared up, and get out there!

Daily rentals for UMF students are FREE!

Canoes, Kayaks, and Paddleboards

Kayak Package

(Kayak, Paddle, PFD)

UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $5/day
FRC Member $20/day
Public $25/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Canoe Package

(Canoe, 2 Paddles, 2 PFDs)

UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $5/day
FRC Member $25/day
Public $35/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Paddle Board Package

(Paddle Board, Paddle, PFD)

UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $5/day
FRC Member $20/day
Public $25/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Mountain Bikes

Mountain Bikes w/ Helmets

 

UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $3/day
FRC Member $20/day
Public $25/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Helmets

Helmet

UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $2/day
FRC Member $5/day
Public $6/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Skis and Snowshoes

Snowshoes


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $2/day
FRC Member $5/day
Public $6/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Nordic Package

(skis, poles, boots)

UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $8/day
FRC Member $9/day
Public $14/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Nordic Skis


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $3/day
FRC Member $5/day
Public $6/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Nordic Boots


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $3/day
FRC Member $4/day
Public $5/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Nordic Poles (set)


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $2/day
FRC Member $2/day
Public $3/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Hiking & Camping Gear

Backpack


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $2/day
FRC Member $4/day
Public $6/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Stove (Coleman Type)


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $2/day
FRC Member $3/day
Public $5/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Pack Stove Package (w/fuel canister)


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $2/day
FRC Member $4/day
Public $6/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Cookware Set (2 person or 4 person)


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $2/day
FRC Member $3/day
Public $4/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Tent

(2, 4, or 6 person)

UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $3/day
FRC Member $5/day
Public $8/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Sleeping Bag w/Liner


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $2/day
FRC Member $4/day
Public $6/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Sleeping Pad


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $2/day
FRC Member $4/day
Public $6/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Lawn Games

Cornhole


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $20/day
FRC Member $20/day
Public $20/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Kan Jam


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $10/day
FRC Member $10/day
Public $10/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

Spikeball


UMF Students (after FREE daily rental) $20/day
FRC Member $20/day
Public $20/day

* 5 day weekly rate = 3x daily rate

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We want to hear from you!

Have an idea for a cool outdoor trip? Interested in a specific clinic or lesson? Send us your suggestions, comments and questions: mainelyoutdoors@maine.edu

Contact Us

UMF Fitness & Recreation Center
University of Maine at Farmington
152 Quebec Street
Farmington, ME 04938
tel  207-778-7495
fax 207-778-7202
umffrc@maine.edu