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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

Two bikers on a dock in front of a lake and fall colors with a mountain in the distance

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.
Two people in a canoe paddling on a blue lake with autumn-colored hills in the distance under a partly cloudy sky

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.
a group of students walking through the forest

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.

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

Lawn Games

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