I visited Phil's, for the first time, in May. Stayed for a couple days to do a check out hike for my upcoming trip through the 100MW. On that trip I was the only guest. Phil gave me a tour of his place and provided some valuable tips. Coffee was ready in the morning - I appreciated the company (from both Phil and Woody). Used the grill that evening and spent time reading in the "community center". I felt totally at home and had a chance to destress from life. My sister and I returned at the end of June for our hike. Cabin was ready when we arrived. Phil was as engaging as ever. He dropped us at Abol Bridge in the morning. Unfortunately my sister fell and tore her ACL on the hike. Phil provided instructions for how to get her out and even, personally hiked in to look for us. After she got off trail, he helped me plan a two day solo hike. Really awesome place! I now think of Phil as a friend. I'd highly recommend. read more

100 Mile Wilderness Adventures - Main buildings - Hiking Near Me - Monson, Maine

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My friend and I used Phil for our section hike of the 100 mile wilderness. Phil was wonderful to us. He gave us so much useful information about the trail, campsites and a resupply. The food drop was essential so we didn't have to carry 8 days worth of food. I can't thank him enough for making us feel so safe and secure. He sat down with us and went over our maps and made sure we didn't have any questions. He dropped us off at the trailhead. When we finished a day early he made sure we got picked up and we didn't have to wait long. His rates are very reasonable and he really went above and beyond for us. His cabins were so clean and comfortable. The shower was clean and had hot water. There is hardly any cell service in the 100 mile wilderness so using my Inreach was critical to staying in touch with him when we finished. He was also nice enough to text my husband with an update when my device wasn't working well. When we finished he offered us both use his personal phone to call our families which was a really nice gesture. I highly recommend Phil Pepin and his services. This stretch if trail is very remote and difficult. He knows the ins and outs of the area and that was very comforting to us!! Thanks Phil!!!! read more

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We stayed two nights in Phil's cabins before and after hiking a section of the 100 mike wilderness trail. Phil was absolutely wonderful. His amenities were impeccable and just what we needed before and after spending 5 nights in the woods! On top of that, Phil was very responsive whenever we needed. Due to an injury, we had to come off the 100 mile trail a few days earlier than we wanted. We had spotty cell service, but were able to get a text through to Phil for an early pick up. He immediately responded and offered to pick us up within the hour as he knows many ins and outs in the rural trail. Even though our hiking trip was cut short, Phil lifted our spirits by giving us a detailed explanation and directions to all the other places and activities Maine has to offer. We could not be more pleased. Thank you again Phil ! We'll definitely be back to finish the 100 mile ! read more

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Just completed the 100 Mile Wilderness over a 12 day period with two friends who have been doing trips with me for 25 years now. Was very happy to have stumbled upon Phil's 100 Mile Wilderness for a whole host of reasons. First, Phil made it simple and easy and gave us peace of mind. Knowing we would be entering a 100 mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail with no stores or simple exit routes meant we had to be 100% on everything and Phil helped make that happen for us. It started with a stay in a private cabin so we could get a good night's sleep before getting dropped off at Able Bridge. We had hot showers, fresh towels, free sodas, and a nice tour of everything else available to us. Early the next morning, we had coffee and then was off to our drop off location. Two stop options for food, last minute items we may need and bathroom breaks were helpful. At the drop off, Phil told us he knows all the entry/exit points along the trail so if someone rolled an ankle or got sick, he's would be there to help. Just text him and he would give instructions. Only thing one needs to know is that Verizon works in most areas while AT&T worked hardly anywhere. We never needed Phil's help and completed our North to South trip without a hitch but we felt confident that had we needed help, Phil would be there for us. It gave us a comfortable feeling. Food drops were key and this was another area where Phil did a stellar job. We had a choice of one or two food drop areas. We chose two and at each, we resupplied, emptied our garbage, left unneeded items, grabbed complementary sodas and continued on our way. When we got back in town, we stayed one more night - enjoyed the clean, hot showers and a restful night in a real bed before driving home. If you want to hike the 100 Mile Wilderness, I highly recommend Phil's company. He's more than a businessman - more like a friend in Maine. The prices are very reasonable too. Remember to buy a map from Phil and have him mark it up for you with all the best (unlisted) camping spots so you don't have to get stuck in a high use area where you lose that feeling of being away from everyone. We just loved his secret spots - all with access to water. read more

Phil is great. His camp is adorable and cozy. Amenities are rustic but clean and well designed. My friend and I planned to get out and hike the 100 mile wilderness. Unfortunately, my feet were pretty chewed up after a couple of days but Phil to the rescue scooped me up the next day and gave me a ride back to camp. read more

100 Mile Wilderness Adventures - Cabins at Phil's - Hiking Near Me - Monson, Maine

The 100 Mile Wilderness Adventures experience with Phil by your side is unlike any other. Hikers and backpackers spend countless hours preparing for these challenges throughout each year. We can research what to expect, pack, cut weight, re-pack, invent & fabricate new products that will save us time, energy & ounces; but for an average 7-10 day trip, deep in the woods of Maine, I wouldn't give it another go any other way without working with Phil again. I went into this with the NH 48, NE 67, nearly the 100 highest and plenty of other adventures under my belt. I spent a fair amount of time on https://100milewilderness.info/ learning everything I could about what's to come. I finally emailed Phil and he got back to me within an hour to get the conversation started. We spoke via email back and forth several times, hammering out the details. We set up lodging for the night with him and wasn't at all disappointed. He and his dog, Woody, greeted us there. We got a full tour of the property. He took our maps and marked out all of the lesser known camping sites. We got up around 5am and hit the road at 6am. Phil's shuttle service from Monson to Abol, brought us in town to grab some hot breakfast food & coffee and off we went. He took the time to give us some history of the trail, the developing land around it, answered our 'what if' questions, and inserted so much humor into the conversation. We even got the opportunity to pull over and hang out with a bull moose for a while, who was grazing a bit in the distance. After we checked off that bucket list item, Phil drove us over to the trailhead so we could get started. Three days into the trip, my hiking partner had suffered an injury to her foot. She couldn't bear any weight on it anymore and it was time to call it. Phil told us that Verizon is pretty much the only carrier that gets signal out there and he was right. Only one of our cell phones worked the entire time we were there. We managed to get in touch with him with 1 bar of signal and made arrangements for him to come and get us out the next morning. He was perfectly on time and ready to bring us back to our car. He lent some encouraging words and explored our options for the next attempt we make. We'll be using his resupply options for sure, as the cost is minimal to pick up and drop off food/trash, which ultimately makes anyone's life easier while on the trail for that long. He, once again, brought us to grab some hot food on our way back and showers were available to us upon our return to his property. No matter how prepared you are for being out there, you can't predict everything. I went into this feeling safe and secure with the 100 mile wilderness knowledge Phil was so willing to share with us and peace of mind that if anything happened, he'd be there to help get us out. If I could give him 100 stars for all of his services I most certainly would. With sincerest gratitude, Julie/Harpoon read more

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1 Star is given to Woody the dog who stayed by our side during this horrible experience. Whatever you do - unless you enjoy getting lost, and being verbally assaulted by the owner with language I will not repeat here, do not stay at the 100 Mile Wilderness Outfitters in Monson, Maine. I took my 73 year old (very fit) mother to section hike the trail where her father surveyed in 1925, it was supposed to be the trip of her lifetime - instead it turned out to almost cause her to collapse. We arrived at the cabins and unloaded into one of the larger areas that we paid for almost 6 months prior - it smelled like cat pee, but we were willing to overlook so that she could have the experience. We had purchased food, camping gear, and were so excited. The owner Phil Pepin was not there when we arrived so we were greeted by a 20 something shirtless boy chopping kindling, he showed us around and we assumed he worked there. To warm up before our big hike the next day we thought we would do a short 2 hour hike to see the area. Not far, but to see the nearby lake. The young man (even though we said we were not familiar with the area) said take "Woody" the camp dog "he takes hikers to the lake all the time." Being trusting and also loving dog owners ourselves, we thought it was amazing and he did lead us to the lake. Yes we should not have trusted this boy, but we did, and when we attempted to return (following Woody) - we were lost for over 5 hours and no one came looking for us. In the woods all the trails that converged looked the same and I ended up having to hike about 8.5 miles to get back. Around 6 miles I told my mom and sister to stop that I would find the camp and come pick them up - it was very hot and they were not doing well. I literally RAN the last 2 miles with "Woody" to find the cabins, because I was worried about my mom - luckily I did find camp. When I arrived, exhausted and parched - the owner a "registered Maine Guide" who I thought might be concerned we had been gone for so long - started yelling at me with the F word and other horrible insults about how I took his dog without telling him and that I needed to give him time to "cool" down. At which time I tried to explain we did not take his dog, we were told to follow him and that we had just been lost for hours but he just kept cussing at me in front of two other camp guests and didn't care - I told him I had to drive and find my sister and mother and that we would not be staying. I was horribly scared and shaken, he entered our cabin while we were not there and while packing up I saw he'd entered the cabin again and left a refund in cash on the bed like he was paying me off for the horror of him accosting me. I heard him continue to make fun of us while I packed. I just gathered our stuff and left the money and took my sister and my mother who were pale and shaking and as scared as I was. We even forgot an amazing picture my grandfather painted of the trail that we brought with us to remember him while we hiked. We were all scared and exhausted. I am still having nightmares. I do expect a respectful refund and apology - which may never come. The site will be fine, I am sure, for experienced thru hikers who need a spot to crash, but unless your a "real hiker" and male - don't expect to be treated with respect or taken care of. So incredibly sad and let down by the whole experience. read more

100 Mile Wilderness Adventures - My mom and sister and Woody when we made it to the lake - it was beautiful. - Hiking Near Me - Monson, Maine

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Philip Pepin runs 100 Mile Wilderness Adventures and is a true legend... He has hiked the AT (2200 miles) x3 and completed in 3.5 months at age 55 - that is FAST. He has been a bodybuilder, marathon runner, competitive cyclist and now business entrepreneur. Had a blast hanging out with this guy in Maine & wanna take my son up there before he bails out. Missin' Phil and Woody big time. Phil is a registered Maine guide and provides a gold standard service, which includes transport to and from the airport/hotel, shuttles to any part of the 100MW including Khatadin, accommodation/tenting at an idyllic location just outside Monson (includes kitchen and showers), food drop offs at 2 secure locations in the 100MW to minimize packweight and trail advice including the location of some excellent stealth camping sites. I used Phil for all the above services and could not have been happier. He was an extremely knowledgeable and gracious host and I now consider him a friend. There are a couple of negative reviews on here... Phil has a wonderful sense of humor and is a totally unique character, which I loved. If your looking for a 'politically correct' choir boy type host, Phil might not be for you. Hes not being serious if he makes derogatory comments. He can be direct and may let you know if your being too demanding or annoying. Try to understand that he's very busy in season and a one man show. Work with him and he will work with you. I appreciated Phils personality & IMHO anyone who is ready for an adventure will too. Lastly - the cabins are very clean and smell that way! read more

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I used Phil Pepin's service for my Appalachian Thru-hike. At that time he was courteous and did provide decent service, although he talked incessantly and bored me to tears; HOWEVER, when I was injured on the trail, he rescued me and asked me to work at his camp until autumn. While I worked for him he was dishonest, in my opinion, he talked about his clients and made very ugly comments about the women who used his services, especially one woman from Arlington, VA and her daughter. He told me that he was a good judge of people and that Rita was a controlling dyke who hadn't had any "dick" since that one was born (meaning her daughter). I don't think any woman would want Phil as her guide. He would frequently make negative comments saying, "yeah I will have to pull that chunky one out of the woods" and claimed that his wife complained that those clients who didn't make it through were "losers" and he responded by telling her that those "losers' was how he made his money. As an employer, I would rate him as dishonest (I feel he got to me work under false pretenses and promises) and he calls his competitors "trail whores" claiming all they do is provide services, which is all he really does. One couple who drove for two days to get to his camp was turned away because they thought as a 'guide' Phil would give them some pointers. He basically told them they would die out in the woods and to go home or go on vacation somewhere else. He could have saved them the money and the long trip by giving them this worthless advice when they first contacted them. After they left he told me that his time to advise them was worth $500, and they didn't even offer him a tip for the advice he did give them. (He never charged other clients for the same advice). Still, Phil Pepin and I had a good working relationship until he learned that I was an atheist and suddenly my job became a labor job, not a campground management job, and he told me that he couldn't afford to pay me. He knew I was stranded and at his mercy. I would never trust this man with anything. In my opinion, he lied, he does not run an above-board service, and he derives pleasure from the failures of his clients. Piss poor in my opinion. read more

100 Mile Wilderness Adventures - Rustic cabins, with no linens, no lights in shower room or kitchen, and no laundry. No resupply store. - Hiking Near Me - Monson, Maine

I had a wonderful experience with Phil, absolutely professional and friendly. I'm not sure that all the reviews on here reflect Phil's services, but probably do reflect some reviewers skills and knowledge of nature. Anyways, my girlfriend and I planned a thru hike of the 100 miles and chose Phil to shuttle us from our planned end at Abol bridge to the beginning of the wilderness at Monson. Phil was prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable - he gave us some worthwhile advice and we had a good conversation on the ride. Our first two days of the 100 miles were very challenging and we made less ground than we expected, which left us with the possibility of being short on food. Fortunately we were able to contact Phil and arrange a food drop, he dropped us a bag of provisions for two days for a very reasonable price. We ended up making it through in our planned time (6 days) but the extra calories made it much more enjoyable. For what it's worth, we talked to multiple other hikers who used Phil's services and didn't hear a negative comment. I also know that he pulled two people off of the trail when they realized they weren't going to make the 100 miles. Phil can't hike the hike for you, and he can't stop you from getting lost in the woods - but he does provide a great service in shuttling, guide advice, and resupply. read more

Great service .... Given the rustic setting, I was super impressed by the grounds .... Hot showers, running water, super clean shower areas, a privy that (given its a privy) I was not turned off by the 'scent' (rare for me) ... Phil knows a ton ... pick his brain ... get advice from a thrice thru hiker ... get heads up on dangers, etc Highly recommend checking out ways to get off the trail to play it safe ... My friend and I needed to 'self evacuate' after 9 miles on the trail .... we made it to a main road and Phil was there to find us, our savior :-) Heads up .... like most the area, cell service is spotty ... tho there is an area on his property w cell service that you can at least text from read more

We contacted Phil to assist us on our 100 mile honeymoon. We left our hotel, the day after our wedding, and landed at his beautiful establishment. He took great care to guide us in preparing for our trek, and even made sure our belongings were safe. He graciously accommodated an early termination of our hike, and put us up in the "honeymoon suite" cabin, which was perfect. The well stocked, clean, and hot showers were luxurious after bathing in the streams along our hike. The next morning, my new husband and I were faced with the next conundrum... now that we were off the trail, "now what"? We didn't want to go home and plug back in yet, so Phil had some suggestions. He asked us if we would stay during he remainder of our planned honeymoon, and each day, he pointed us in the direction of a new adventure. He never steered us wrong. As native Mainers, we were so grateful for the opportunity to explore parts of this magnificent state that we never seem to slow down enough to notice. Each night, as we reminisced about our adventures with Phil, and learned from him, we were able to further reset from the day to day demands of life. That was exactly what we needed. When we planned out our honeymoon on the trail, we didn't realize that we would be able to achieve what we were really looking for right there with Phil. We developed a friendship with an incredible man, and we plan on going up to help develop the camp further, and just to spend time with Phil and his dog, Woody. read more

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Our group of four (2 adults, 2 teenagers) had a fantastic adventure hiking through the 100 Mile Wilderness, but we couldn't have dome it without Phil! The information and annotated maps he provided helped us plan the trip and the resupply points that he arranged meant our packs were far more manageable to carry. Along the way he provided the comfort of knowing that he could extract us if needed and at the end he arranged transportation back to our start point at his camp, which is beautiful. Thanks Phil! You helped make our adventure a reality. read more

What a great place! I reserved my son and his friend a cabin for when they finished the 100 Mile Wilderness section of their AT thru-hike and then ended up meeting them at the trailhead and staying with them. Phil was so helpful through the whole process, both via my loads of email questions and in person when we arrived. The place is so cozy and clean, it was perfect! Thank you so much for a great experience. read more

It does not get any better than Phil and the 100 Mile Wilderness was a success for 10 of us as a result of Phil's help with food drops and logistical help. Phil got us started by driving us to the trail head and gave us an overview of what to expect on the trail and offered up great advice on the best campsites and water refill places. Phil has hiked Katahdin about 50 times and knows every inch of the trail. He will also help you with lodging at the end of the trip with New England Outdoor Center and we saw him at the end of our trip and he was so enthusiastic and positive. Thank You Phil for a successful launch and landing. You are the best that Maine has to offer. read more

100 Mile Wilderness Adventures and Outfitters is without a doubt the best way to experience hiking in Maine. The owner/guide is very knowledgable and accommodating in every regard. You will be in the best of hands and sure to learn a lot while having a great time. I will definitely be returning. read more

100 Mile Wilderness Adventures - 100 Mile Wilderness Adventures and Outfitters: the perfect base camp for your AT hiking trip. - Hiking Near Me - Monson, Maine

If you are looking for the best place to stay to hike the AT, make sure you use Phil at the 100 Mike Wilderness Adventure. Our group just finished the 100 Mike Wilderness section and could not have been treated by Phil Pepin any better. He scheduled our drop in and pick up and had a bit of trail magic set up for us. The cabins on his property are fantastic, and he has a hot shower house waiting on you when you come off trail. He showed us places to eat before and after our hike, and was a pleasure to talk with. Thanks Phil...."Bourbon Boy's" read more

Stayed at Phil's place this week after a section hike from Hwy 17. Got the recommendation from a Southbounder in Stratton and am so happy I did. I will surely work with Phil next year when I hop back on for my last leg. Straight up a most peaceful, restful, end of a journey for me. Phil's love of the trail, and what it represents, will stay with me forward. tractor read more

The only way to review our experience fairly is in segments. My wife and I had decided to hike south on the AT. We found Phil, the owner of "100 Mile Wilderness" outfitters, while searching for resupply options in Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness. BANGOR PICK UP & DROP OFF AT KATAHDIN: After a few conversations and a $100 deposit, Phil picked us up in Bangor and took us to his cabins for the night. He arrived punctually and helped us load our gear. In the morning, he drove us to Baxter State Park and recommended a nice route for our climb up Katahdin. He did not mention that Baxter is carry-in carry-out while he invited us to pick up Gatorades for the hike, and we ended up with a bit more trash to lug around than we would've liked. Other than that, Phil is chatty and likes to talk about all the people who quit, his competitors, his three thru-hikes, and noticing women without bras on the trail. MID 100 MILE WILDERNESS RESUPPLY: The resupply bag that we prepared was waiting for us in Phil's cache box before we got there on Day 4 of our trip. That said, the box itself was a mess. In the driving rain with cold fingers, it was tough to get the double latches of the box open as the metal was pretty badly bent on one hinge. Inside the box, there were too many other resupplies to make heads or tails of the system Phil had described (resupply on left, trash center, hiker grab bag right). Phil's in need of a new system that can handle his user load. EXTRACTION: This is where the experience really fell apart. Phil had told us from the outset that he'd "rescue" us at the nearest access point in the 100 Mile Wilderness with a "double confirmation" anytime on our trip. The double confirmation process is (1) we make a request for extraction day and time (2) Phil offers location (3) we confirm location and time (4) Phil double confirms. It makes sense, since cell reception is so spotty. We did the double confirmation on a mountain top where we briefly found reception, and once it was confirmed moved down below tree level where, like in the vast majority of the 100 Mile Wilderness, we again lost reception. We went ahead and made a plan for a 10:00am extraction on a side trail at AT mile 99 following the confirmation system. The next morning we hustled 5 miles through the rain to arrive early. At 9:50am, another hiker showed up who had scheduled a 10:45am extraction with Shaw's Hiker Hostel (also in Monson). We figured she could ride with us when Phil came and not have to wait in the rain. At 10:00am, though, Phil was a no-show. At 10:45am exactly, the Shaw's driver showed up and generously allowed us to hop a ride. On the 20 minute ride back to Monson, we saw Phil driving toward the pick up point and stopped to talk. He was visibly pissed off that we were in his competitor's vehicle and not still waiting for him in the rain. When we pulled up to Shaw's, Phil stopped behind us, rolled down his window and said we had an 11am pick up and we owed him $50 for taking the time out of his schedule etc, etc. I told him it was 10am--here are the messages--, and if he had wanted to change it, then that change would have needed the same double confirmation. (He had sent a text the previous evening saying 11 was more convenient for him...which we only saw the following day hours after this all went down, driving through an area where our cell reception picked up like it had on the mountain.) I handed him $60 and he said something to the effect of -- so what, I owe you $10? -- When I told him to keep the change he rolled up his window and sped off. All this happened with other hikers and Shaw's employees standing around stunned. Shaw's could see that we were pretty worn out and treated us wonderfully. They offered us a soda and a shower and a chance to wash and dry our stuff and dry town clothes in the meantime and didn't even charge us for the pick up! (We ended up buying a couple Shaw's T-shirts to say thank you.) TLDR: Phil will pick you and leave you a cache in the 100 mile wilderness. As you can see from this and other reviews, don't expect him to win you over on customer service and there's a chance that you'll find yourself waiting in the rain if he changes his mind about extraction time. read more

I would recommend Phil's services to anyone hiking the 100 mile wilderness. Phil was a consummate professional during my interactions with him. I emailed him for a shuttle service, he replied quickly with a price and logistical details. He provided excellent and timely communication in my experience. When I finished the hike 24hr earlier than expected he was at the trailhead waiting to pick me up despite my only giving him 2 hours notice (cell signal is spotty out there!). I am an experienced backpacker and didn't require much assistance but in terms of the basics (honest, timely, good communicator) I couldn't ask for more. It's fortunate that this service exists in this part of Maine; it's quite remote and I otherwise might not have had the opportunity to take this trip on a whim. During my 2 hour shuttle back to my car I had time to chat with Phil and he knows the area very well; he would be a good guy to have in your corner if you're not as confident outdoors and got into trouble out there. I visited Phil's facility prior to heading home and it's very nice if you need a place to stay. Everything was clean and tidy. I took a shower before leaving and the bathroom was spotless, with clean towels and soap/shampoo/conditioner ready. Evidently Yelp's algorithm has chosen to highlight 2 negative reviews which is unfortunate for Phil. There are a lot more positive ones if you click through. I don't know the circumstances surrounding the incidents but Phil did mention he and his wife have 4 rescue dogs that he's obviously very fond of; I can see him getting upset thinking he'd lost one. Looks like an unfortunate situation with a lot of miscommunication, everyone was having a bad day at the end. The other review seems like simply airing dirty laundry. Phil didn't ask me about my religious views... read more

My husband and I only had just under two weeks of vacation from work to travel to Maine and attempt to conquer the Katahdin and the 100-mile wilderness. With Phil (100 Mile Wilderness Adventures and Outfitters), the logistics were a breeze. From sent-ahead maps with personalized campsite recommendations (options throughout the AT away from the crowd at the lean-tos was marvelous!), to hot showers and four beautiful rustic walls of the private cabin waiting for us at the end of the 100-miles, Phil made our dream adventure possible. The genuine consideration he shows his guests is exceeded only by his own shared experiences on the trail and Katahdin. Thank you Phil, and Woody too, for the hospitality, camaraderie, professionalism and once-in-a-lifetime experience. read more

My grandfather and I stayed here after our hike from Katahdin through the 100 mile wilderness. Phil was very welcoming and enthusiastic about our stay in his beautiful cabins. We got a tour of the property. The cabins were clean, comfortable, and quiet. We had access to showers and a full kitchen with everything you could possibly need. need. There is a cabin for relaxing which has a small library for those of you who are looking to read. Also a fire pit with benches and a picnic table with an amazing view of the night sky. This was the perfect place to rest after almost 2 weeks in the woods, and would be a nice place to stay if you're looking to take a trip up to Maine. When available Phil provided us with shuttle service into town where we could do laundry, eat dinner, and resupply. On the way there we were given plenty of information about Monson and the surrounding area. Bikes with saddlebags are provided to ride into town whenever you need them. I was shuttled to Bangor, the ride was nice with great conversation. Overall this is a great place to stay for a fair price. I will definitely be returning to see how the business is progressing. read more

Compare pricing for shuttle service! I didn't and paid $160 for a shuttle that another place does for $80. Poor communication and rambling commentary. Nice facility though. read more

I recently spent several days in a cabin at this remote and beautiful location located just two minutes from the Appalachian Trail, near the small town of Monson, ME. There are beautiful cabins, with bunks, pillow, mattress, electricity! In separate cabins there are: a kitchen, with a Fridge, microwave, oven, pizzas, etc; a lounge; a separate men/women (hot water) showers and wash sink - with towels, soap, shampoo, etc. It is well built and in a beautiful remote setting of woods! It is one of the !ost beautiful and unique places I have ever stayed in, having walked the entire 2200 mile Appalachian Trail one and one-half times! Rates are reasonable and accommodations are excellent! Phil Pepin, owner, is a guide and has more than 40 years experience working on the AT, doing emergency rescues, etc. and has walked the AT three times!! You will be pleasantly pleased with this wonderful place! Phil provides shuttles from Banor, ME to his place and various other shuttles and his location allows hikers to send 3 resupply boxes, which allows hikers to carry less weight when going through the 100 mile wilderness! Don't miss this wonderful and unique opportunity to stay here!! read more

My husband and I had a wonderful stay with Phil and Woody on our 100 mile adventure. We arrived to find a hospitable host and peaceful camp, where we had all the amenities! Camp style cabins with electricity and nice furnishings. Hot showers and a sink to get cleaned up in the bathhouse was so awesome before and after our hike. In the women's bathhouse, it was a hikers dream... Shampoo, body wash, and toiletries if you didn't have your own. The whole place was clean as can be, I could have eaten off the floors. Fresh coffee every morning and books to read on a rainy day. For those people preparing to be out in the woods in the roughest terrain I've ever seen, Phils place was first class. I've read some of the other reviews on here and am so disappointed by what sounds like those completely unprepared and over expecting what a wilderness camp should be. Phil was Johnny on the spot in replying to texts, fished us out of the wilderness after 50 miles after we were beat, and directed us to other areas of Maine that were cant miss stops. We had a wonderful time and appreciated his help so much we went back for another night just to hang out because we missed him and Woody. I can't say enough about him and the camp. read more