Appalachian Trail
Monson is an official Appalachian Trail Community
Designated July 21, 2012
Read the official Proclamation
Read the congratulatory letters from:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
Former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe
(Please note: Signatures have been intentionally blocked out. Original documents are available for viewing in the Monson AT Visitor Center.)
Hiram the Hiker
Hiram stood sentinel at Shaw’s Hiker Hostel in Monson during the 1970s and 1980s. He is a symbol of the role the Appalachian Trail has played in the culture and identity of the Town of Monson. There’s a “tall tale” that he lost his hand in an encounter with a bear, but was determined to keep hiking nonetheless—an inspiration to all!
Monson AT Visitor Center
Address
Monson Historical Society Building
6 Tenny Hill Road
Monson, ME 04464
Phone: (413) 200-0313
Open daily June 1 through October 14
Monday/Thurs/Friday/Saturday Hours: 8am - 11am and 1pm - 5pm Tuesdays - 8am- 11am and 1pm - 3pm Wednesdays - staffed as available, please check ahead Sundays - 10:30am - 5pm
Hiker Information
Trail maps & resources
Trail condition updates
Baxter State Park information
Community events
Monson & Moosehead Region activities
Outdoor activities information (Moose watching, whitewater rafting, ATV trails, etc.)
Visitor Center Facebook page
