Stories

Handcycling with Kayak & Bug Light Paddle

Hi all, in previous Maine Trail Finder blog posts I commented on accessibility of particular trails from a hand cycler’s perspective (Race Point, Red Point). In this post, I share one of the ways I’ve managed to stay active in nature, even with…

August 28, 2025

Trail Suggestions, Accessibility, On the Water, Greater Portland & Casco Bay

Enock's Adventures: Revisiting the West Side Trail, A Tale of Two Entrances

Hey fellow trail users! I’m back with another installment of Enock’s Adventures. This time, I revisited the West Side Trail in Yarmouth with my colleague, Kara. After the build of the trail was completed, we were invited to take another look.…

August 6, 2025

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility

Enock's Adventures: Waterville Area Trails

Hey fellow trail fans!I know it’s been a long time since I’ve posted, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been out on the trails. It’s been an incredibly busy year filled with new adventures and experiences! I want to highlight some of the…

December 31, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility

Three Chubby Hiker Friendly Midcoast Trails

Hey all! If you didn’t see the first posts, my name is Paige Emerson and I run a social media account called @chubbyhikerreviews, on which I review trails from the perspective of someone who is plus-sized. My goal is to get folks of all shapes and…

October 28, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Chubby Hiker Reviews, Accessibility, Maine's Midcoast & Islands

Red Point Hand Cycle Review

Hi all, I recently visited Cobscook Shores Red Point in Lubec on my hand cycle. This visit was truly a pleasure. The punchline of this report is I’d recommend any adaptive hand cycler who happens to get to the Lubec area to get to the site and…

October 21, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Accessibility, Downeast & Acadia

Earn the Chubby Hiker Badge!

If you follow the MTF Stories blog, you know that Paige Emerson, of Chubby Hikers Review, has become a Maine Trail Finder Ambassador to bring ongoing trail reviews and experiences of plus sized outdoor adventurers to the Maine Trail Finder community…

October 9, 2024

Chubby Hiker Reviews, Accessibility, Using MTF

Race Point Hand Cycle Review

Hi all, I recently visited Cobscook Shores Race Point in Trescott with my handcycle and my trail companion, Pocket. A solar panel attached to my basket is able to charge my phone for GPS navigation through a day of biking with my 6lb dog Pocket…

September 23, 2024

Accessibility, Downeast & Acadia

Introducing Sam Merrill

Hi folks, let me introduce myself! My name is Sam Merrill, and starting this summer and fall I'll be posting some trail and route descriptions on MTF from the perspective of a hand trike user. As a bit of background on me, I was an avid wilderness…

August 9, 2024

Accessibility

Enock's Adventures: Brown Woods

Hey fellow hikers! It's been a while since I last posted about my adventures. I've definitely been busy this year with lots of other work. Recently, I ventured out with my MTF colleagues, Kara and Hope. We are always trying to improve the information…

June 26, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility