About the High Peaks Alliance

The High Peaks Alliance is a volunteer, non-profit organization made up of local hunters, hikers, birders, loggers, fishermen, snowmobile and ATV riders, Maine Guides, x-country skiers, mountain bikers, and others working together since 2007 to ensure continuing public access to Maine’s High Peaks Region for residents as well as visitors.

Welcome to the High Peaks Alliance, where we work together to ensure public access for present and future generations in the High Peaks region.

• Assist in the planning, promotion, maintenance, and enhancement of the region’s backcountry trails, motorized and non-motorized, existing and new.
• The Alliance has created the 22-mile Fly Rod Crosby Hiking Trail, facilitated the creation of the 138-mile Mooseloop ATV System, and supported the creation of the West Saddleback Connector, which provides a multiple-use trail crossing of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on Saddleback Mountain.
• The Alliance and partners created planning maps for the use of the region’s emergency responders to ensure the efficiency of responders and safety for those accessing the remote backcountry of the region.

• Support land conservation initiatives that protect the region’s valuable working forests and rich natural habitats to ensure and promote the region’s economic and recreational heritage.
• HPA supports public access to privately owned land by landowner permission; continuing a cooperative way of life which has existed in this region since its settlement.
• HPA supports the establishment of Working Forest Conservation Easements to protect the region’s thousands of acres of working forests.
• Support local economic initiatives in the heritage-rich region.

The HPA’s dedication to community-based conservation is bolstered by the unwavering support of local communities and businesses. Partnerships and donations from these stakeholders have played a crucial role in advancing the Alliance’s efforts. This strong support underscores the importance of community involvement in Maine conservation, ensuring a sustainable future for land access and outdoor enjoyment in the region.