Maine Sport Statement on COVID-19

Maine Sport Outfitters to Re-Open for Sales and Service

Our flagship location in Rockport is again open for in-store sales and service. New policies include:

  • New store hours: Monday - Saturday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • The number of customers allowed in the store at the same time will be limited.
  • All customers will be required to wear face coverings.
  • Customers must hand sanitize prior to entering the store.
  • Both our changing rooms and public restrooms will be closed.
  • We are requesting non-contact payment methods.
  • Customers and staff must adhere to social distancing requirements.

We will also continue to offer curbside service with 3 simple options for ordering:

Please know that we are in strict compliance with the State of Maine’s COVID-19 Prevention Program and are following all the necessary precautions to do our part in helping prevent the spread of the pandemic. We ask for your patience and cooperation during this challenging situation and we will do our best to ensure the continued excellent customer service that our Maine Sport customers have come to expect.

 

Sincerely,
Troy Curtis
General Manager and CEO

 

Last Updated: May 21st, 2020

COVID-19 Got You Feeling Cooped Up?

An Expert Says It’s OK to Go Outside

The good news is that social distancing doesn’t mean we all need to hunker down indoors. It’s OK to go outside, with a few major caveats, said Dr. Robert Murphy, director of the Institute for Global Health at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

 

“You can practice social distancing outdoors, just keep to yourself. Remember the 6-feet rule,” said Murphy. “Kids can go outdoors too, it’s good for them. But they shouldn’t be playing with other kids except the ones they live with.” Read the full article here.

Hiking Trails


Bald Rock Mountain, Camden Hills State Park, Lincolnville, ME

  • Total trip time : 3 hours
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation gain: 833’
  • Distance: 3.4 miles

Trail Description:

The Bald Rock Trail heads east to a barren 1,200' summit for which the mountain was named. Many regard this trail as offering the park's best views of Penobscot Bay. Two Adirondack shelters and an outhouse are located just under the summit. For a relatively modest effort, the rewards of this hike are breathtaking. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/bald-rock-mountain-trail


Ragged Mountain Trail, Rockport and Camden, ME

  • Total trip time: 3 hours
  • Difficulty: High Moderate
  • Elevation gain: 1094’
  • Distance: 4.7 miles

Trail Description:

The back side of Ragged Mountain is one of the lesser traveled trails within the Camden Hills.  The trail weaves around Mirror Lake and then ascends the south side of Ragged Mountain.  The view it affords of Penobscot Bay is absolutely stunning.  On a clear day it is possible to see to Mount Washington to the west and from Acadia all the way to Monhegan Island over the ocean. This trail is a Maine Sport Staff Favorite. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/ragged-mountain-trail

 

Maiden Cliff Trail, Camden, ME

  • Total Trip Time: 1.5-2 hours
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 732'
  • Distance: 1.7 miles
Trail Description:
A Camden Classic, this moderate to steep trail climbs to a gorgeous clifftop lookout with a commanding view of Megunticook Lake. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/maiden-cliff-trail

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