The Summit Project at Baxter State Park
Over Memorial Day Weekend, 48 hikers will climb various summits in Baxter State Park as part of The Summit Project’s first of two annual signature events. With every step of that climb our hikers, who have already learned about the lives of their assigned heroes, will carry with them the memorial stones of that hero making The Summit Project a living memorial. Gold Star family members of Maine’s honored fallen will join our hikers for a weekend of fellowship, healing and remembrance at Twin Pines Campground in Millinocket, Maine.
This journey begins on Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Portland, ME across from the Portland Jetport where a convoy of 100+ motorcycles escorted by the Maine State Police will transport over 75 tribute stones 200+ miles north to the town of Millinocket. Upon arrival, gold star families and members of the surrounding community will be awaiting to receive these stones from our riders during our opening ceremony. On Sunday morning, 3 teams of 12 hikers (Red, White, Blue) will carry these stones to the summit of The Owl. Once at the summit of each mountain, these teams will gather for a “Circle Testimony” where each person will share the life and the story of their fallen hero. Upon return, families will receive back the stones of these fallen heroes before closing the evening with a Warrior’s Dinner and a traditional campfire outside of the Twin Pines lodge.
The event is ALWAYS held over Memorial Day each year — The motorcycle convoy and checkin is all day on the Saturday. The BSP hike and post hike reception and bonfire is always on the Sunday, and the morning brunch and departures are always on the Monday of Memorial Day weekend. The specific numerical dates on the calendar change each year, so follow this Sat, Sun, Mon pattern to determine the dates for any given year.
ELKS Lodge, #188
1945 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 773-7396
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New England Outdoor Center
30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-5438
***TSP is responsible for all lodging accommodations and bed assignments. Event organizers MUST know in advance both the ages and number of people attending in each group in order to request enough food and beds in advance for all. Cost for the weekend listed below and includes barbecue dinner on Saturday evening, breakfast Sunday morning, potluck Sunday afternoon, and dinner on Sunday night. Rates are subject to change.***
Standard Rates
Individuals (13+) Lodging & Meals – $300
Children (12 and under) Lodging & Meals – $60
Individuals (13+) Meals Only – $60
Children (12 and under) Meals Only – FREE
Gold Star Family Rates
Individuals (13+) Lodging & Meals – $150
Children (12 and under) Lodging & Meals – FREE
Individuals (13+) Meals Only – FREE
Children (12 and under) Meals Only – FREE
