The BEST Hiking Group organizes hikes designed to be a casual gathering of BIW employees and their families and friends, exploring areas of Maine together.

To join a hike, employees just need to show up at the location at the specified start time. BIW swag is often provided before the hikes. For notifications in case of weather cancellation, email communications@gdbiw.com.

Want to help organize hikes? The BEST Hiking Group welcomes BIW employees to join in the planning of hikes. Email your inquiry at BEST@gdbiw.com.

We want to hear your feedback! Click here to fill out our BEST Hiking Survey.

2024 BIW Employee Spirit Team Hiking Schedule

Note: These dates/hikes may change depending on weather or other BIW events. Hikes will typically occur every 3rd and 5th Wednesday, and every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Weekend hikes will typically start at 9:30 a.m. and weekday hikes around 4 p.m.

August

August 10 – Florida Lake Loop (Freeport)

August 21 – Center Pond (Phippsburg)

August 24 – Cascade Stream Gorge (Rangeley)

September

September 14 – Thorne Head or Whiskeag (Bath)

September 18 – Woodward Point (Brunswick)

September 28 – Tumbledown (Weld)

October

October 12 – Vaughn Woods (Hallowell)

October 16 – Crystal Springs (Brunswick)

October 30 – Lily Pond (Bath)

November

Nov 6 – Reid State Park (Georgetown)

This is going to be fun, but is not a work-obligation or work-related event. By showing up to participate, attendees understand and agree that they are doing so on their won time and at their own risk; and consent to being photographed and to BIW’s right to republish the photos in its discretion unless you indicate otherwise.

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2024 Hikes

2023 Hikes