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What to do and see in Rangeley, Maine (ME): The Best Nature & Parks
Rangeley is a town in Franklin County, Maine, USA. The population was 1,168 at the 2010 census. Rangeley is the center of the Rangeley Lakes Region, a resort area. The town includes the villages of Oquossoc, Haines Landing and South Rangeley.
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1. Mooselookmeguntic Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Impressive lake region located close to Rangeley, Maine.
Reviewed By X961VQlisak - New Hampshire, United States
Excellent deep water Brook Trout and Salmon fishing, plenty of Loons and ducks. The water can get rough when the winds kick up but it’s very quiet, even on the busiest holiday weekends. There’s something special about this lake, it’s really spectacular
2. Kennebago Lake
3. Haley Pond Park
4. South Bog Interpretive Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By garysU390RL - Steep Falls, United States
My wife and I have been doing a lot of hiking during the summer and fall of 2020, and the South Bog Interpretive Trail was our latest venture. This hike consists of two parts: a short half mile trip through a wetland with several informational panels explaining the flora and fauna of Maine. From there, the hike can be extended for another two and a quarter miles on a trail leading to a picnic site overlooking Rangeley Lake. This hike takes approximately 1 1/2 hours to traverse to its endpoint, but the downhill jaunt can be done a little quicker. After going through a forested area complete with a boardwalk (for one segment), you exit onto a multiuse recreational road. The final part of the hike reenters the woods, and you have a fairly steady uphill grade. The spot overlooking the lake is pure Maine beauty, and I would encourage hikers to bring a lunch to enjoy while admiring the scenery. Please note that some of the signage markers appear to be inaccurate; the entire round-trip hike is about 5.2 miles.
5. Bald Mountain
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Located in the Rangeley Lakes region, Baldgate stands at 3,812 feet.
Reviewed By Glorydays56 - Saco, United States
We are not avid hikers and decided to follow the hiking trail to the summit of Bald Mountain, as a spur of the moment decision. We are so happy we did. The trail started off very easy through the forest. As we gained elevation, the terrain became very rocky and with lots of tree roots to hike over, not to mention wet slippery sections to deal with.. Nothing to bad but we certainly should have been better prepared. We were wearing running shoes and parts of the trail were definitely not made for running shoes. We saw many children and senior citizens on the trail, along with many dogs. At the summit, there is a Fire Tower that you may climb, and you should, The 360 degree views from the tower are absolutely stunning, especially during peak foliage season.
6. Hunter Cove Wildlife Sanctuary
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
7. Saddleback
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
At Saddleback, we've taken a different road from other large resorts. From our natural terrain and our wilderness environment to how the mountain was developed and is operated, almost everything about Saddleback is different.It's a magnificent mountain with genuine values and a gentle soul. It's the way Alpine skiing and riding used to be. Classic New England ski terrain with trails that follow the contours. Snow-covered conifers over most of the mountain create a different feel with rime-frosted trees at the lower elevations and snow ghosts at the upper. High elevation alpine experience with snowfields. At 4120 ft elevation, Saddleback is only one of seven ski mountains in New England with atop lift elevation over 4000 feet. Our vertical is greater than several well-known big mountain resorts. Kennebago Steeps! is the largest steep skiing and riding facility in the East. Saddleback has extensive glades like other ski areas but only Saddleback has Casablanca Glades & Chutes which provide endless ways down through Paradise.
Reviewed By 400keng - Upton, United States
Saddleback is back and a great addition to Maine and New England skiing. Saddleback has a great mix of bumps, glades and nice groomers. Given its northern location, Saddleback maintains mid season snow conditions late into the season. We visited mid March and everything wa open with good snow on bumbs, glades, and groomers. Saddleback only has a few lifts, but the new detactable guad gets lots of skiers up quickly limiting lines and given the modest number of skiers willing to travel to Saddleback, it doesn't get crowded. And given all of this, the price can't be beat. Will definitely be going back.
8. Coos Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By 143jeremyl - Montpelier, United States
I first visited Coos Canyon about 30 years ago. It has remained one of my favorite places on earth, and I've driven considerable distances to visit on several occasions. Great swimming, great for photos, wonderful picnic spot, and always kind people.
9. Rangeley Lakes Trails Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
The Rangeley Lakes Trails Center features 65 km of mapped trails groomed for Nordic skiing during snow season. Also available during the snow season are single-track trails for snowshoeing as well as dog sled rides on weekends or by special arrangement with the musher. During other times of the year the trails are accessible at no charge for mountain biking, hiking, nature observing.
Reviewed By MUNIZO - Leicester, United Kingdom
my family decided to see the lovely Maine landscape during winter from snowshoes, the people running the centre were so helpful and hired us some great snow shoes and sticks, we enjoyed walking both prepared and rough snow trails through woods to view lakes and high meadows, fabulous
10. Cascade Stream Gorge Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By OnTheRoadAgain8180 - Gardiner, United States
While not nearly the hype of Smalls Falls or Angel Falls, the Cascade Gorge is a very good option without as much of a crowd. Having said that, the relatively small lot at the top of the steep access road was full when we came through, so we parked on the side of the Town Hall Road and walked up the short access road. As many others have noted, the access road is very steep, especially the beginning of it. Don't let that deter you as it only takes a couple of minutes to walk up the road if you prefer. The trail is a little challenging in a couple of places, along the lines of moderate, but there were many families and seniors who navigated it very well. The stream and waterfalls are beautiful, flowing very nicely despite the lack of rain this summer. Highly recommended 1-mile total round trip.
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