We never run out of fun things to do with so many options, from the clear air & light-pollution-free night sky, to the history of the Valley Below the waters of Flagstaff Lake, adventures await for all ages and all interests! Come out & play!
Sugarloaf Maine
We never run out of fun things to do with so many options, from the clear air & light-pollution-free night sky, to the history of the Valley Below the waters of Flagstaff Lake, adventures await for all ages and all interests! Come out & play!
Located just about an hour’s drive from the Sugarloaf region and 20 min. from downtown Rangeley is West Kennebago Mountain. This is a moderate hike taking about 3.5 hours with its summit elevation topping out above 3700 feet. Driving directions to the Trailhead from Rangeley: Take Route 16 west from Oquossoc (toward Wilson’s Mills) 4.8 miles to the dirt road on the right (Morton Cut-off Road). Go 3.2 miles and take a right at the intersection. Travel 5.3 miles to the trail. The trails is marked with a sign and red blazes.
Flagstaff Lake offers flat-water boating with a view that will leave you awestruck! If you’re not a boat owner.. local or visiting, or if you have family or friends who you’d like to share a special occasion with, or you want to make it part of your Maine Huts & Trails experience to Flagstaff Hut, Flagstaff Boat Tours is what you want! Jeff Hinman has a beautiful pontoon boat for a comfortable ride, & a wealth of local knowledge on the creation of the lake, as well as wildlife, the Arnold Expedition to Quebec, & all kinds of fascinating information about the area. It’s definitely a Must Do in the summer and fall foliage season in the Maine High Peaks Region! [Read more…]
The Rangeley Lakes region is full of great things to do in the outdoors. Whether it be fishing, boating, biking, hiking or just enjoying the sounds of the wind blowing through the trees or the birds singing, there is something for everyone. From the summit of Mt. Aziscohos you get a bird’s eye view of the Rangeley Lakes region. In fact over 20 lakes and ponds can be seen from the summit in all directions from Maine to New Hampshire and into Canada. This is a great day hike for all abilities including kids. One fairly steep, but short section of hiking along the trail rewards you with a breathtaking 360 degree view of the surrounding area.
To get there: From the junction of Routes 4 and 16 in Oquossoc: Continue on Rt. 16 towards Wilsons Mills. The easiest way to find the trailhead is to drive untill you reach Aziscohos Dam (on your right, before Wilsons Mills). From the dam, backtrack exactly one mile and park your car at a small turnout on the right. There is a sign that says “Trail” that heads into the woods from the right side (west) of the road.
There’s something about living here in the mountains that means going downhill on your mountain bike is what we do…!!! The CV NEMBA Club has created many miles of cross-country, through the woods, up & down the steeps, & over the river, trails for all levels of riding in Carrabassett Valley. This video on the Widowmaker Challenge from a few years back shows some of the history of mountain biking in our region, as we continue to grow & develop this exciting outdoor adventure sport to attract more visitors to our region! Come play & experience the fun for yourself!!
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