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Take a Hike! Rock Pond Trail, Saddleback

June 22, 2015 by WSKI Leave a Comment

The Rangeley Region is full of outdoor activities and is historically known for its “sporting heritage”. A fun easy hike along the Rock Pond Trail at Saddleback Ski resort gives you a great taste of the beauty of the area.

Start your hike at the parking lots for Saddleback Ski Area. Follow the signs for the Rock pond condos and you’ll soon find the sign and the trail head.

Follow the signs for the Rock Pond Trail and you’ll soon find yourself on a well worn trail which also follows the Fly Rod Crosby trail…

After about a half mile of hiking on an easy grade you reach Rock Pond. If you’re a fisherman, bring your fly rod and wet a line (fly fishing only). You’ll also see many signs of Moose along the way..

The Trail

Rock Pond

Moose Tracks

After taking some time to enjoy Rock Pond continue to hike to the Overlooks…

An easy 10 mins of gradual climbing reward you with views looking toward Mt. Blue and another lookout towards Rangeley Lake..

Mt. Blue from one of the lookouts. Just below this you can look down onto another pond named Mid-Way Pond.

Looking towards Rangeley Lake.

Once you’re done checking out the Ponds and the Overlooks, return to your car the same way you came up.

Take a Hike! Little Bigelow

June 3, 2015 by WSKI Leave a Comment

Little Bigelow is a great hike offering various terrain and views…
To get to the trailhead:
From Carrabassett Valley take the Carriage road located at Valley Crossing. Drive the Carriage road for about 5 miles to the end. Take a left and you’ll soon see a large sign marking Bigelow Preserve. Just past the sign you’ll come to a fork in the road, bear left here. Almost immediately on your right there is a parking area as well as access to Flagstaff lake. Park your car here. Hike out of the parking lot and continue up the road (following white blazes) the trail is on your left. Follow the white blazes to the summit. [Read more…]

Maine Huts & Trails for Outside Television

March 19, 2015 by WSKI Leave a Comment

A few years ago, video producer Dave Huot showcased the new & growing Maine Huts & Trails to our affiliates across the USA with this video that aired from Coast to Coast. There are now FOUR Huts, & some faces have moved on to other ventures, but the jist of the piece remains relevant: MHT has the answers to your desire to cross-country ski, or hike or bike in the warmer months, through the Maine High Peaks region’s beautiful terrain, & enjoy the comforts of food & accommodation provided at the Huts at the end of your adventure!! Book your reservation today!! mainehuts.org

Longfellow Mountains Heritage Trail

March 4, 2015 by WSKI Leave a Comment

Larry Warren was a guest on one of WSKI’s live shows recently to discuss the plans for a trail from the Canadian Border to Kingfield to tie the Maine Huts & Trails and Appalachian Trail into the decades old proposed International Loop Trail following Benedict Arnold’s journey from the Dead River (now Flagstaff Lake)to the Canadian Border, where it will connect to the Sentiers Frontaliers in QC.

Hit the Trails!

February 28, 2015 by WSKI Leave a Comment

By land or water, motor or people powered, there are so many ways to have a great time outdoors & see awesome vistas along the way all throughout the Maine High Peaks region, so get out & play, & thanks to everyone whose hard work makes it possible, as well as landowners on whose property they let us pass!

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