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Mountain Bike Preparation for Maximum Fun!

September 9, 2014 by WSKI Leave a Comment

Carrabassett Valley’s Bike Shop expert shares some valuable info to Know Before You Go with a few simple steps to check your mountain bike out & your personal gear as well to ensure you are good to go!! Outdoors adventures are way better when you can plan for the unexpected & avoid breakdowns; thanks, Bob, for this great advice!

 

Filed Under: Activities, Featured, Info to Know, News, Things to do, Uncategorized Tagged With: carrabassett valley, family activities outdoors, franklin county, Maine High Peaks, maine tourism, mountain biking, New England mountains, western maine mountains

Maine High Peaks Region Events

September 1, 2014 by WSKI Leave a Comment

WSKI-TV 17 & wskitv.com bring you the updated events not to be missed all year-round, whether a local or visitor, these events add value to our lives, & lifestyle, in the Maine High Peaks!

 

Filed Under: Events, Featured, News Tagged With: -sugarloaf, carrabassett valley, franklin county, High Peaks Region, local activities, Maine High Peaks, maine tourism, western maine mountains

Take a Hike! West Kennebago mountain

August 9, 2014 by WSKI Leave a Comment

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.

 

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From the Archives: Mountain biking on Portland’s Channel 13

August 5, 2014 by WSKI Leave a Comment

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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WSKI Local Waterfall Tour

July 30, 2014 by WSKI Leave a Comment

The Maine High Peaks are full of unique natural areas. The local waterfalls can make a great destination for a picnic, a quick hike or just enjoying the beauty of the area.  In this short video we take you along to just a few of the hidden gems that can be found right here in the greater Sugarloaf region. Driving directions: Reed Falls, Kingfield. The starting point for Reed falls begins on rt 27 between Kingfield and Carrabassett. Look for a small parking area on the Carrabassett river side of the road just before the Claybrook (Ira mtn) bridge. The hiking trail follows Reed brook to the falls. The trail starts behind the gaurdrail opposite of the parking area. Smalls Falls, Sandy River. Smalls Falls is a state rest area located off rt 4 in Sandy River. Head north on rt 4 from Phillips or south from the town of Rangeley. A large sign on the west side of the road leads you to the rest area, which includes restrooms, picnic tables, and area information. Angel Falls, Township D. From the intersection of rt 4 and 17 in Oquossoc Village in Rangeley, follow rt 17 south for about 18 miles and turn right onto Houghton Road (about 1.2 miles beyond a bridge crossing the Swift River). On Houghton Road cross a bridge over the Swift River, and at the T-intersection, turn right onto Bemis Road and drive 3.4 miles Park on the left side of Bemis Road just before the yellow sign marking the trailhead. Sarampus Falls, Chain of Ponds. From the village of Stratton (7 miles north of the Sugarloaf Access road) drive north on rt 27 towards the Canadian border for approx 13.5 miles. You’ll find the Sarampus Falls rest area on your right. West Mountain Falls, Sugarloaf (Carrabassett Valley). To reach West Mountain Falls turn onto the Sugarloaf Ski Resort access road off of rt 27 in Carrabassett Valley. Once on the access road turn right onto the West Mountain road. Just after passing underneath a chairlift turn to the Sugarloaf Golf club. As you drive down to the golf club parking area you’ll pass the sign and trail leading to West Mountain Falls. Houston Brook Falls, Carrabassett Valley.  From the center of Carrabassett turn off rt 27 onto the Carriage road. In about .25 mi  turn left onto the Houston Brook road (dirt road). Follow Huston Brook Rd for 2.0 miles (passing through a gate at mile 0.4) and you will find a parking pull off on the left with room for three or four cars. A short hiking trail leads from the road down to the falls. Poplar Stream Falls, Carrabassett Valley. These falls can be reached a variety of ways. Shortest: From rt 27 in Carrabassett Valley, turn onto the Carriage road.  Continue 1.8 miles down Carriage Rd and take a right onto an unmarked road. Follow this dirt road for 0.2 miles to a parking area. Walk just beyond the green gate to start exploring the two falls. For a longer adventure .2 miles into the Carriage road from  rt 27 turn right onto Gauge road and find the Maine Huts and Trails Gauge road trailhead. Once at this trailhead there are maps and information on how to get to the falls. It’s a pleasant 2.3 mile hike to the falls area.

 

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