Hiking in the Rangeley Region is varied with access to many breathtaking mountain vistas and scenic waterfalls. Below are 4 of the more popular hikes in the region.
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Comments |
Saddleback Mountain | Difficult | 5 miles | The trail to the top of Saddleback Mt. is part of the Appalachian Trail. The trail passes two ponds as well as a boulder field of massive glacial erratics. The rocks form a caves which are fun to explore. The top of Saddleback is an alpine zone with awesome views of Western Maine. Web Link |
Bald Mountain | Easy | 1 mile | Bald Mt. is a relatively easy and short hike. While not bald on top, there is a fire tower with excellent views of Rangeley and Mosselookmeguntic Lake |
Tumbledown Mountain | Medium to Difficult | Varies | Tumbledown Mt. has multiple routes to the summit with varying difficulty. Also has rocky summit with multiple views. Web link |
Cascade Stream Gorge Trail | Easy | 0.5 to 1 miles | Cascade Gorge Trail follows a stream which empties into Rangeley Lake. The trail takes hikers by a long rocky gorge which includes deep pools and waterfalls. |