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Winter Concerts and Events
At Saddleback, the mountain is your playground! From concerts to awesome
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Recreation
Surrounded by lakes, woods and streams, there is an abundance of year-round outdoor recreation activities in Rangeley. There are 110 lakes and ponds in the region, as well as the highest concentration of 4,000 foot peaks in the State of Maine. The Appalachian Trail runs across the summit of Saddleback Mountain on its way from Georgia to Mount Katahdin in northern Maine.
Each season in the Rangeley Lakes Region offers its own choice of activities for which the landscape and lakes provide a perfect setting, but winter in Rangeley is truly magical.
Nordic Skiing
The Rangeley Lakes Trails Center provides an extensive network of cross-country
skiing trails on lower Saddleback Mountain, two miles from the ski area on Dallas
Hill Road in Rangeley, ME.
This world-class trail system consists of 40 km of superbly groomed trails laid
out in a loop pattern with all trails set with classic tracks and a separate
skating lane. The system stretches through the 8,000 acres of the Saddleback
preserve and offers a variety of skiing opportunities for all ability levels,
beginner
to expert.
The Nordic skiing ranges from gentle tours around Saddleback Lake to challenging
climbs and thrilling descents down the slopes of Saddleback Mountain. With the
highest elevation of any cross country resort in New England and a natural snowfall
averaging over 200 inches, the area has the best snow conditions in the East.
You can warm yourself up in Center's yurt with hot chocolate, coffee, soda, bagels,
cookies, or other delicacies on your return from the trails. Facilities and services
include ski rentals, sundries and clothing items. Lessons are available.
For current snow and trail conditions: www.xcskirangeley.com/conditions.asp
For information on trail fees, season passes, events and a XC trail map: www.xcskirangeley.com
The Rangeley Lakes Trails Center is operated and maintained by the Rangeley Lakes
Cross Country Ski Club.
PO Box 1283
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-4309
rlxcski@gwi.net
www.xcskirangeley.com
Snowmobiling
The Rangeley Lakes Region has New England's premier snowmobile trail system that
connects with the 12,500 miles of international circuits throughout Maine and
Canada. 150 miles of superbly groomed trails are maintained by the Rangeley Lakes
Snowmobile Club using state-of-art grooming equipment. Trails bring snowmobilers
through picturesque mountains and over frozen lakes offering some truly stunning
views.
Snowmobile rentals are available in Rangeley at PJ'S Power Sports, (207) 864-5343,
Rev-It-Up Sport Shop, (207) 864-2452 and River's Edge Sports, (207) 864-5582, www.riversedgesports.com Guiding
services also available.
For current snow and trail conditions: www.rangeleysnowmobile.com/conditions.htm
Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club
PO Box 950
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-7336
info@rangeleysnowmobile.com
www.rangeleysnowmobile.com
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy the forests and lakes in Rangeley region.
Great places to snowshoe include the trail out to Rock Pond from Saddleback or
down at the Evergreen Country Club. There are trails at the Wilhelm Reich Museum
in Rangeley, or the many frozen, snow-covered lakes and ponds.
Snowshoes can be rented or purchased in Rangeley at various shops such as The
Alpine Shop, (207) 864-3741 and River's Edge Sports, (207) 864-5582.
Sledding and Tobogganing
There is a nice slope for sledding at the Wilhelm Reich Museum in Rangeley and
for real thrill seekers, the Mingo Springs Golf Course has several excellent
long hills.
Dog Sled Rides
Rangeley Region Dog Sled Adventures offers half-hour to two hour dog sled rides
through the beautiful woods and lakes. For more information, visit www.rangeleydogsled.com.
Ice Skating
You can ice skate on Haley Pond behind Ecopelagicon on 7 Pond Street, with lighted
areas for night skating and free skate use from Ecopelagicon.
Rangeley is also home of the New England Pond Hockey Festival, a three-day
tournament that has become a time-honored New England tradition. The festival
(usually in February) is a fund-raiser, with proceeds benefiting local Rangeley
charities.
Stand halfway to the North Pole and the equator
A sign in downtown Rangeley marks the halfway between the equator and the North
Pole. The sign is a famous location for residents and visitors. Although "Doc" Grant's
Restaurant is now closed, many tourists still take family photos and create long-lasting
memories.
For more information on activities and services in the region, go to www.rangeleymaine.com,
the official website of the Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce.
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