Saddleback Mountain Trail Maine
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Maine · franklin County

Saddleback Mountain Trail Maine

Steep summit route to one of Maine's premier alpine ridges.

Rating
Length
7.8 mi
Difficulty
7
County
franklin
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About This Trail

A challenging climb via the Appalachian Trail to Saddleback’s 4,120-foot summit, featuring Maine’s third-largest alpine zone with three miles of exposed ridgeline. The rare alpine tundra supports fragile plants found on fewer than 50 miles of ridge in all of New England.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.9557018, -70.561212
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Getting There

From Rangeley, turn onto Dallas Hill Road off Route 4. Bear right after 2.5 miles onto Saddleback Mountain Road and follow it about 5 miles to the ski lodge. Alternatively, park at the AT crossing on Route 4, about 9 miles south of Rangeley.

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