The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Rangeley, Maine (ME)

This 512 acre- parcel has been conserved by RLHT to forever ensure that this spectacular vista remains unspoiled. Located along the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway and bordering the Maine Bureau of Public Lands, the Appalachian Trail, Mooselookmeguntic Lake and Bemis Stream, the “Height of Land” parcel is identified on virtually every map, tour guide, brochure and website that focuses on the Rangeley Lakes region. This spot provides one of the most stunning overlooks in New England. With magnificent views of Mooselookmeguntic and Richardson Lakes and the White Mountains, this forested lake landscape provides the perfect setting for artists, tourists and all who appreciate mountain air and spectacular scenery. RLHT purchased the 512-acre property in 2008 from a large timber company and is currently engaged in a campaign to complete the funding of the acquisition.

Voted 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2019 Down East Magazine "Readers' Choice" BEST BOAT CRUISE in Maine! Ranked # 1 of 18 "Outdoor Activities" in Rangeley for 7 straight years! Offering Scenic Lake Cruises, Private Charters, Sunset & Foliage Cruises, and Guided Kayak Trips on Maine's Rangeley Lakes. Now in our 12th season, we are the premier summer activity in Rangeley. The Oquossoc Lady II is a custom-build catamaran hulled lake cruiser! She comfortably seats 29 guests. We also offer Private cruises aboard our 3-passenger 16' wood runabout, the Little Lyman. All cruises and paddle trips include a historic overview of the Region as well as wildlife viewing - Loons, Bald Eagles, Ospreys, maybe even a Moose. Owner is a licensed Registered Maine Guide and Boat Captain as well as a Director with the Rangeley Historical Society.

The Rangeley Lakes Trails Center features 65 km of mapped trails groomed for Nordic skiing during snow season. Also available during the snow season are single-track trails for snowshoeing as well as dog sled rides on weekends or by special arrangement with the musher. During other times of the year the trails are accessible at no charge for mountain biking, hiking, nature observing.

At Saddleback, we've taken a different road from other large resorts. From our natural terrain and our wilderness environment to how the mountain was developed and is operated, almost everything about Saddleback is different.It's a magnificent mountain with genuine values and a gentle soul. It's the way Alpine skiing and riding used to be. Classic New England ski terrain with trails that follow the contours. Snow-covered conifers over most of the mountain create a different feel with rime-frosted trees at the lower elevations and snow ghosts at the upper. High elevation alpine experience with snowfields. At 4120 ft elevation, Saddleback is only one of seven ski mountains in New England with atop lift elevation over 4000 feet. Our vertical is greater than several well-known big mountain resorts. Kennebago Steeps! is the largest steep skiing and riding facility in the East. Saddleback has extensive glades like other ski areas but only Saddleback has Casablanca Glades & Chutes which provide endless ways down through Paradise.

Quill Hill is located off Oddy’s Road on Route 16 in Dallas Plantation between Rangeley and Stratton, Maine and is known for its scenic views. Once you turn on to Oddy’s Road, you will follow a very well maintained dirt road for approximately 12 minutes, or four miles, to the top. At an elevation of 2,848 ft., visitors are rewarded with a breathtaking 360º view of Tim Pond, Rangeley Lakes, Saddleback, Saddleback Lake, Kennebago, Flagstaff and the Kibby Wind Power project. It is the only mountain in Maine with a 360º view accessible by automobile, bike, ATV, and motorcycle, and it includes a 4,000 ft. wheelchair path between the two scenic views. No matter what type of transportation you use, please be respectful of the land so that it doesn’t get closed to the public.

The Forest Legacy Trail is located on a 1200 acre parcel that lies on the western shores of Mooselookmeguntic and Cupsuptic Lakes. Accessed easily by car or boat, it offers 6+ miles of interconnecting trails that range from moderate to difficult. It also offers four lakefront campsites. RLHT aquired the property from a large timber company in 1994 utilizing federal conservation funds from the Forest Legacy Program. RLHT is proud to provide local timber and forest product jobs that arise from the sustainable management of this working forest.