Discover Maine's Best Kept Secret:
Summer in the Mountains & Lakes of Western Maine
Maine Summer Vacation Activities | Sightseeing, Scenic Drives, Day Hiking, Wildlife Photo Opportunities
Antiquing
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Brookside Barn Antiques, Rte. 27, New Vineyard
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Hattie's Antiques, Main St., Kingfield. 207-265-2292
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Frost Antiques, Farmington. See glass blowing demostration. 207-778-3761
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Nora West Antiques, New Portland. 207-628-2200
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Mountain Interiors & Antiques, Rangeley. 207-864-2479
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Moose America Antiques, Rangeley. 207-864-3699
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Collector's Delight, Wilton. 207-645-3627
Berry Picking
Pike's Pick Your Own Strawberries, Farmington. 207-778-2187.
Rome Strawberry Patch, Rome. 207-397-4771
Wilton Blueberry Farm, Wilton. 207-645-2128
Birding
Maine Birding Guide
Canoeing & Kayak Rentals:
Bigelow-Flagstaff Kayak & Canoe Rental, North New Portland. 207-678-2171
Kayak rentals in Stratton: Call 207-246-2922
Northern Lights Hearth & Sports, Farmington. Sales & Rentals. 207-778-6566
Ski Depot Outfitters, Jay. Kayak Sales & Rentals. 207-897-5445
Children's Camps
Outdoor Adventure Camp
CVA Programs
Cycling & Mountain Biking
- Narrow Gauge Railroad Trail, Carrabassett Valley. Former narrow gauge rail path follows Carrabassett River for 5 miles. Hikers, bikers and cross country skiers allowed.
- Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. 207-237-6830
- American Trails Maine Trail Guide
- Bike Maine
- Jay-Farmington Trail
- Androscoggin Valley Bike Tours & Trails
- Bicyle Coalition of Maine
- www.mainemountainbike.com
- Bike Rentals: Sugarloafer Shop, Sugarloaf USA 207-237-6718
Golfing
- Sugarloaf USA. Carrabassett Valley. 18 hole course designed by Trent Jones is as challenging as it is scenic. 207-237-6812
- Lakewood Golf Course, Madison. 207-474-5955
- Sandy River Golf Course, Farmington Falls. 207-778-2492
- Wilson Lake Country Club, Wilton. 207-645-2016
- Moose Meadows, Stratton
- Evergreen Golf Club & School, Rangeley. 207-864-9055
- Mingo Springs Golf Course, Rangeley. 207-864-5021
- Club De Golf Lac-Megantic, an 18 hole course, is located in Lac-Megantic, Canada. 1-888-551-4810
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Festivals & Fairs
See detailed listing of Festivals & Fairs
Fishing
For a listing of lakes and ponds visit http://www.eustismaine.com/fishing.html
Aardvark Outfitters, Farmington, 207-778-3330.
Flagstaff Lake Scenic Boat Tours
Jeff Hinman, Master Maine Guide 207-246-2277
Hiking - Call for our Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association Hiking Guide
- Narrow Gauge Railroad Trail, Carrabassett Valley. Former narrow gauge rail path follows Carrabassett River
for 5 miles. Hikers, bikers and cross country skiers allowed.
- Cranberry Peak, Bigelow Mountain Range. Trailhead accessed from Stratton.
- Burnt Mountain - 3,600 foot summit accessed from Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Hedgehog Hill Trail-1-mile trail with views of Bigelow Mountain Range & Flagstaff Lake.
- Hedgehog Hill Trail - 1 mile trail with views of Bigelow Mountain Range and Flagstaff Lake.
- Mt. Abraham Trail, Kingfield. A variety of trails & terrains. Summit height 4,049 ft.
- Sugarloaf & Spaulding Mountain Trails, Carrabassett Valley. Sugarloaf, at 4237 ft. is the 2nd highest peak in Maine. A variety of trails.
- The Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley. Hiking and biking offered in the summer. 207-237-6830.
- Appalachian Trail. A continuous 2000 mile footpath from Georgia to Maine crossing Franklin County linking a number of the region's most spectaucular peaks. Maine Appalachian Trail Club 207-645-4407.
- Saddleback Mountain Trail. Most popular & scenic trail starts at ski mountain base lodge. 207-864-5364.
- Find more area trails
Hunting and Fishing
River's Edge Sports, Rangeley. 207-864-5582
Green Farm Guide Service, Coplin Plt. 207-446-2027
Bonnie Holden, Fly Fishing, Stratton-Eustis. Watch Women & fly fishing video
Bob Duport, telebobd@yahoo.com. 207-235-2573
Museums & Zoos
- Stanley Museum, Kingfield. Twin brothers most famous for inventing the Stanley Steamer.
- Western Maine Children's Museum, Carrabassett Valley. Young visitors can try on vintage clothing, climb a wigwam or explore a crystal cave.
- Norlands Living History Center, Livermore. Recreation of 19th century working farm.
- Nowetah's American Indian Museum, New Portland. American Indian art from US, Canada, South America with focus on the Abenaki of Maine. 207-628-4981
- Nordica Homestead Museum, Farmington. Homestead of the turn of century opera star, Madame Lillian Nordica.
- Dead River Historical Society, Stratton. Memorbiilia from the two towns, Flagstaff & Dead River that were drowned beneath Flagstaff Lake when Long Falls Dam was created.
- Sandy River Rangeley Lakes Railroad Museum, Phillips. Museum, with operating railroad, is dedicated to perserving the history of the narrow gauge railroad.
- Kingfield Historical Society, Kingfield. Historic 1890 Hutchin's Victorian home houses a blacksmith's shop, schoolroom, Narrow Gauge room, etc.
- Wilhelm Reich Museum, Rangleley. Massive fieldstone structure houses the physician-scientist Reich's observatory. 207-864-3443
- Jackman-Moose River Historical Society, Jackman. A large collection of artifacts of early settlers and lumbering practices.
- Dew Animal Kingdom & Sanctuary, Mt. Vernon. 207-283-2837. A collection of exotic and native retired & rehabilitating animals.
SKI MUSEUM OF MAINE: 
Created to preserve and publicize the business of skiing in Maine, while celebrating Maine’s ski history and heritage. 109 Church Street, PO Box 567, Farmington, Maine 04938 (207) 491-5481 Open 1 – 4, Wednesday – Saturday
Panning for Gold
eTravel Maine - Gold Panning Guide
About.com Guide to New England Sight-Seeing
Mining for Gems: Perham's of Maine
Parks: Local, State and National
- Carrabassett Valley Town Park, Playground, swimming pool
- Mount Blue, Weld. Fish, boat, hike 3000 ft Mt. Blue
- Bigelow Preserve Public Reserved Land. 34,500 acres including Maines 5th highest mountain, Bigelow at 4,150 ft.
- Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. Bird watching (loons), fishing, boating.
- Bald Mountain Public Reserved Land
- Grafton Notch State Park
- Chain of Ponds
- Dead River Public Reserved Land
- Four Ponds Public Reserved Land
- Richardson Public Reserved Land
- Astrolab du Parc national du Mont-Mé gantic
- Town Parks from "the Original Irregular" Summer Guide
Recreation Centers
Anti-Gravity Center, Carrabassett Valley. Maine's largest indoor skate bowl & street park plus indoor climbing wall, trampolines with harness rigging, multi-purpose courts, running track, weight training & aerobic facilites.
Ride the Sandy River Railroad
Enjoy a leisurely ride into the past on what was once the longest of the two-foot narrow gauge railroad. Vist www.srrl-rr.org for details and schedule.
River Rafting
Professional River Runners Whitewater Rafting - Daily whitewater rafting & guided camping trips for everyone from families to fanatics. 800-325-3911. Go here for a valuable coupon!
Scenic Drives
A great way to explore the region. Travel by automobile, motorcycle or bicycle & view breathtaking beauty.
- Route 27 Scenic Byway
- Route 26 Scenic Byway
- Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway
- Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway
- LoopFranklin Heritage
- Kennebec-Chaudiere International Corridor
- Lac-Megantic, Canada
Visit our Canadian neighbors, just an hours drive north. The charming city of Lac-Megantic is known as a producer of quality cheese. A visit to a cheese factory or the nearby provenical park home to the Astrolab!
Scenic Flights
Lake Region Air, Rangeley. (207)864-5307
Shopping
KINGFIELD:
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Scentsations, gifts, candles, aromatherapy, Main Street, Kingfield. 207-265-4560
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Sugarloaf Sports Outlet, Main Street, Kingfield. 207-265-2011
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Grand Central Station, gifts, home decor, yarn. Main Street, Kingfield. 207-265-2893
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Queen Anne's Flower Shop, Main Street, Kingfield. 207-265-2860
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Stadler Gallery - Contemporary art. Main Street, Kingfield. 207-265-5025
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Good Karma Farm, Alpaca Stuff, Rte 27, Kingfield. 207-265-4557
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The Potting Shed, plants, gifts, cards, Rte 27, Kingfield. 207-265-2373
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Carrabassett Soap Company, www.soapme.com, Rte 27, Kingfield. 207-265-4557
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New for You Boutique, quality consignments. Main St. 207-2654247
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Imperial Board Lords, Main St. 207-265-2466
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Daisy a Day Flower Shop,Main St. 207-265-2549
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Jordans Hardware, Main St. 207-265-2231
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Kingfield Video Network, Main St. 207-265-4865
ON MOUNTAIN:
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Birchwood Interiors, Village West. 207-237-7000
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The Ride-On, Village Center, 207-237-2000
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Gold Smith Gallery, Village South. 207-237-2405
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Mountain Images, Grand Summit Hotel, 207-237-2412
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Sugarloaf Ski Shop, Village Center. 207-237-2000
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Sugarloaf Shop, Village West. 207-237-6718
EUSTIS/STRATTON:
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Country Charm Gift Shop, Rte 27, Stratton. 207-246-5871
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Fotter's Market & Hardware, Rte 27, Stratton. 207-246-2401
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Pines Market, Rte 27, Eustis. 207-246-4221
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The Copper Cauldron, Rte 27, Eustis. 207-246-2385
Moon & Magic , Eustis
FARMINGTON:
Spend an afternoon walking the quaint sidewalks of downtown Farmington, Maine where you'll find a truly unique shopping experience amidst several restaurants and cafes.
- Sugarwood Gallery, unique handmade wood furniture by local craftsmen.
- Mainestone Jewelry Store, gemstones, jewelry, fossils rocks
- Outskirts, vintage clothing & jewelry
- Calico Patch, fine gifts, candles, cards, jewelry, collectibles
- Crop, Paper & Scissors, scrapbooking
- Classic Gallery & Framing
- Aardvark Outfitters, N. Main, Farmington, 207-778-3330
- Heirlooms of Tomorrow - Handcrafted Furniture, pottery, stained glass, quilts, original art & more. 710 Wilton Rd., Farmington, 207-778-5315 www.wamitchell.com
MISCELLANEOUS
- Mooseville Store, Rte 4, Phillips 866-280-0656
- Perham's Of West Paris, Fine Jewelry. 800-371-Gems
- Imelda's Fabrics, 5 Starks Rd., New Sharon http://imeldasfabric.com/clothing.asp
Theater & Concerts
Kingfield Pops Concert, 4th Annual outdoor concert by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra
Lakewood Theater, Madison. America's Oldest Summer Theater
The Theater at Monmouth, The Shakespearean Theater of Maine
Messalonskee Performing Arts, Oakland.
Waterville Opera House, Waterville.
Celebration Barn Theater, South Paris.
Augusta Civic Center
Unique Natural Areas
- Wire Bridge, North New Portland. Cross the Wire Bridge, suspended over the Carrabssett River in 1842, to a lovely picinic and popular fishing area on the Carrabassett River.
- Local unique natural attractions from "The Original Irregular" summerguide.
- Angel Falls, Route 17.
- Coos Canyon, Swift River, Bryon. 500-yard gorge on Switft River with several scenic falls. One of the best gold producting areas in the state
- Daggett Rock, Phillips. One of the largest known glacial deposited boulder. A short hike from Wheeler Hill to 40 ft. tall rock.
- Height of Land, Route 17.
- Piazza Rock, Small's Falls, Route 4. 1.4 mile walk through rolling woodland to enormous overhanging boulder.
- Poplar Stream Falls, Carrabassett Valley. 2 scenic falls with a drop of 24 & 51 feet.
- Screw Auguer Falls Gorge. Newry
- Small's Falls, Route 4. Exceptionally scenic hanging falls. 30 yard drop. Swimming, walking trails.
- Eustis Ridge, Eustis. South of the village scenic picnic spot offers views of Mount Bigelow & Flagstaff Lake.
- Grand Falls, Eustis. Classic horseshoe falls.
- West Mountain Falls, Carrabassatt Valley. Short hike to senic area of South Branch of the Carrabassett River.Trail starts at golf course.
- Moxie Falls, The Forks. 6/10ths of a mile walk leads to spectaular series of falls-one of the highest in Maine!
Western Maine Region Chambers of Commerce and Town Websites
Maine Mountain Heritage
Western Maine Lakes & Mountains Region
Kennebec-Moose River Valley Region
Town of Carrabassett Valley
Eustis-Stratton
Kingfield
Farmington - Wilton area - Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (207)778-4215
Phillips - (207)639-5151
Mountain Valley Property makes no warranty expressed or applied with the above listings.
MOUNTAIN VALLEY PROPERTY
207-235-2560 info@mountainvalleyproperty.com
- Narrow Gauge Railroad Trail, Carrabassett Valley. Former narrow gauge rail path follows Carrabassett River for 5 miles. Hikers, bikers and cross country skiers allowed.
- Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. 207-237-6830
- American Trails Maine Trail Guide
- Bike Maine
- Jay-Farmington Trail
- Androscoggin Valley Bike Tours & Trails
- Bicyle Coalition of Maine
- www.mainemountainbike.com
- Bike Rentals: Sugarloafer Shop, Sugarloaf USA 207-237-6718
Festivals & Fairs
See detailed listing of Festivals & Fairs
Fishing
For a listing of lakes and ponds visit http://www.eustismaine.com/fishing.html
Aardvark Outfitters, Farmington, 207-778-3330.
Flagstaff Lake Scenic Boat Tours
Jeff Hinman, Master Maine Guide 207-246-2277
Hiking - Call for our Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association Hiking Guide
- Narrow Gauge Railroad Trail, Carrabassett Valley. Former narrow gauge rail path follows Carrabassett River
for 5 miles. Hikers, bikers and cross country skiers allowed. - Cranberry Peak, Bigelow Mountain Range. Trailhead accessed from Stratton.
- Burnt Mountain - 3,600 foot summit accessed from Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Hedgehog Hill Trail-1-mile trail with views of Bigelow Mountain Range & Flagstaff Lake.
- Hedgehog Hill Trail - 1 mile trail with views of Bigelow Mountain Range and Flagstaff Lake.
- Mt. Abraham Trail, Kingfield. A variety of trails & terrains. Summit height 4,049 ft.
- Sugarloaf & Spaulding Mountain Trails, Carrabassett Valley. Sugarloaf, at 4237 ft. is the 2nd highest peak in Maine. A variety of trails.
- The Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley. Hiking and biking offered in the summer. 207-237-6830.
- Appalachian Trail. A continuous 2000 mile footpath from Georgia to Maine crossing Franklin County linking a number of the region's most spectaucular peaks. Maine Appalachian Trail Club 207-645-4407.
- Saddleback Mountain Trail. Most popular & scenic trail starts at ski mountain base lodge. 207-864-5364.
- Find more area trails
Hunting and Fishing
River's Edge Sports, Rangeley. 207-864-5582
Green Farm Guide Service, Coplin Plt. 207-446-2027
Bonnie Holden, Fly Fishing, Stratton-Eustis. Watch Women & fly fishing video
Bob Duport, telebobd@yahoo.com. 207-235-2573
Museums & Zoos
- Stanley Museum, Kingfield. Twin brothers most famous for inventing the Stanley Steamer.
- Western Maine Children's Museum, Carrabassett Valley. Young visitors can try on vintage clothing, climb a wigwam or explore a crystal cave.
- Norlands Living History Center, Livermore. Recreation of 19th century working farm.
- Nowetah's American Indian Museum, New Portland. American Indian art from US, Canada, South America with focus on the Abenaki of Maine. 207-628-4981
- Nordica Homestead Museum, Farmington. Homestead of the turn of century opera star, Madame Lillian Nordica.
- Dead River Historical Society, Stratton. Memorbiilia from the two towns, Flagstaff & Dead River that were drowned beneath Flagstaff Lake when Long Falls Dam was created.
- Sandy River Rangeley Lakes Railroad Museum, Phillips. Museum, with operating railroad, is dedicated to perserving the history of the narrow gauge railroad.
- Kingfield Historical Society, Kingfield. Historic 1890 Hutchin's Victorian home houses a blacksmith's shop, schoolroom, Narrow Gauge room, etc.
- Wilhelm Reich Museum, Rangleley. Massive fieldstone structure houses the physician-scientist Reich's observatory. 207-864-3443
- Jackman-Moose River Historical Society, Jackman. A large collection of artifacts of early settlers and lumbering practices.
- Dew Animal Kingdom & Sanctuary, Mt. Vernon. 207-283-2837. A collection of exotic and native retired & rehabilitating animals.
SKI MUSEUM OF MAINE: Created to preserve and publicize the business of skiing in Maine, while celebrating Maine’s ski history and heritage. 109 Church Street, PO Box 567, Farmington, Maine 04938 (207) 491-5481 Open 1 – 4, Wednesday – Saturday
Panning for Gold
eTravel Maine - Gold Panning Guide
About.com Guide to New England Sight-Seeing
Mining for Gems: Perham's of Maine
Parks: Local, State and National
- Carrabassett Valley Town Park, Playground, swimming pool
- Mount Blue, Weld. Fish, boat, hike 3000 ft Mt. Blue
- Bigelow Preserve Public Reserved Land. 34,500 acres including Maines 5th highest mountain, Bigelow at 4,150 ft.
- Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. Bird watching (loons), fishing, boating.
- Bald Mountain Public Reserved Land
- Grafton Notch State Park
- Chain of Ponds
- Dead River Public Reserved Land
- Four Ponds Public Reserved Land
- Richardson Public Reserved Land
- Astrolab du Parc national du Mont-Mé gantic
- Town Parks from "the Original Irregular" Summer Guide
Recreation Centers
Anti-Gravity Center, Carrabassett Valley. Maine's largest indoor skate bowl & street park plus indoor climbing wall, trampolines with harness rigging, multi-purpose courts, running track, weight training & aerobic facilites.
Ride the Sandy River Railroad
Enjoy a leisurely ride into the past on what was once the longest of the two-foot narrow gauge railroad. Vist www.srrl-rr.org for details and schedule.
River Rafting
Professional River Runners Whitewater Rafting - Daily whitewater rafting & guided camping trips for everyone from families to fanatics. 800-325-3911. Go here for a valuable coupon!
Scenic Drives
A great way to explore the region. Travel by automobile, motorcycle or bicycle & view breathtaking beauty.
- Route 27 Scenic Byway
- Route 26 Scenic Byway
- Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway
- Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway
- LoopFranklin Heritage
- Kennebec-Chaudiere International Corridor
- Lac-Megantic, Canada
Visit our Canadian neighbors, just an hours drive north. The charming city of Lac-Megantic is known as a producer of quality cheese. A visit to a cheese factory or the nearby provenical park home to the Astrolab!
Scenic Flights
Lake Region Air, Rangeley. (207)864-5307
Shopping
KINGFIELD:
ON MOUNTAIN:
EUSTIS/STRATTON:
The Copper Cauldron, Rte 27, Eustis. 207-246-2385
Moon & Magic , Eustis
FARMINGTON:
Spend an afternoon walking the quaint sidewalks of downtown Farmington, Maine where you'll find a truly unique shopping experience amidst several restaurants and cafes.
- Sugarwood Gallery, unique handmade wood furniture by local craftsmen.
- Mainestone Jewelry Store, gemstones, jewelry, fossils rocks
- Outskirts, vintage clothing & jewelry
- Calico Patch, fine gifts, candles, cards, jewelry, collectibles
- Crop, Paper & Scissors, scrapbooking
- Classic Gallery & Framing
- Aardvark Outfitters, N. Main, Farmington, 207-778-3330
- Heirlooms of Tomorrow - Handcrafted Furniture, pottery, stained glass, quilts, original art & more. 710 Wilton Rd., Farmington, 207-778-5315 www.wamitchell.com
MISCELLANEOUS
- Mooseville Store, Rte 4, Phillips 866-280-0656
- Perham's Of West Paris, Fine Jewelry. 800-371-Gems
- Imelda's Fabrics, 5 Starks Rd., New Sharon http://imeldasfabric.com/clothing.asp
Theater & Concerts
Kingfield Pops Concert, 4th Annual outdoor concert by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra
Lakewood Theater, Madison. America's Oldest Summer Theater
The Theater at Monmouth, The Shakespearean Theater of Maine
Messalonskee Performing Arts, Oakland.
Waterville Opera House, Waterville.
Celebration Barn Theater, South Paris.
Augusta Civic Center
Unique Natural Areas
- Wire Bridge, North New Portland. Cross the Wire Bridge, suspended over the Carrabssett River in 1842, to a lovely picinic and popular fishing area on the Carrabassett River.
- Local unique natural attractions from "The Original Irregular" summerguide.
- Angel Falls, Route 17.
- Coos Canyon, Swift River, Bryon. 500-yard gorge on Switft River with several scenic falls. One of the best gold producting areas in the state
- Daggett Rock, Phillips. One of the largest known glacial deposited boulder. A short hike from Wheeler Hill to 40 ft. tall rock.
- Height of Land, Route 17.
- Piazza Rock, Small's Falls, Route 4. 1.4 mile walk through rolling woodland to enormous overhanging boulder.
- Poplar Stream Falls, Carrabassett Valley. 2 scenic falls with a drop of 24 & 51 feet.
- Screw Auguer Falls Gorge. Newry
- Small's Falls, Route 4. Exceptionally scenic hanging falls. 30 yard drop. Swimming, walking trails.
- Eustis Ridge, Eustis. South of the village scenic picnic spot offers views of Mount Bigelow & Flagstaff Lake.
- Grand Falls, Eustis. Classic horseshoe falls.
- West Mountain Falls, Carrabassatt Valley. Short hike to senic area of South Branch of the Carrabassett River.Trail starts at golf course.
- Moxie Falls, The Forks. 6/10ths of a mile walk leads to spectaular series of falls-one of the highest in Maine!
Western Maine Region Chambers of Commerce and Town Websites
Maine Mountain Heritage
Western Maine Lakes & Mountains Region
Kennebec-Moose River Valley Region
Town of Carrabassett Valley
Eustis-Stratton
Kingfield
Farmington - Wilton area - Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (207)778-4215
Phillips - (207)639-5151
Mountain Valley Property makes no warranty expressed or applied with the above listings.
MOUNTAIN VALLEY PROPERTY
207-235-2560 info@mountainvalleyproperty.com