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Saddleback Mountain
Dallas, ME, Sandy River, ME, Madrid, ME

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Appalachian Trail on the way to Saddleback Mountain
The Appalachian Trail on the way to Saddleback Mountain

Route: Ski trails, unnamed connector trail, Appalachian Trail, (Saddleback Mountain), Appalachian Trail, unnamed connector trail, ski trails

Less snow than previous weekend. Windy on the lower ski slopes, but not too bad above treeline.

Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Saddleback Mountain
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Very Difficult
Navigation: Moderate
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Minimal


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Sunday, November 13, 2011
Parking Elevation: 2,450'
Destination: Saddleback Mountain
Time Elapsed: 00:55
Trailhead Elevation: 2,460'
Summit Elevation: 4,116'
Vertical Gain: 1,696'
Hike Time Elapsed: 01:57
Hike Vertical Gain: 1,746'


Looking up a ski trail near the base lodge parking area
Looking up a ski trail near the base lodge parking area

Looking at the Carrabassett Valley high peaks from near the summit of Saddleback Mountain - Click to enlarge
Looking at the Carrabassett Valley high peaks from near the summit of Saddleback Mountain

Topographic map of Saddleback Mountain


Directions to trailhead: Take Route 16 North (East in Maine) to Rangeley, merging and continuing on Route 4 South. Take a left onto Dallas Hill Road, then a right onto the Saddleback Ski Area access road. Parking is available just above the Main Lodge.

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