Sandy River Plantation
Welcome to Sandy River Plantation!
Sandy River Plantation was initially organized in 1859 and has maintained a small but growing population. The plantation is most well known as the home of Saddleback Mountain ski area and for the Appalachian Trail passing through its territory.
Activities
- Rte 4, Sandy Rock, ME 04970
- This challenging 4.1-mile round trip on a section of the Appalachian Trail meanders through the forest to the unique Piazza Rock, with the option to continue onward past several ponds and up to Saddleback Mountain.
- Townhall Rd, Sandy River Plt, ME 04970
- This easy, 1-mile loop offers beautiful views of a series of waterfalls along Cascade Stream and includes a nice picnic area.
- ME-17 in Township D or Rte 4 in Sandy River, ME
- This 6,000-acre expanse of public land has a lot to offer! The Appalachian Trail winds through the property, passing the beautiful Sabbath Day Pond and its lean-to, as well as the Little Swift River Pond and its primitive campsite. This is a great destination for hiking a section of the Trail, swimming, and snowmobiling in the wintertime.
- 976 Saddleback Mountain Rd, Sandy River Plt, ME 04970 | (207) 864-5671
- This classic º£½ÇÉçÇø ski resort, one of º£½ÇÉçÇø’s most prominent and offering some of the highest elevation lift access in New England, is back! Offers great skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer, a cafe for breakfast and lunch, a pub, and the unique outdoor Fat Tire Mountain Bar, all based out of their mountain lodge.
Dining
- 976 Saddleback Mountain Rd, Sandy River Plt, ME 04970 | (207) 864-5671
- “Saddleback’s newly renovated Pub offers spectacular views of the mountains and lakes to the north and of Saddleback Mountain. The Pub at Saddleback features a hand-crafted menu, prioritizing local farms and producers. Try a Saddleback Smash Burger or one of our hand-tossed pizzas that have quickly become favorites of our guests.”
- Additional dining options are available in nearby Rangeley.
Lodging
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- Offering a large variety of rental properties on Rangeley Lake and in the surrounding area, including a dozen condos located right at Saddleback.
- Additional lodging options are available in nearby Rangeley and Rangeley Plantation.
Shops & Services
- 1 Ferguson Ln, Sandy River Plt, ME 04970 | (207) 864-2452
- Great local sports shop offering new and used Yamaha snowmobiles, ATVs, gear, and accessories.
- Lots of other shops and services are available in nearby Rangeley.