Saddleback (Maine)
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| Saddleback Maine | |
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| Location: | Rangeley, Maine, United States |
| Nearest city: | Lewiston, Maine |
| Top elevation: | 4,120 ft |
| Base elevation: | 2,120 ft |
| Runs: | 60 |
| Longest run: | 3.1 mi |
| Lift system: | 5 |
| Snowfall: | 200 inches/year |
| Web site: | Saddleback, Maine |
Saddleback Maine is a ski resort located in Rangeley, Maine, in the United States. It is one of the largest and ski resorts in Maine. The resort features 60 trails across one mountain of the same name of the resort, and is serviced by a network of 5 lifts. It is noted as an inexpensive alternative to Sugarloaf/USA and Sunday River.
[edit] Statistics
- Important facts[1]
- Number of Lifts: 5
- Quad Chairs: 1
- Double Chairs: 2
- Surface Lifts: 2
- Elevation
- Top: 4120 ft.
- Bottom: 2120 ft.
- Vertical Drop: 2000 ft.
- Longest Run: 3.1 miles
- Snowmaking: 85%
- Types of Runs
- Beginner: 33%
- Intermediate: 32%
- Advanced: 25%
- Expert: 10%
[edit] Terrain
Saddleback is one of New England's finest family ski resorts - offering season-long events for kids and families and a nurturing on-site day care. The South Branch Quad Chairlift and its network of gentle terrain is separate from the other trails.
Although family-focused, Saddleback provides a high elevation alpine experience. 4120 ft. elevation. 2000 ft. vertical drop. 60 diverse trails and glades of classic New England terrain. Gentle slopes to rugged double black diamonds. terrain park and half pipe, too.[2]
