Around eight miles northwest of the Sugarloaf alpine resort, this 35,000-acre preserve is a wonderful setting for reconnecting with nature. The densely forested wilderness has many trails for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. There's great foliage viewing in the fall, particularly from lofty mountain tops such as Cranberry Peak (3210ft).
The Appalachian Trail also crosses through the Bigelow Preserve.
27.17 MILES
The expansive view of island-dotted Mooselookmeguntic Lake (the largest of the Rangeley Lakes) as it sweeps north toward distant mountains is astounding…
18.69 MILES
Just behind the visitor center in Rangeley town, this park is a scenic spot in which to enjoy a picnic.
18.69 MILES
Just behind the visitor center in Rangeley town, this park is a scenic spot in which to enjoy a picnic.
27.17 MILES
The expansive view of island-dotted Mooselookmeguntic Lake (the largest of the Rangeley Lakes) as it sweeps north toward distant mountains is astounding…