{"id":2615,"date":"2016-03-28T13:07:24","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T13:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=2615"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T19:59:18","slug":"activities-in-stratton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/stratton\/activities-in-stratton\/","title":{"rendered":"Stratton-Eustis Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Along the Road<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmaine.com\/things-to-do\/sightseeing\/route-27-scenic-byway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Scenic Byway<\/strong><\/a> <em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>State Route 27 goes through many historic and beautiful areas and stretches all the way to the Canadian border.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Biking<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carrabassettnemba.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carrabassett Region NEMBA<\/a><\/strong> (New England Mountain Bicycle Association) <em>3001 Outdoor Center Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (800) 576-3622<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Sustainable mountain bike trail network in Carrabassett Valley and surrounding areas. This is our playground. Come ride with us!&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Camping<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gopinescamping.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cathedral Pines<\/a> <\/strong><em>945 The Arnold Trail, Eustis, ME 04936 | (207) 246-3491<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A campground with a free public beach and dock for swimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Events<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainesnorthwesternmountains.com\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to see Maine&#8217;s Northwest Mountains calendar of events<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Golf<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theirregular.com\/articles\/moose-meadows-a-wilderness-golfing-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Moose Meadows Golf Course<\/strong><\/a> 485 Rangeley Rd, Stratton, ME 04982<em>\u00a0| (207) 864-2783<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This unique golf course is built and maintained by the community. It offers a family-friendly, affordable golfing experience on well-maintained greens with beautiful surroundings, and operates on the honor system! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XXbudBJELfI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out this video!<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Hiking<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trails.com\/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=XAC022-044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Appalachian Trail<\/a> <\/strong><em>Stratton, ME 04982\u00a0<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a dedicated parking lot for the Appalachian Trail on Route 27 about 5 miles south of Stratton.\u00a0 From this parking lot, you can cross the road and hike the AT across the Bigelow Preserve ridge or <a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/appalachian-trail\/stratton-to-rangely-the-saddleback-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">head towards Sugarloaf and Rangeley<\/a>. You can also drive up Stratton Brook Pond Road for about 2 miles to access a large parking area and the Fire Warden&#8217;s trail to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/appalachian-trail-bigelow-preserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appalachian Trail<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/appalachian-trail-bigelow-preserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bigelow Mountain Range<\/a> <\/strong><em>Stratton, ME 04982<\/em><em>\u00a0| (207) 778-8231<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Bigelow Preserve is a 36,000-acre natural area great for hiking, biking, etc. The entrance in Stratton is at the very end of School Street<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/bigelow-preserve-cranberry-peak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cranberry Peak Trail<\/a> <\/strong><em>S<\/em><em>tratton, ME 04982 | (207) 778-8231<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A moderate to advanced difficulty trail that is 9.2 miles in length, which starts in Eustis and connects to the Appalachian Trail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/us\/maine\/stratton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to see most of the hiking trails near Stratton.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Historic<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainesnorthwesternmountains.com\/directory\/profile\/dead-river-area-historical-society\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dead River Historical Society<\/a><\/strong> <em>171 Main St, Stratton, ME 04982\u00a0<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This classic building houses a wonderful collection of artifacts, pictures, furniture, and more of the Dead River area including the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/deadriverareahistory\/home\/the-flooding-of-flagstaff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lost villages of Flagstaff Lake<\/a>. The Flagstaff and Dead River villages were lovely mountain towns with farms, schools, and general stores. The villages disappeared when the valley was flooded to bring in hydroelectric power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Skiing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/parksearch\/PropertyGuides\/PDF_GUIDE\/bigelow-preserve-flagstaff-lake.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bigelow Preserve Road<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>School St, Stratton, ME 04982 | (207) 778-8231<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Ski here by taking the road all the way until it ends at the preserve. Park on the side and ski!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarloaf.com\/winter-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sugarloaf<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>5092 Sugarloaf Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (207) 237-2000<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A phenomenal resort located just eight miles down the road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Waterfront &#8211; Beaches, Swimming, Boating, Fishing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gopinescamping.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cathedral Pines<\/a><\/strong> <em>945 The Arnold Trail, Eustis, ME 04936 | (207) 246-3491<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A campground with a free public beach and dock for swimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainehuts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Huts &amp; Trails<\/a> <\/strong><em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947<\/em><em>| (207) 265-2400<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>There is so much to explore and activities take part in, such as paddling, swimming, and fishing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northernforestcanoetrail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northern Forest Canoe Trail<\/a> <\/strong><em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (802) 496-2285<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>740 miles of marked canoe trails stretching from New York to Fort Kent in Maine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Wildlife \u2013 Birding<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainelakesandmountains.com\/story\/bird-watching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bird Watching<\/strong><\/a> <em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (888) 688-0099<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>If you visit any of the hiking or boating locations, you will see LOTS of birds including eagles!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainehuts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Huts &amp; Trails<\/a> <\/strong><em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947<\/em><em>| (207) 265-2400<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The beautiful trails provide a perfect spot for bird watching!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rangeley-maine.com\/attractions\/rangeley-moose-watching\/moose-watching-hot-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Moose Watching<\/strong><\/a> <em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Everyone wants to see a moose. We have found that the best place to do this is to take a drive down Route 16 from Stratton to Rangeley at either dusk or dawn. We often see moose along this road, but be careful!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/stratton\/\">Return to Stratton-Eustis Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Along the Road Scenic Byway Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 State Route 27 goes through many historic and beautiful areas and stretches all the way to the Canadian border. 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