Saddleback Mountain Facts

Saddleback is New England’s best value! Big mountain skiing, extensive snowmaking, great grooming, exciting terrain and excellent guest service all at prices most resorts left a decade ago.

Saddleback is a big mountain nestled in Maine’s Rangeley lakes region. With an elevation of 4,120 feet and a vertical drop of 2,000 feet, Saddleback is able to offer 66 trails and glades for all abilities. The combination of spectacular high alpine beauty, classic New England trails with character and un-crowded charm are the ingredients that make Saddleback different.

Saddleback has distinguished itself as one of New England's finest family ski and snowboard resortsand an ideal destination all-year round for other outdoor recreation such as snowmobiling, boating, hiking, fishing and family vacations.

Location:
Saddleback Mountain is located in the legendary Rangeley Lakes Region of Western Maine and overlooks the alluring New England town of Rangeley, Maine. The mountain is a convenient drive from the Portland and Bangor airports. Plus, Boston and Montreal are just four hours away.

Summit: Top elevation: 4,120 ft. with summit snowfields

Base: Our base lodge is the 2nd highest in New England at 2,460 ft.

Vertical: Our 2,000 ft. vertical drop puts Saddleback in the big mountain category.

Skiable acres: 220 skiable acres boundary to boundary.

Developed trails:
•66 trails and glades
•Green circle 25 trails - 38%
•Blue square 19 trails - 29%
•Black diamond and double black diamond 22 trails – 33%

Longest trail: 3.1 miles from summit to base.

Biggest glade: 44 acres. The biggest glade in the East.

Terrain Parks:
The Freerider Terrain Park is located on the Wheeler Slope off the Sandy River chair. The park includes a variety of challenging terrain as well as rails, jumps, ramps and other elements.

Gee Whiz has features in the South Branch area is perfect for younger riders to begin to develop their skills.

Snowmaking: 85% snowmaking coverage with unlimited water

Average snowfall per year: 225 inches

Lifts: 5 (2 quads, 2 doubles, 1 T-bar)

Average length of season: Mid-November through end of April

Saddleback's new beautiful post-and-beam Base Lodge is perfect for relaxing after hitting the slopes. Our unique lodge has a large sun deck, huge fieldstone fireplace, and panoramic vistas of the mountains above and Saddleback Lake below.
The lodge's Swig 'n Smelt Pub is a great après-ski spot to kick back or kick it up, featuring entertainment each Saturday. Open 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Sunday - Thursday. Open 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday and Saturday.
The Coffee Bar serves coffee, espresso drinks, and baked goods daily. Open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Our Food Court serves breakfast, lunch, pizza, snacks and beverages daily. Open 10:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Stop by Saddleback's Retail and Rental Shops for all your ski, snowboard and apparel needs – located on the lower level of the lodge.
Saddleback also offers an on-site Day Care facility. Our licensed Day Care offers children 6 months to 8 years old a nurturing environment to play, read, nap, and enjoy movies. Open 8:30 am – 5:00 pm daily - located on the lower level of the lodge.
Contact Saddleback:
Saddleback Ski Area is located at 976 Saddleback Mountain Road in Rangeley, Maine. Just east of the Town of Rangeley, take the Dallas Hill Road (at the IGA grocery store) and follow signs to Saddleback. Please note, GPS and online mapping services can guide you to Rangeley, follow signs to Saddleback from the town.