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
- Appalachian Trail – Piazza Rock Trail 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.
- Cascade Stream Gorge Trail 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.
- Four Ponds Public Reserve Land 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.
- Saddleback Mountain Ski Resort 976 Saddleback Mountain Rd, Sandy River Plt, ME 04970 | (207) 864-5671
- This classic Maine ski resort, one of Maine’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
- Saddleback Mountain Ski Resort 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
- Morton & Furbish Vacation Rentals
- 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
- Rev-It-Up Sport Shop 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.