Maine's Northwestern Mountains

The variety of hiking opportunities in Maine's Northwestern Mountains Region is unparalleled!
For every season and experience level, from an afternoon, day, or week-long trek – your hike is sure to be unforgettable! Three major trail systems welcome hikers – Maine Huts and Trails, the Appalachian Trail, and footpaths of the pristine Bigelow Preserve. Dozens of more local routes head to mountaintop views, deep woods waters, and quiet spots in our great Northern Forest.

At an elevation of 2,848 ft., visitors are rewarded with breathtaking 360° views of lakes, forests and surrounding mountaintops. It is the only mountain in Maine with a 360°view accessible by automobile, bike, ATV, and motorcycle, and includes a 4,000 ft. wheelchair path between the two scenic views.

Picnic tablespaces at the summit.
Incredible sunsets.
Magnificent views of fall foliage.
Snowmobiling in the winter (no charge).

Maine's Northwestern Mountains Region is home to some of the best mountain biking in the Northeast. Thanks to the efforts of the Town of Carrabassett Valley, the Carrabassett Region Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (CRNEMBA), Maine Huts & Trails, and Sugarloaf there are nearly 100 miles of trails to ride including over twenty miles of newly-constructed purpose-built singletrack for all abilities. These four organizations have come together to form the Carrabassett Valley Trails Committee (CVTC) to expand and maintain our growing trail network.