Here at Mainely Skiing, we are all about skiing and ease of use at different mountain resorts. As Saddleback is our home mountain, we want to make everything about the already easy Saddleback experience easier! Below you can find everything you need to know to be ready for an awesome day at Saddleback.

Mountain Stats:

See why we choose to call Saddleback our home!

• Base elevation: 2,460’  *The highest base elevation of any ski area in New England*
• Summit elevation: 4,120’
• Vertical drop: 2,000’
• Annual average snowfall: 225”
• Number of chairlifts: 6
• Named runs: 68
• Skiable acreage: 600+
• Acres of hand-cut glades: 88
• Acres of beginner terrain: 40
• Longest run: 3.1 miles (America-Hudson Highway-Wheeler-Smelt Streamer)
• Pass: Indy

Getting To Saddleback:

Approximate driving time from major metro areas (in hours):

• Portland, ME: 2:30
• Bangor, ME: 2:45
• Montreal: 3:45
• Quebec City: 3:45
• Boston, MA: 4:20
• Hartford, CT: 5:40
• New York City: 7:45

POINTS SOUTH (Portland, Portsmouth, Boston, Providence): Take I-95 to Maine Turnpike to Exit 75 in Auburn. Take Rt.4 North through Farmington to Rangeley. OR Take I-95 to Augusta Exit 112B then follow directions under Augusta. 

AUGUSTA: Take Rt.27 North to US 2 West. At Farmington take Rt.4 North to Rangeley and Saddleback. 

BANGOR: Take I-95 South to Exit 157. Take US 2 West to Skowhegan and Farmington, then Rt.4 North to Rangeley. 

VT & NORTHERN NH: Pick up US 2 East to Gorham, NH. Take Rt.16 North then Rt.4 to Rangeley. 

MONTREAL: From Colebrook, NH take Rt.26 to Errol then Rts.16 and 4 to Rangeley. 

CANADIAN MARITIME: From Calais, ME, take Rt.9 East to Bangor then follow directions under Bangor. 

BY AIR: Portland and Bangor, ME airports are 125 miles (2.5 hour drive) from Rangeley. Car rentals available there. 

Lift Information:

All lifts open at 8:30 am on weekends and holidays, and 9:00 am on weekdays. They close on a staggered schedule as follows: 

• Kennebago Quad: 3:40 pm
• South Branch Quad: 3:40 pm
• Cupsuptic T-Bar: 3:50 pm
• Rangeley Detachable Quad: 3:50 pm 
• Sandy Quad: 3:50 pm
• Molly Chunkamunk: 3:00 pm

Trails:

All trails at Saddleback are thoughtfully designed with skiing and snowboarding in mind. Take a cruiser down Blue Devil or warm up on Grey Ghost. Whatever you are into, Saddleback has trails that side best with you! While looking at the trails below, look for that special symbol, as those are Keegan’s favorite trails and the ones he recommends.

Key:
– Easy, Beginner
 – More Difficult, Intermediate
 – Most Difficult, Advanced
 – Extremely Difficult, Experts Only
– Keegan’s Favorite Trails

South Branch Area:

The majority of Saddleback’s beginner trails are below the base lodge in the South Branch area. Serviced by the South Branch Quad and the Molly Chunkamunk moving carpet, this is the place to be for beginners, condo owners, or people who are looking for a long and relaxing chairlift ride in the sun. Pro tip: when it’s warm in the spring, ride this lift for some sun!

The trails serviced from this chair include:

Trail descriptions are ordered from skier’s right to skier’s left. To view a high-resolution 2025-26 Saddleback trail map click here.

Little Inky Boy – This short, but sweet trail starts above the Rangeley loading area but gives access to Happy Garrison Glades, Dusty Miller, and Hummer.
Happy Garrison Glades – One of my favorites as a kid, Happy Garrison Glades is a great little glade that starts at the entrance of Little Inky Boy.
Dusty Miller – This trail starts on skier’s right of the Rangeley Lift lines and takes skiers around the furthest skier’s right side of the lower mountain.
Rooster’s Tail – Directly at the bottom of the Rangeley Quad, Rooster’s Tail takes skiers to either Hummer or Dusty Miller.
Candlestick Maker – This trail starts around 1/4 of the way down Royal Tiger and provides access to Hummer.
Hummer – Takes skiers from Candlestick Maker to about 3/4 of the way down Royal Tiger
Royal Tiger – Royal Tiger is the main trail under the South Branch Quad and is the trail beginners most commonly use as it’s straight and wide open.
Mrs. Duley Glades – While little compared to most of Saddleback’s glades, Mrs. Duley feels long as you wind through the forest. You can also access Gee Whiz by popping out of the woods at any time. Remember, always look uphill before merging onto another trail.
Gee Whiz – This trail doubles as a beginner-oriented terrain park. Typically set up with small jumps, rollers, boxes, and rails.
Smelt Streamer – This nice, long trail takes skiers around a mountain brook, and past A-Frame condos before meeting up with the Molly Chunkamunk moving carpet.
Hornburg – While almost unnoticeable, Horngurg is a narrow trail designed to give access to condos. The trail will merge onto the lower part of Smelt Streamer.

Sandy Area:

The Sandy Quad can be used to transport skiers to the Cupsuptic T-Bar when the mountain is on wind hold, or lap the park all day long! These trails can also be accessed via the high-speed Rangeley chair.

The trails serviced from this chair include:

Trail descriptions are ordered from skier’s right to skier’s left. To view a high-resolution 2025-26 Saddleback trail map click here.

  Wheeler Slope – The main terrain park at Saddleback, this trail is also the main trail under the Sandy Quad. All skiers coming from lookers right of the mountain will use the lower half of this trail to get back to the lodge or the Rangeley Quad.
 Montreal – Sometimes with a halfpipe, Montreal is a short, wide trail.
 Gnat – This short and relatively narrow trail winds its way down the mountain.
Squirrel’s Tail – This short trail gives access to some Rock Pond condos.

Cupsuptic Area:

The Cupsuptic T-Bar is there to help relieve traffic from the Rangeley. Designed with the idea of getting you to the top when the Rangeley is on wind hold, the Cupsuptic T-Bar can also give access to the Kennebago Quad via The Pass.

The trails serviced from this chair include:

Trail descriptions are ordered from skier’s right to skier’s left. To view a high-resolution 2025-26 Saddleback trail map click here.

The Pass – This trail takes you across most of the mountain and gives access to loads of great trails as well as the Kennebago Quad. Pro tip: to avoid the headwall on Upper Green Weaver, take any trail to The Pass, and then you can ride it all the way back to Green Weaver, and you’ll avoid the headwall.
 Parmachenee Belle – Perfect for moguls if that’s your thing, Parmachenee Belle is kept ungroomed and fully natural. While the entrance might look intimidating, the trail isn’t too steep. This trail also gets split in half at the end due to a little tree island.
 T-Bar Line – Originally added to the trail count when the old Cupsuptic T-Bar was removed, T-Bar line is the trail the T-Bar runs up. Please note: this trail is closed when the T-Bar is running.
 Silver Doctor – When Silver Doctor is good, it’s great! Perfect for cruising, this trail is almost always groomed. However, this is one of the racing trails at Saddleback. Pro tip: be on the lookout for side hits throughout the entire length of the trail.
  Blue Devil – While narrow at the top, Blue Devil widens around 1/4 of the way down. This is another great cruising trail. Make sure to hit this one early, as the majority of beginners take this trail and gets skied off around 12 on weekends.
Red Devil – The wider of the two devils, Red Devil starts with a little hill that requires speed but as they say, “what goes up, must go down”. This trail will split into two mini sections due to a little tree island. Make sure to check for side hits throughout the trail – there are normally pretty good ones!
 Woolly Bugger Glades – The newest glade on the mountain, the Woolly Bugger Glades are great for those looking to try some steeper and more narrow tree skiing. You can access it from Bea Wee Pass or on skier’s left of the tree island on Red Devil. Please note the upper section is quite narrow.

Rangeley Area:

The Rangeley High-Speed Quad loads just below the base area and is the main lift at Saddleback. The lift provides access to blue and black terrain as well as the Hudson Highway trail, the only green trail from the top. From the Rangeley, you can access the Kennebago Quad via Green Weaver.

The trails serviced from this chair include:

Trail descriptions are ordered from skier’s right to skier’s left. To view a high-resolution 2025-26 Saddleback trail map click here.

 NW Pass – This trail is more like a traverse rather than a cruising trail, and the entrance is quite small. You can use this trail to access trails way over on the Kennebago side like Tight Line and Governor.
 Upper Green Weaver – Take a left off the Rangeley Quad, and you’ll be on Upper Green Weaver. This trail takes skiers to the Kennebago Quad. However, there is a headwall just before the loading area, which gets bumped up and icy around lunchtime on the weekends. You can avoid the headwall by using The Pass.
 Lower Green Weaver – The lower half of Upper Green Weaver, this trail takes you to Upper Green Hornet or back to the base area.
  Upper Green Hornet – Accessed by Lower Green Weaver, this natural trail is relatively uncrowded as not many people ski this trail. You can continue down the trail or exit on Lower Tight Line which will take you back to the Rangeley Quad.
 Lower Green Hornet – By continuing on, you are agreeing to ski all the way down to South Branch. This trail will end up on Dusty Miller.
  Lower Intimidator Glades – This glade is the lower part of the Intimidator Glade, which is accessed by the Kennebago Quad. This short but steep glade is accessed by Upper Green Weaver and takes skiers down to The Pass.
  Lower Nightmare Glades – Lower Nightmare Glades starts and finishes next to Lower Intimidator Glades. Fairly longer than Lower Intimidator, Lower Nightmare is also more narrow.
 Upper Peachy’s Peril – Another natural snow trail that gets turned into a long and wide mogul run. You can also access Col. Bates from Upper Peachy’s.
 Lower Peachy’s Peril – While Lower Peachy’s Peril still contains moguls, they are often softer and will hold new snow longer due to not many people taking it.
 Col. Bates – This short connector trail is accessed by skier’s left of Peachy’s Peril. Col. Bates takes skiers to Professor.
  Thrombosis Glades – A classic and my favorite glade on the mountain, Thrombosis Glades starts off very steep from Col. Bates, but most people access it from The Pass. This glade has two different parts, but they are relatively the same in pitch and width.
 Upper Jane Craig – This trail is accessed by Upper Professor and has some great glades on either side to avoid the “cliff” part of the trail.
Lower Jane Craig – Lower Jane Craig is a go-to for those powder days. Its minimal traffic makes for great snow coverage. On the small chance they groomed it, you’ll cruise, and it will quickly become one of your favorite trails!
 Upper Professor – Just like Upper Jane Craig, Upper Professor has a “cliff” too. Great during mid to late season and after new snow, the cliff gets pretty dicey after going a while without any new snow. Ski with care.
 Lower Professor – A relatively narrow run that is great to cruise on. Accessed by The Pass or Royal Coachman, Lower Professor takes skiers to Lower Jane Craig.
 Upper Royal Coachman – The main trail under the Rangeley High-Speed Quad. With three headwalls, this trail is a great cruiser. Please note that the pitch below The Pass normally turns to moguls. Ski with care.
 Lower Royal Coachman – After the mogul headwall on Upper Royal Coachman, the trail turns back to groomed, and this starts the Lower part of the trail.
 Grey Ghost – Grey Ghost is a great groomer. Used to access various trails off The Pass or over to the Cupsuptic area, you can also access Golden Smelt. Skier’s right of the trail is ungroomed and turns to moguls.
Lower Grey Ghost – The lower part of Grey Ghost where you can either continue down the trail or go to the Wheeler Slope Terrain Park.
  Golden Smelt – A true Saddleback classic, Golden Smelt is a classic New England natural bump run. This trail quickly turns to moguls and actually features a real cliff.
 Doodlebug – This short connector trail accesses Golden Smelt and Royal Coachman.
 Muddler – A short trail takes skiers from Grey Ghost to Wheeler Slope or over to the Cupsuptic T-Bar.
Jitterbug – While Jitterbug gets skied off near the end, it’s still a great trail. It takes skiers to the “mixing bowl” part of Upper Hudson Highway. Pro tip: hit the jump that is on skier’s right of the entrance of the trail.
 Sneaky Pete – A short and relatively steep trail that “shoots” skiers out onto Grey Ghost. Accessed by the “mixing bowl” part of Upper Hudson Highway.
Upper Hudson Highway – This trail can be accessed by poling your way over from the unload area of the Rangeley Quad, or you can cut through the new Mid Mountain Lodge area to save all that time and energy. Heads up, as you’ll get to a relatively steep pitch locals call the mixing bowl (and for good reason), stick to skier’s left, and you’ll be all set.
  Lower Hudson Highway – One of the best trails on the mountain, Lower Hudson Highway is the longest trail at Saddleback. Taking skiers down a winding trail for over a mile! Make sure to get some speed as it will avoid extensive shuffling and poling at the end.
 Bea Wee Pass – This short connector trail takes skiers from Lower Hudson Highway to Red and Blue Devil. The Bea Wee Pass also provides access to the Woolly Bugger Glades.
 Rock Pond – Accessed by condo owners, the Rock Pond trail takes skiers back to the Green Drake condos.
Morning Glory – This long trail takes skiers from Lower Hudson Highway back to their condos at either East Magalloway or Mountain Brook. There is also a parking lot available after turning right onto the Magalloway Circle road.

Kennebago Area:

If you want steeps, head over to the Kennebago Area. Also called the Kennebago Steeps, this is the highest lift-serviced point at Saddleback. Please note: the Kennebago Steeps close at 3:30 pm while the lift itself closes at 3:40 pm. This allows Ski Patrol to sweep the steep stuff before moving on to the other trails on the mountain. When the steeps close, you can still take America and Tri-Color down from the top bullwheel.

The trails serviced from this chair include:

Trail descriptions are ordered from skier’s right to skier’s left. To view a high-resolution 2025-26 Saddleback trail map click here.

 Dazzler – This relatively flat trail is a traverse run that goes all the way over to Muleskinner. Skiers take this to get to Tight Line, and others from the top.
  Muleskinner – Dubbed the hardest trail at Saddleback (I’d agree), Muleskinner is the furthest skier’s right trail at Saddleback. With views into Casablanca Chute #4, you can also cut into it in various spots.
 Nymph – While groomed, this trail takes skiers back to the Kennebago Quad. This is a great trail as it’s a great easy break after skiing some technical trails and glades.
  Casablanca Glades – While Chutes #3 and #4 are more open, Chutes #1 and #2 are more narrow and tight. Still a great option and the hardest glade at Saddleback. At over 44 acres, you’re almost guaranteed to never ski the same line twice.
Black Beauty – This natural snow trail borders Casablanca Chute #1 to skiers right and is fun and challenging. You can also cut into Frostbite from this trail.
Frostbite – Almost identical to Black Beauty, Frostbite is a natural trail that turns into a mogul run after a storm.
 Warden’s Worry – A trail unlike any other at Saddleback, Warden’s Worry is a straight trail just after the headwall of Tight Line. While it’s more narrow, it’s just as fun. This trail, like all in the steeps, shines after new snow.
  Tight Line – The only groomed expert trail at Saddleback, Tight Line, sometimes referred to as Bronco Buster by locals, is a steep, cruiser. Because it’s groomed, it has very predictable surfaces.
  Lower Tight Line – A relatively untracked trail, you can get fresh corduroy until 3:00 pm, even on peak days. Accessed to skiers right of Tight Line, it’s easy to miss if you’re cruising – but you’ll be glad you took the trail.
 Supervisor – This narrow and steep trail is accessed just before Tight Line from Dazzler.
  Dark Wizard Glade – This glade is relatively open, however, the entrance needs lots of snow for it to be good. After the steep entrance, it’s a blast.
 Firefly – This cross-mountain traverse trail starts on skier’s right of Tri-Color at the turn and runs all the way over to Frostbite.
 Family Secret – The main trail under the Kennebago Quad, Family Secret can be skied after Firefly. You can access it through Upper Governor Glades, Dark Wizard Glades, or Firefly.
 Upper Governor Glade – What used to be a fairly untracked entrance to Governor, Governor Glade, has gained popularity and gets tracked quickly. Take a right just before going down Tri-Color to hit this glade.
 Governor – This natural trail is lined with small tree islands which can make for a different feel every time. Be careful as the headwall is normally unskiable. Use extreme care and look before you leap.
 Tri-Color – This trail is typically the first trail that opens from the Kennebago Quad. If done right, you will shoot out into Upper Hudson Highway and will avoid all that poling.
 Intimidator Glades – Accessed at the turn on Tri-Color, Intimidator Glades will give you a run for your money. This relatively short but steep glade will take skiers to Upper Green Weaver.
  Nightmare Glades – While it’s listed as a glade, the upper part accessed by Tri-Color feels more like a trail. There are very few trees but you still should ski with care. Nightmare Glades will take you to Upper Green Weaver.
 Mickey Finn – This quick trail takes skiers around the warming hut at the top of the Rangeley chair and towards Upper Green Weaver or Upper Peachy’s Peril.
  America – My mom’s favorite trail, America is a groomed run that is quite slow at the start, but you’ll pick up speed by the first turn. America also offers views of Sunday River, Mount Washington, and surrounding mountains. This trail will take skiers halfway down Upper Hudson Highway

Saddleback offers snowfield skiing from the summit, but a short hike near the Ski Patrol shack is necessary. Always check with Ski Patrol before going, as the high-alpine area is sensitive and requires lots of snow to be open.

Terrain Parks:

Saddleback Maine has two terrain parks for your skiing and riding pleasure. Gee Whiz to start out small and work on your skills and the Wheeler Park with small all the way to large features. These parks change regularly so be sure to follow the Saddleback Terrain Park on Instagram. saddlebackterrainparks.instagram

Park SMART:
Start Small – Work your way up.
Make a Plan – Every feature. Every time.
Always Look – Before you drop.
Respect – The features and other users.
Take it Easy – Know your limits. Land on your feet.

The terrain parks include:

Trail descriptions are ordered from skier’s right to skier’s left. To view a high-resolution 2025-26 Saddleback trail map click here.

Gee Whiz (S) – The beginner terrain park at Saddleback is located off the South Branch Chairlift. Normally set up with small jumps and smaller features.
Wheeler (M/L/XL) – This is Saddleback’s main terrain park. This is where the skier/rider gets total freedom to do the tricks they want. This park is usually set up with lots of different rails, boxes, and other features. The jump line can range from 15-45 foot jumps. For up-to-date information about the parks at Saddleback, follow the terrain park on Instagram. (@saddlebackterrainpark)

Uphill Travel:

Saddleback has one designated uphill trail, The Judge, outlined in yellow on the trail map. Please pay attention to all safety alerts, trail signs, and updates before going uphill. All uphill travel is done at the individual’s own risk. For the most current information on the uphill trail status, look at their mountain report page: saddlebackmaine.com

The uphill trails include:

Trail descriptions are ordered from skier’s right to skier’s left. To view a high-resolution 2025-26 Saddleback trail map click here.

The Judge (Below The Rangeley) – The lower part will go through parts of Woolly Bugger Glades and Hudson Highway before meeting up near the Mid Mountain Lodge
The Judge (Above The Rangeley) – The upper part runs through the woods in between America and Tri-Color before ending near the top bullwheel of the Kennebago Quad.