Life Essentials - Franklin County Area Attractions

Franklin County offers a vast array of historical, cultural, natural, scenic and outdoor recreational attractions. Our Four Seasons of Recreation page offers some seasonal ideas for outdoor activities. We have highlighted a few of our favorites below. Please take the time to visit www.visitmaine.com for a complete listing of area attractions all arranged by region and proudly presented as Maine’s Franklin Heritage Loop.

Appalachian Trail

A 2,000 mile continuous footpath starting in Georgia and ending atop Mount Katahdin in Maine stretches across Franklin County linking some of the regions most spectacular peaks.

Mt. Blue State Park

Spectacular views of Mt. Blue and surrounding mountains ring this lakeside park that boasts a wide variety of activities for park visitors year-round. Located in the mountainous region of western Maine, Mt. Blue State Park offers a visitors an extensive network of trails, a sandy beach, popular camping area, boat launch and picnic area.

Saddleback

Saddleback Mountain offers spectacular affordable four-season recreation. The Mountain is nestled in the beautiful Rangeley Lakes Region of Franklin County. Saddleback boats more than 8,000 acres of high alpine peaks, with top lift elevations of 4,000 ft, and 2,000 vertical feet of skiing with 64 diverse trails. And while Saddleback is a first class ski resort, it is also a diverse for season destination, offering golf, and hiking, mountain biking, fishing and snowshoeing. 

Sugarloaf

Skiing at Sugarloaf in Franklin County Maine

Sugarloaf/USA is located in the heart of Carrabassett Valley, which was carved by the Carrabassett River and is surrounded by Maine's Western Mountains. Sugarloaf is Maine’s second highest peak at 4,237 ft. and offers the only lift serviced above-tree line skiing in the East. With an impressive 2,820 ft. vertical drop, it rivals many of the Rocky Mountains. Sugarloaf/USA also boasts 129 trails and glades (one that stretches 3.5 miles), snowmaking on most of the mountain and 15 lifts. Nestled at the foot of Sugarloaf/USA is a true Nordic village with more than 40 restaurants and shops including: grocery stores, ski and snowboard shops, specialty shops, real estate offices, a laundromat, two health clubs, and an art gallery. The Sugarloaf/USA Golf Club is a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course.

Titcomb Mountain

One of Franklin County’s favorite family destinations, Titcomb offers a warm and friendly skiing alternative. Titcomb’s 750-foot slope features 15 alpine trails for all skill levels, from beginner to expert, a terrain trail for snowboarders, and beautiful newly renovated Nordic trails, totaling 15.4 kilometers. Titcomb also supplements the gifts of Mother Nature with snowmaking.