{"id":23700,"date":"2021-04-09T16:18:05","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T20:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=23700"},"modified":"2022-09-23T13:15:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T17:15:58","slug":"east-central-franklin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/east-central-franklin\/","title":{"rendered":"East Central Franklin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Welcome to East Central Franklin!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18283 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Aroostook Deer\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-317x178.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-634x357.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-846x476.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-951x535.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/Deer-33.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The unorganized territory of East Central Franklin consists of the townships of Reddington, Mt. Abram, Salem, Freeman, and Madrid. Salem, Freeman, and Madrid were all towns once but disincorporated over the past century. Its proximity to better-known destinations in nearby towns, including Sugarloaf and Saddleback ski resorts, Bigelow Preserve, and the many beautiful lakes make East Central Franklin an easy and wonderful addition to any visit to the area.<\/p>\n<h4>Activities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/appalachiantrail.org\/explore\/explore-by-state\/maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Appalachian Trail<\/strong><\/a> <em>Appalachian Trail, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The section of the Trail that passes through East Central Franklin provides access to Saddleback Mountain, Spaulding Mountain, and Mount Abraham.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/mount-abraham-fire-warden-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mount Abraham Trail<\/strong><\/a> <em>Unnamed Road, Strong, ME 04983<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This strenuous, 3.8-mile hike to the summit of Mount Abraham, one of Maine&#8217;s 4,000 peaks, offers a boulder scramble and access to a sizeable alpine zone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.newenglandwaterfalls.com\/me-phillipsfalls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Phillips Falls<\/strong><\/a> <em>15-39 River Rd, Phillips, ME 04966<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This series of cascades conveniently located just off Route 4 is a great place to take a break, sit on the rocks, have a picnic, or just enjoy the beauty of the falls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rangeley-maine.com\/attractions\/rangeley-hiking-trails\/smalls-falls-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Smalls Falls<\/strong><\/a> <em>Main St, East Central Franklin, ME 04970<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This excellent rest stop offers a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole, great picnic spots, and a nice walking trail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Dining<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional dining options are available nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/coplin-plantation\/\"><strong>Coplin Plantation<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/kingfield-carrabassett-valley\/dining-in-kingfield\/\"><strong>Kingfield-Carrabassett Valley<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/sandy-river-plantation\/\"><strong>Sandy River Plantation<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/strong\/\"><strong>Strong<\/strong><\/a>.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lodging<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional lodging options are available in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/coplin-plantation\/\"><strong>Coplin Plantation<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/kingfield-carrabassett-valley\/lodging-in-kingfield\/\"><strong>Kingfield-Carrabassett Valley<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/phillips\/phillips-lodging\/\"><strong>Phillips<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/sandy-river-plantation\/\"><strong>Sandy River Plantation<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Shops &amp; Services<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lots of shops and services are available nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/coplin-plantation\/\"><strong>Coplin Plantation<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/kingfield-carrabassett-valley\/shops-services-in-kingfield\/\"><strong>Kingfield-Carrabassett Valley<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/phillips\/phillips-shops-services\/\"><strong>Phillips<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/strong\/\"><strong>Strong<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/northern-franklin\/\">Return to Northern Franklin County page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to East Central Franklin! The unorganized territory of East Central Franklin consists of the townships of Reddington, Mt. Abram, Salem, Freeman, and Madrid. Salem, Freeman, and Madrid were all towns once but disincorporated over the past century. 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