{"id":2615,"date":"2016-03-28T13:07:24","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T13:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=2615"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T19:59:18","slug":"activities-in-stratton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/franklin\/stratton\/activities-in-stratton\/","title":{"rendered":"Stratton-Eustis Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Along the Road<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmaine.com\/things-to-do\/sightseeing\/route-27-scenic-byway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Scenic Byway<\/strong><\/a> <em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>State Route 27 goes through many historic and beautiful areas and stretches all the way to the Canadian border.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Biking<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carrabassettnemba.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carrabassett Region NEMBA<\/a><\/strong> (New England Mountain Bicycle Association) <em>3001 Outdoor Center Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (800) 576-3622<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Sustainable mountain bike trail network in Carrabassett Valley and surrounding areas. This is our playground. Come ride with us!&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Camping<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gopinescamping.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cathedral Pines<\/a> <\/strong><em>945 The Arnold Trail, Eustis, ME 04936 | (207) 246-3491<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A campground with a free public beach and dock for swimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Events<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainesnorthwesternmountains.com\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to see Maine&#8217;s Northwest Mountains calendar of events<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Golf<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theirregular.com\/articles\/moose-meadows-a-wilderness-golfing-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Moose Meadows Golf Course<\/strong><\/a> 485 Rangeley Rd, Stratton, ME 04982<em>\u00a0| (207) 864-2783<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This unique golf course is built and maintained by the community. It offers a family-friendly, affordable golfing experience on well-maintained greens with beautiful surroundings, and operates on the honor system! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XXbudBJELfI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out this video!<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Hiking<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trails.com\/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=XAC022-044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Appalachian Trail<\/a> <\/strong><em>Stratton, ME 04982\u00a0<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a dedicated parking lot for the Appalachian Trail on Route 27 about 5 miles south of Stratton.\u00a0 From this parking lot, you can cross the road and hike the AT across the Bigelow Preserve ridge or <a href=\"https:\/\/thetrek.co\/appalachian-trail\/stratton-to-rangely-the-saddleback-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">head towards Sugarloaf and Rangeley<\/a>. You can also drive up Stratton Brook Pond Road for about 2 miles to access a large parking area and the Fire Warden&#8217;s trail to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/appalachian-trail-bigelow-preserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appalachian Trail<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/appalachian-trail-bigelow-preserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bigelow Mountain Range<\/a> <\/strong><em>Stratton, ME 04982<\/em><em>\u00a0| (207) 778-8231<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Bigelow Preserve is a 36,000-acre natural area great for hiking, biking, etc. The entrance in Stratton is at the very end of School Street<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/bigelow-preserve-cranberry-peak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cranberry Peak Trail<\/a> <\/strong><em>S<\/em><em>tratton, ME 04982 | (207) 778-8231<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A moderate to advanced difficulty trail that is 9.2 miles in length, which starts in Eustis and connects to the Appalachian Trail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/us\/maine\/stratton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to see most of the hiking trails near Stratton.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Historic<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainesnorthwesternmountains.com\/directory\/profile\/dead-river-area-historical-society\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dead River Historical Society<\/a><\/strong> <em>171 Main St, Stratton, ME 04982\u00a0<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This classic building houses a wonderful collection of artifacts, pictures, furniture, and more of the Dead River area including the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/deadriverareahistory\/home\/the-flooding-of-flagstaff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lost villages of Flagstaff Lake<\/a>. The Flagstaff and Dead River villages were lovely mountain towns with farms, schools, and general stores. The villages disappeared when the valley was flooded to bring in hydroelectric power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Skiing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/parksearch\/PropertyGuides\/PDF_GUIDE\/bigelow-preserve-flagstaff-lake.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bigelow Preserve Road<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>School St, Stratton, ME 04982 | (207) 778-8231<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Ski here by taking the road all the way until it ends at the preserve. Park on the side and ski!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarloaf.com\/winter-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sugarloaf<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>5092 Sugarloaf Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (207) 237-2000<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A phenomenal resort located just eight miles down the road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Waterfront &#8211; Beaches, Swimming, Boating, Fishing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gopinescamping.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cathedral Pines<\/a><\/strong> <em>945 The Arnold Trail, Eustis, ME 04936 | (207) 246-3491<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A campground with a free public beach and dock for swimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainehuts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Huts &amp; Trails<\/a> <\/strong><em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947<\/em><em>| (207) 265-2400<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>There is so much to explore and activities take part in, such as paddling, swimming, and fishing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northernforestcanoetrail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northern Forest Canoe Trail<\/a> <\/strong><em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (802) 496-2285<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>740 miles of marked canoe trails stretching from New York to Fort Kent in Maine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Wildlife \u2013 Birding<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainelakesandmountains.com\/story\/bird-watching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bird Watching<\/strong><\/a> <em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (888) 688-0099<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>If you visit any of the hiking or boating locations, you will see LOTS of birds including eagles!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainehuts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Huts &amp; Trails<\/a> <\/strong><em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947<\/em><em>| (207) 265-2400<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The beautiful trails provide a perfect spot for bird watching!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rangeley-maine.com\/attractions\/rangeley-moose-watching\/moose-watching-hot-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Moose Watching<\/strong><\/a> <em>Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Everyone wants to see a moose. We have found that the best place to do this is to take a drive down Route 16 from Stratton to Rangeley at either dusk or dawn. We often see moose along this road, but be careful!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/stratton\/\">Return to Stratton-Eustis Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Along the Road Scenic Byway Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 State Route 27 goes through many historic and beautiful areas and stretches all the way to the Canadian border. Biking Carrabassett Region NEMBA (New England Mountain Bicycle Association) 3001 Outdoor Center Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (800) 576-3622 &#8220;Sustainable mountain bike trail network in Carrabassett [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1814,"featured_media":0,"parent":2069,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2615","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Stratton-Eustis Activities - Undiscovered Maine - University of Maine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Stratton-Eustis Area has a wide variety of activities to partake in! 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