Saddleback Mountain

Saddleback Mountain, a prominent peak in western Maine near Rangeley, stands among the state’s highest mountains and is one of only fourteen with more than 2,000 feet of topographic prominence. Known for its striking independent profile, it is a major recreation destination: the Appalachian Trail follows its ridge and crosses the summit, while its north face supports the Saddleback Maine ski area with sixty-six trails and five lifts. The mountain is composed mainly of Redington pluton granodiorite formed about 410 million years ago, has thin summit soils, and anchors a high ridge with Saddleback Horn. Its slopes drain into several major western Maine watershed systems.

Maine · United States