The Maine Frame Guidebook
Nearby Hiking Trails
10 minutes from The Maine Frame, the Reed Brook Trail is well-groomed 1-hour hike that ends at a large 30 foot waterfall named “Jericho Steps.” It’s a great place to get your daily outdoor fix, or to bring food and have a scenic picnic with friends.
Jericho Steps
10 minutes from The Maine Frame, the Reed Brook Trail is well-groomed 1-hour hike that ends at a large 30 foot waterfall named “Jericho Steps.” It’s a great place to get your daily outdoor fix, or to bring food and have a scenic picnic with friends.
Mountain views with a spectacular boulder picnic area. Ira Mountain is a 5-minute drive from The Maine Frame and can quickly become a family favorite.
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Ira Mountain
Mountain views with a spectacular boulder picnic area. Ira Mountain is a 5-minute drive from The Maine Frame and can quickly become a family favorite.
Great for taking a dip after a long hike on it’s bordering trails. Within an hour drive from the Maine Frame, you could easily spend the entire day out there. It’s well worth it.
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Flagstaff Lake
Great for taking a dip after a long hike on it’s bordering trails. Within an hour drive from the Maine Frame, you could easily spend the entire day out there. It’s well worth it.
Just do it. Plan a day trip to hike the 8.9 mile section of the Appalachian Trail while climbing to the top of the Bigelow Mountains. Claim your panoramic views of Maine’s eternal beauty. This is what you’re here for— go explore!
West Peak on Bigelow Mountain
Just do it. Plan a day trip to hike the 8.9 mile section of the Appalachian Trail while climbing to the top of the Bigelow Mountains. Claim your panoramic views of Maine’s eternal beauty. This is what you’re here for— go explore!
Mount Abraham
Beautiful. Serene. Definitely worth the 45-minute trip north towards the Canadian border. Traverse down by the water, or rent a kayak and be in awe of it all. Absolute namaste vibes.
Chain of Ponds
Beautiful. Serene. Definitely worth the 45-minute trip north towards the Canadian border. Traverse down by the water, or rent a kayak and be in awe of it all. Absolute namaste vibes.
The Narrow Gauge Trail is an easy hiking or biking trail that runs along the Carrabassett River. The views are exquisite, and it is an activity that each member of the family can enjoy!
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Narrow Gauge Pathway
Narrow Gauge PathwayThe Narrow Gauge Trail is an easy hiking or biking trail that runs along the Carrabassett River. The views are exquisite, and it is an activity that each member of the family can enjoy!
Ski Resort
Sugarloaf is the largest Ski Resort on the East Coast— ski and snowboard during the winters, and hike and zip line during the summers. The resort features many restaurants and bar scenes to socialize with friends and families.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Food scene
When in season, this is the best food within a 45-minute radius. High end dining within a charming setting.
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THE COPLIN DINNER HOUSE
8252 Carrabassett RdWhen in season, this is the best food within a 45-minute radius. High end dining within a charming setting.
Hugging the Carrabassett River, Longfellow’s is a great lunch and dinner spot that specializes in high end food with next door neighborly service. Eat inside or out!
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Longfellow's Restaurant
247 Main StHugging the Carrabassett River, Longfellow’s is a great lunch and dinner spot that specializes in high end food with next door neighborly service. Eat inside or out!
When in season, Rolling Fatties is the cool place to be, because it’s owned and operated by the coolest couple in Kingfield. Enjoy burritos, bowls, and beers. They put on small musical concerts from local musicians during the summer months, so be sure to drive (or ride your bike) up to the festivities.
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Rolling Fatties
268 Main StWhen in season, Rolling Fatties is the cool place to be, because it’s owned and operated by the coolest couple in Kingfield. Enjoy burritos, bowls, and beers. They put on small musical concerts from local musicians during the summer months, so be sure to drive (or ride your bike) up to the festivities.
Quirky and cool, this breakfast/lunch spot is the eatery you and your best friend always wanted to open. Usually open until “3-ish”, this is a must on your visit to the valley.
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Orange Cat Cafe
329 Main StQuirky and cool, this breakfast/lunch spot is the eatery you and your best friend always wanted to open. Usually open until “3-ish”, this is a must on your visit to the valley.
Great for breakfast. Healthy portions with friendly service. Walk right up to the counter and order. Then relax on the log furniture until your order is called.
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Kingfield Woodsman
372 Main StGreat for breakfast. Healthy portions with friendly service. Walk right up to the counter and order. Then relax on the log furniture until your order is called.
Local beer. Farm fresh eats. Simply a must when visiting Kingfield!
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The Maine Beer Shed
394 Main StreetLocal beer. Farm fresh eats. Simply a must when visiting Kingfield!
Kingfield’s local coffee hub. Now offering call ahead pick-up orders for those looking for that fresh, early morning brew!
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Carrabassett Coffee Company
93 Main StKingfield’s local coffee hub. Now offering call ahead pick-up orders for those looking for that fresh, early morning brew!
**GUEST RECOMMENDED** Recent guests at The Maine Frame raved about the pizza here, and said that nestling next to the outdoor fire pits was the perfect end to a long day of hitting trails! Check it out and let me know what you think!
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The Farmhouse Beer Garden
Route 2**GUEST RECOMMENDED** Recent guests at The Maine Frame raved about the pizza here, and said that nestling next to the outdoor fire pits was the perfect end to a long day of hitting trails! Check it out and let me know what you think!
The Sugarbowl offers a great sports bar feel to the Carrabassett Valley. Its highlights include 8 lanes of bowling, various arcade games, virtual golf, pool, as well as live music and open mics throughout the week. Go here for a dinner out, drinks with friends, or a way to get out of the house and have some fun playing like a kid again!
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The SugarBowl - Craft Beer - Wine Bar - Indoor Golf - Burgers
1242 Carrabassett DrThe Sugarbowl offers a great sports bar feel to the Carrabassett Valley. Its highlights include 8 lanes of bowling, various arcade games, virtual golf, pool, as well as live music and open mics throughout the week. Go here for a dinner out, drinks with friends, or a way to get out of the house and have some fun playing like a kid again!
Essentials
Mainely Provisions (formerly Tranten’s) is Kingfield’s local grocery store. If you want to cook (or simply pack the fridge), this is your go-to shop.
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Tranten's
363 Main StMainely Provisions (formerly Tranten’s) is Kingfield’s local grocery store. If you want to cook (or simply pack the fridge), this is your go-to shop.
Three minutes south of The Maine Frame, the Dollar General has all your odds and ends, because we always seem to forget to pack that one important item!
Dollar General
417 Main StThree minutes south of The Maine Frame, the Dollar General has all your odds and ends, because we always seem to forget to pack that one important item!
Currently, The Maine Frame does not have a washer and dryer in-house. However, Kingfield’s clean and convenient laundromat provides guests with “loads” of laundry options. Check it out right next to Mainely Provisions.
Mozelle and Neal's Family Laundry
363 Main StCurrently, The Maine Frame does not have a washer and dryer in-house. However, Kingfield’s clean and convenient laundromat provides guests with “loads” of laundry options. Check it out right next to Mainely Provisions.
Need to mail something the old fashion way? Stop by Kingfield’s Post Office; they’re always happy to help!
United States Postal Service
8 Depot StNeed to mail something the old fashion way? Stop by Kingfield’s Post Office; they’re always happy to help!
If you’re feeling under the weather and need a quick pick me up, WMRx usually has what you need. (Parking on the street or in the back.)
Western Maine Pharmacy
119 Main StIf you’re feeling under the weather and need a quick pick me up, WMRx usually has what you need. (Parking on the street or in the back.)