Kingfield

Kingfield is located in the western Maine mountains, about a half hour north of Farmington, and offers both natural and cultural attractions. Skiers visiting Sugarloaf Mountain in neighboring Carrabassett Valley should pay a visit to the Ski Museum of Maine in Kingfield. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Maine's contributions to the sport and features exhibits on early ski equipment, memorabilia, past and present ski areas, and more. The Stanley Museum, which explores the lives and work of the inventors of the "Stanley Steamer", the first steam-powered automobile, is also located in Kingsfield. Sugarloaf Mountain was developed as a ski resort in the early 1950s by local residents. Today, Kingfield is best known as a gateway to Sugarloaf. Nestlé established a Poland Spring bottling plant in Kingfield in 2007. Kingfield is an Appalachian Trail Trail Town located near Mount Abraham and the Bigelow Range.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do in Kingfield all year. The six-mile Narrow Gauge Pathway trail runs along the Carrabassett River, providing easy access to the river for cross-country skiing in the winter and scenic walks and bike rides in the summer. The first trailhead of the Maine Huts and Trails, a welcoming network with 80 miles of paths open all year, is also located in Kingfield; the "huts" along the trail are actually European-style lodges where adventurers can stop for a rest and a meal or stay for the night.