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get above the mist and observe the spectacle of hilltops floating on a
white sea like isolated islands. Not open in winter.
Routes131/235
Approx. 20 miles, 45 minutes
Route 3 at Belmont Corner to US 1 in Waldoboro
Higlights:
Seldom travelled by people zipping by on the main drags, the
north-south trip afforded by State Routes 131/235 is one of the pictur-
esque in the state. This is the quintessential driver's road - winding, hilly,
views of lakes and far hills, with the occasional farm tractor moving at
three miles per hour in your lane thrown in to make it interesting. It is al-
most like these roads were designed with two-seater sport scars in mind.
Both these roads have been repaved in recent years, so you don't have near
as many potholes and frost heaves as nearby routes.
Route:
At Belmont Corner turn south off Route 3 onto Route 131 and
plunge quickly through wooded countryside of old farms. The road
snakes through Searsmont, past a lumber mill and over a small bridge
over the upper reaches of the St. George River. 131 follows the side of a
major ridge with good views of the river valley and occasional lakes to the
east. Slow down for the tiny village of Appleton. Leave 131 where it joins
Route 17. Proceed east (left) on 17 a short ways and go right on Route
235. Pass the village green in Union and check out the state boat launch
area and picnic ground at Seven Tree Pond. Watch for the hard right turn
as the road leaves the pond and heads in a more westerly direction. It
continues through wooded and open rural country before meeting coastal
US 1 in Waldoboro. Take a right and just a mile or so down Route 1 stop at
the infamous Moody's Diner, home of good food and a fine roadhouse tra-
dition.
Route 220 (3 to 1)
Approximately 20 miles, 45 minutes
Route:
Another good back road with a north/south slant is Route 220,
where it runs between Route 3 and Route 1. It traverses similar country
to 131/235, although the views and scenery are different. Take a little
side trip in the quiet village of
Liberty
to visit the
Old Tool Barn
,
crammed with tens of thousands of antique hand tools and metal imple-
ments.
There is another interesting antique store and junk barn in the tiny vil-
lage of
Washingto
n just down the road. Detour a little west from the vil-