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tains. Head to north Lovell, then south on 5 through Lovell back to
Fryeburg.
Franklin Heritage Loop
133 miles, 3ΒΌ hours, round trip
Highlights:
From its wooded mountaintops and birch-lined riverbanks
to its serene lake shores, Maine's western region features a wealth of sce-
nic, historic and cultural attractions. For those seeking a sampling of
Maine's Yankee heritage amid breathtaking scenery, this tour features
plenty of both!
Route:
From
Farmington
, head north on Route 27 to
Kingfield
, where
the
Stanley Museum
honors the Stanley family's Yankee ingenuity in
art, music and steam car transportation. Continue on 27 along the wind-
ing Carrabassett River to
Sugarloaf USA
, where you can enjoy a lei-
surely game of golf amid spectacular mountain views. Travel northwest
on 27 to Stratton and hike the
Bigelow Mountain Range Trail
to sce-
nic Cranberry Peak. From Stratton, head to Eustis north on route 27
along the
Arnold Trail
, taking note of the historical markers along the
way describing the route of Benedict Arnold's army as it traveled through
the region in 1775. In
Eustis
, enjoy the sweeping views of Flagstaff Lake
and the Chain of Ponds from Eustis Ridge. Return to Stratton via 27
south, keeping an eye out for the
Cathedral Pines
lining the route three
miles north of Stratton. Head west on Route 16 to
Rangeley
, where the
area's 40 lakes and ponds create a 450-square-mile fishing, golfing, boat-
ing and hiking paradise. In Rangeley, visit
Saddleback Ski Resort
for a
beautiful view of the region from the lodge. From Rangeley, take Route 4
southeast through
Madrid
, site of the scenic
Small's Falls
picnic area,
back to Farmington.
Routes courtesy Maine Department of Conservation
Route 113
28 miles, 45 minutes, one way
Highlights:
A mixture of rolling hills, clear water and nature preserves
make this an interesing drive.
Route:
This trip begins north and west of Portland in
Standish
, just
west of the village where Route 113 begins with a right turn off Route 25.
The road, which traverses the rolling hills west of Sebago Lake, passes by
dozens of natural wonders on its way north and slightly west, roughly
paralleling the Saco River.
In
Steep Falls
you can visit the town's namesake on the sandy-banked
Saco River. The 12-foot drop was the site of several old mills and an aban-
doned narrow gauge railroad bed runs along the banks.
