Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Birches
PO Box 41, Rockwood 04478
Rental mountain bikes, helmets, canoes, kayaks and sailboats.
50 miles of roads and trails right outside their front door.
534-
2242.
Foliage/Motor Tours
Here's a selction of driving routes that will show you woods,
mountains, lakes and more.
Moosehead & the Maine Woods
210 miles, 5ΒΌ hours, round trip
Highlights:
This getaway leads you to the southern reaches of the great
North Maine Woods and to Moosehead Lake, the largest lake in the north-
east. With its miles of majestic pines and hardwood forests, this unspoiled
region serves up a virtual feast of glorious fall color.
Route:
From
Skowhegan
, take US 201 north to
Bingham
, site of
Wyman Dam
and whitewater rafting on the West Branch of the
Kennebec River. Head to
Caratunk
along US 201, a road high above the
river featuring stunning views of the Kennebec River and Wyman Lake.
East of The Forks,
Moxie Falls
- a 90-foot cascade and gorge - is an easy
and worthwhile half-mile hike. Continue north on US 201 to Route 15
just outside of
Jackman
. Take 15 southeast through
Rockwood
, watch-
ing for dramatic views of Mt. Kineo and Moosehead Lake. Continue on to
Greenville
, where you can hop on a bush plane and take leaf-peeping to
new heights. Stay on 15 to
Dover-Foxcroft
, site of the rustic
Black-
smith Shop Museum
, then travel south on 7 to
Dexter
and the
Grist
Mill Museum
.
Head for
Newport
, then west on 151 to
Corson Corner
. Continue west
on 43 to
Athens
, then head south on 150 back to Skowhegan.
Aroostook & Katahdin/Moosehead
214 miles, 5 hours round trip
Highlights
: One of the most notable features of this region is the
unpopulated territory between towns. This vast, sweeping and color-rich
area of land is a sportsman's paradise, offering the perfect setting for ca-
noeing, hiking, fishing and camping.
Route
: From
Howland
, go east on 6 through West Enfield and Lincoln
to Lee; then north on 168 to
Winn
. Take US 2 northeast to
Macwahoc
,
