Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The
Roach River,
renowned for its prized salmon, begins at the dam
here that holds back First Roach Pond.
Back on pavement now, the Lily Bay Road will take you south toward
Greenville
. From time to time Moosehead Lake is visible to the west.
The road goes by
Lily Bay State Park
, which offers fine camping and
canoeing opportunities.
Foliage Recommendations
Squaw Mountain ski area
just outside of Greenville offers fall foliage
rides on its chairlift. The views from the top of this 3,200-foot peak are
grand and there is a short side trail - half a mile or so in length - to an
abandoned forest fire warden's tower on a nearby peak. Especially on the
ride down, when the endless forests surrounding the lake are ablaze in
color, it will take your breath away. The lift is open 9 am until 4 pm week-
ends through October, weather and foliage permitting. The cost is just $6.
Best to call ahead.
695-1000.
You have the option of walking down, but the
ski trails are steep, covered in slippery vegeta-
tion when damp, and not really good for hik-
ing.
Riding the Rails
During the summer months the
Bangor and Aroostook Rail-
road
schedules a variety of passenger trips over rails that
haven't seen regular passenger service for nearly 40 years. The
equipment includes diesel locomotives, passenger coaches, sleepers, an
observation car, baggage car and a first-class car. Double-decked observa-
tion cars are often used for fall foliage trips. Call to check the schedule as
the trips are sandwiched between regular freight service and times vary.
Tours range from between two to six hours and provide a rare opportu-
nity to see some of the most spectacular scenery in Northern Maine. The
trains leave from Bangor, Brownville, Oakfield, Millinocket, Greenville
and Jackman. Some include a picnic or a box lunch, but usually light re-
freshments such as chips and sodas are offered on the train. There are
restrooms on board. Smoking is not allowed on board, although there are
short breaks where passengers may disembark to stretch their legs and
smoke, if they wish.
The Brownville trip, which stops to pick up passengers in Greenville,
takes nearly all day. Part of its route parallels the hills where the Appala-
