Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway
Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway is a National Scenic Byway in Maine. Within Maine it covers roughly 35 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.
This byway runs through the lake-studded high country of western Maine around Rangeley, a remote region of big water and forested mountains. The Height of Land overlook is one of the most celebrated views in New England, taking in Mooselookmeguntic Lake and ranges of mountains stretching to the horizon. The area is a long-standing destination for fishing, paddling, and fall color.
- Height of Land overlook
- Mooselookmeguntic Lake
- Rangeley high country
- fishing & paddling
- fall foliage
Designated for its recreational qualities
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Places to stop along Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway
Appalachian Trail Crossing
Where the AT crosses Route 4, near the Height of Land overlook above Mooselookmeguntic Lake.
Saddleback Mountain
A big ski mountain above Rangeley that reopened in 2020 after years closed.
WebsiteWilhelm Reich Museum
The stone home, lab, and nature trails of the controversial psychoanalyst, with views over Dodge Pond.
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Where to Stay along Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway
No campgrounds are listed close to Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway yet, but there are rooms near the route.
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Photos of Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway
What is a National Scenic Byway?
National Scenic Byways are roads recognized at the federal level for at least one outstanding quality — scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archaeological or recreational — that gives travelers a reason to seek them out rather than just pass through.