State Route 27 Scenic Byway
A 47-mile route following the path of Benedict Arnold and passing through the oldest growth forest in the state.
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State Route 27 Scenic Byway Details
Known by winter sports lovers making their way towards Maine's many ski hills and snowmobiling routes, the 47 mile State Route 27 Scenic Byway is just as much worth a visit in the warmer months. Passing through both wild scenery and historic sites, travelers here may choose to drive the full length, or only short sections as the route passes through several towns and intersections before making its way north to Canada. Partially following the path of Benedict Arnold and passing through the oldest growth forest in the state, visitors here will find everything from history to outdoor sporting fun.
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Nearby Parks Around State Route 27 Scenic Byway
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Nearby Points of Interest Around State Route 27 Scenic Byway
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9.5 mi away
Spring Farm (North End)
The largest and deepest swimming hole in the Carrabassett Valley.
11.2 mi away
Poplar Stream Falls
A 24-foot horsetail waterfall with a swimming pool located at its base.
11.7 mi away
Sugarloaf Mountain
A 5.3-mile strenuous out-and-back hike.
12.2 mi away
Woolen Mill Hole
This rocky shoreline on the Sandy River offers lots of nice spots to jump into the water.
12.5 mi away
Crocker Cirque
Most well-known amongst the Appalachian Trail hikers community, Crocker Cirque is a glacial cirque between the North and South Crocker Mountains.
