Fall foliage scenic drives in Maine are varied and include coastal drives around Acadia National Park and the rocky coastline of upper Northern Maine to Baxter State park region, to some of the larger lakes in the state. Many of the scenic drives emphasize the rugged wilderness of thick forests and impressive mountain terrain of the Maine backcountry.
Maine is one of the most heavily forested states in the nation, containing over 17 million acres of natural beauty, hikes, and magnificent summer scenic drives. One of the drives is nicknamed “The Lakes and Leaves” and Ive chosen it because its especially stunning in fall foliage season.
The “Lakes and Leaves” route follows a 218-mile loop through central west Maine along the lower western shore of Moosehead Lake, and then runs parallel with the tree-lined banks of the Kennebec River. Its best experienced over a few days rather than a one-day excursion trip, and lodging reservations are recommended during the popular fall foliage season.
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In the first part of the tour youll wind your way towards the town of Greenville on the southern tip of Moosehead...