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KingfisherC t1_j4beby7 wrote

Turn onto S Freeport Rd from Route 1 where Yarmouth meets Freeport. Use the side roads to make it to Pleasant Hill Rd and ride that all the way to Brunswick. Once you're in Brunswick, there are a few ways to get over to Harpswell Rd and then you can take that all the way to the end of the islands.

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RAP1958 t1_j4bexj7 wrote

Old Canada Road. AKA Route 201

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MoldyNalgene t1_j4d2bno wrote

I went on a vacation to Quebec City and took 201. It's a beautiful drive once you get north of Solon.

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badhmorrigan t1_j4cwqsj wrote

Took my husband on this drive for his birthday. It was beautiful.

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heavymetaltshirt t1_j4b9lit wrote

Route 88 from Falmouth to Yarmouth is scenic and historic and not too far from you

You could also just keep driving up Route 1. Some of it isn’t that interesting but it hugs the coast and goes through a lot of old towns, and the places where you can see the water are always lovey

I personally love Route 17 towards Rangeley, with a stop at Height of Land, but that’s quite a haul from where you are, and I don’t know what road conditions are like up there currently

There’s also the Kangamagus Highway in NH that is lovely, although again, be alert for winter road conditions

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bubbastars OP t1_j4b9ywh wrote

Oh, yeah, Rt 88 is awesome! I’ve only been on it once but loved it. Thanks for reminding me!

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MaineGal2022 t1_j4bv41s wrote

Is the Kangamagus Highway open in winter?

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eljefino t1_j4irqr0 wrote

Took the kanc home from Xmas in VT. Stopped at 10pm to pee on the shoulder. In all that time I didn't see or hear another car or any signs of life. Very nice. Left my car running just in case.

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heavymetaltshirt t1_j4fyjgu wrote

Yes:

“Not unlike other areas in the region, the Kancamagus, known to locals as “The Kanc”, is home to an abundance of hiking trails, walking paths, picturesque ponds, natural wonders, and many other must-see stops. It is open year-round, although the only major intersection, Bear Notch Road, which connects the highway to the town of Bartlett, is closed during the winter months.”

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Smitch250 t1_j4bwlwz wrote

Route 11 from Patten to Fort Kent is absolutely amazing.

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sickest_000 t1_j4bf8lf wrote

The route 5 stretch from Limerick to Cornish was one of my favorite. The whole of route 5 from Old Orchard to Cornish is good.

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schilling207 t1_j4btms5 wrote

RT5 gets my vote as well. It’s well taken care of and has minimal potholes. Favorite stretch is the 50mph zone from Saco to the rotary in Dayton.

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mainemoose42 t1_j4cep88 wrote

Add 117 from Hiram to Denmark on that run and pop out on 302 in bridgton for a good little loop.

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eljefino t1_j4irvl1 wrote

It has a nice overlook just uphill from the junkyard.

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OustedStrongman t1_j4bfgyu wrote

113

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OustedStrongman t1_j4bfsoq wrote

In fact, 113 over to the Kanc (112) is gorgeous but I would be concerned about ice right now.

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Lady-Kat1969 t1_j4c38g4 wrote

Rt 26 up through Grafton Notch is one of my favorites.

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joeydokes t1_j4blalf wrote

Scenic #182 in millbridge, maybe up #200 up toward Amherst.

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Laeek t1_j4cj3p4 wrote

Yeah 182 is real nice. The stretch by Tunk lake and (I think) Long pond especially.

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20thMaine t1_j4e14l9 wrote

Rt 113 (the part they close in winter)

Rt 27 (all of it is great but the northern half from Augusta to Canada is the best)

US 201 (this time from Skowvegas to Canada)

Rt 220 from Waldoboro to Unity

And finally, any road that doesn’t have any lines painted on it, that has no visible power lines, and no houses: e.g. the Mayall RD in Gray. It’s short, but sweet

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JosephCedar t1_j4ej6fg wrote

201, especially between Moscow and The Forks.

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MathematicianGlum880 t1_j4bgq9g wrote

Nothing wicked curvy here but we used to like taking the bike up route 25 to NH, 202 to NH, or 202 to Augusta. 302 from Portland to NH…

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gamertag0311 t1_j4dipr3 wrote

Rte 4 from Farmington to Rangeley or the opposite rte 17 from Rangeley to Rumford. Although you should look into the road conditions lol.

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ButtBlock t1_j4eqbx6 wrote

That little access road that goes along Sommes Sound north of northeast harbor.

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Maine892 t1_j522dse wrote

Betcha 3/4 of these were found by exploring. Take off and get lost. If you live here then there will be plenty of options. From Scarborough start in York County. It is surprisingly rural and beautiful.

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