RANGELEY HIGHLANDER • April 5, 2026
The Rangeley region hosts some of the most spectacular overlooks the state has to offer, with multiple turnoffs along most of the routes leading into the area.
• Height of Land. Striking view of Mooselookmeguntic Lake and rolling hills and mountains beyond.
• Flagstaff Village and Bigelow Mountain view. Overlook north of Stratton with Bigelow Mountain and Flagstaff Lake as backdrop. Signs about the history of Flagstaff Village submerged under the lake.
• Shelton Noyes Overlook. View of Rangeley Lake, Saddleback Mountain, Bald Mountain, Oquossoc Village and Rangeley all from one turnoff.
• Whip Willow Farm Scenic Overlook. Two minutes from Rangeley’s downtown with a view of Rangeley Lake and Bald Mountain.
• Sandy River Scenic Turnoff. On Route 4 in Madrid, a spot to take a quiet, tree-covered walk along the Sandy River.
• Coos Canyon Rest Area. In Byron between Rumford and Rangeley. Views of the Swift River and cliffs carved into the banks over millions of years.
• Quill Hill. Off Route 16 in Dallas Plantation. A unique, 360-degree view of the region.