Rides

Rt 27 south to North New Portland. Turn left onto Rt 146, 2nd left and follow signs. It's the last wire suspension bridge in the world. At one point there were 4 over just the Carrabassett River.

The Wire Suspension Bridge spanning the Carrabassett River in New Portland is a unique structure. It is the only survivor of four such bridges built in Maine in the 1800's. The actual facts of its origin have frequently been misquoted. However, available records indicate the building of the bridge began in 1864 and was completed in 1866. Two men, David Elder and Captain Charles B. Clark, were responsible for the bridge design and construction.
The towers are constructed of timber framing and covered with boards protected by cedar shingles. In 1959, the 99th Maine Legislature enacted legislation for the preservation of this bridge. The bridge was renovated in 1961, when the tower bases were capped with concrete, the toweres were rebuilt, steel suspender rods were replaced by steel cables, and a new timber deck was installed. The tower framing timbers and main support cables are the original material. The span between towers in 198 feet.

Depart Sugarloaf to left on Rt 27 to Stratton, take Rt 16.

11 miles from the turn in Stratton, a scenic overlook called Quill Hill is on the left. It is a 4 mile, well maintained dirt road to one of the most scenic views around. No fee, but there is a donation box after leaving the top. A local logger made this scenic spot as well as one north of Kingfield called Ira Mountain. Come down the hill and go left to Rangeley, another 7 miles. There is a beautiful lake, public swim area, small shops, places to eat, and places to gas up. 

From the Rt 4/Rt 16 junction, go north on Rt 4 until you get to Rt 17 on left and turn there. It is 15 miles to a scenic view of Rangeley on the left. After, continue down the hill and you will stop at a paved lot at Height of Land on the right overlooking several lakes and into Canada.

Continue down the hill to Coos Canyon picnic area and swimming with great rock formation, another 11.5 miles (14 minutes). After that, continue 13.2 miles (16 minutes) to the town of Mexico. Enroute you will see a LARGE Adirondack chair to stop and have a picture taken on the left at the Roxbury Town Office. 

At the light, go left on Rt 2 east heading for Farmington, 30 miles (44 minutes), and then back up to Sugarloaf on Rt 27, 39 miles (51 minutes). OR if you wish, in Dixfield (only one in the world), go left onto Rt 142/Weld St. for 60 miles, which takes you through Carthage, Weld, Phillips and left into Kingfield onto Rt 27 to Sugarloaf and is slightly shorter through the countryside than going through Farmington.