---
id: "13830"
name: Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway
distance: "35.6"
duration: Two to three hours to drive and eight or more hours to visit this byway
description: Wind through the mountains and lakes of western Maine on the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway. Step back in time and treat yourself to spectacular scenery, outstanding recreational opportunities, abundant wildlife, local museums, and quaint New England villages. Slow down, relax, and enjoy nature's abundance at every turn.
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organization:
  - url: https://rlht.org/rangeley-lakes-national-scenic-byway/
    name: Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway
websites:
  - url: https://www.exploremaine.org/newsite/byways/lakes-mtns/rangeleylakes.shtml
    name: Maine Travel Guide
attractions:
  - url: https://www.rangeleymaine.com
    name: Rangeley Lakes
  - url: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sunkhaze-meadows
    name: Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangeley_Lakes_Scenic_Byway
    name: Wikipedia
designations:
  - National Scenic Byway
  - Maine State Scenic Byway
states:
  - ME
ll:
  - -70.64782699999995
  - 44.79195000000004
bounds:
  - - -70.77259800000002
    - 44.79195000000004
  - - -70.51322899999997
    - 44.977149999999995
books: "978-1426219054"

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Wind through the mountains and lakes of western Maine on the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway. Step back in time and treat yourself to spectacular scenery, outstanding recreational opportunities, abundant wildlife, local museums, and quaint New England villages. Slow down, relax, and enjoy nature's abundance at every turn.