Maine · United States
Rangeley Lakes / Height of Land
ME 17Houghton to Oquossoc
Western Maine climb to the Height of Land overlook above Mooselookmeguntic Lake.
ME 17 climbs through the western Maine mountains from Houghton up to the Height of Land, an overlook long rated among New England’s finest, gazing down on Mooselookmeguntic and the Upper Richardson lakes before dropping toward Oquossoc and Rangeley. It is a sweeping, scenic touring road rather than a technical one, spectacular at peak foliage. Much of it runs through remote forest with limited services. Mind moose on the road especially at dawn and dusk, cars stopping abruptly for the overlook, and frost-heaved pavement in spring.
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Where it runs22.4 mi · point to point
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busiest around mile 17Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%250.3 – 697.9 mPoints of interest2 stops
- Height of Land Scenic OverlookViewpoint12 mi in
- Shelton Noyes Scenic OverlookViewpoint17 mi in
Hazards
- Moose at dawn and dusk
- Cars stopping at the overlook
- Spring frost heaves
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“The overlook offers the traveler beautiful panoramic views of pristine lakes and mountains, including Mooselookmeguntic Lake, and the White Mountains beyond.”
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