Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway
Height of Land, ME

Height of Land is one of the most stunning and unsurpassed outlooks in the state of Maine and offers the traveler beautiful panoramic westerly views of hundreds of square miles of pristine lakes, majestic mountains and lush forests that dazzle viewers in the autumn with rich shades of red, orange, and yellow. Enjoy the beautiful views of the clear blue Mooselookmeguntic Lake, as well as the spectacular White Mountain chain in neighboring New Hampshire. Height of Land has been considered by some to even offer the most spectacular overlook in all of northern New England. The Appalachain Trail crosses Route 17 immediately adjacent to this turnout.