Amazing waterways and spectacular mountain vistas welcome visitors to the Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway. Visitors can find lovely turnouts and rest areas with many bilingual informational panels and historic markers.

Old Canada Road is a Maine Scenic Byway, and also a National Scenic Byway. It’s one of only 125 routes in the country to garner the distinction. The Kennebec and Dead Rivers have defined a significant part of Maine’s geography and history.

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Hiking the trails through woods, along rivers, and up mountains is a very popular activity on the Old Canada Road. Trails in the area are free to the public and offer visitors a variety of trail types with views of unspoiled beauty in all directions.

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Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway will be a destination where people can participate in and enjoy intriguing cultural and historical interpretation and diverse recreational opportunities and hospitality amid spectacular Maine scenery.

Hike above the falls to see a 200-foot wall of rock on the west side of the stream and below the falls to see the remains of the crib work of an old drop point for logs. It’s a family-friendly trail that’s well-marked.

Difficulty: moderate hard-packed dirt road with rough eroded sections and stream crossings. There are several challenging technical sections. Trail conditions vary depending on season and weather. Start out early in the morning and peddle quietly for optimum wildlife viewing.

Foliage Rides on Old Canada Road Scenic Byway are spectacular. The views are ever-changing. Photo-ops at every turn!

Relax, picnic, and explore the Wes Baker Trails at Robbins Hill Scenic Overlook in Solon, the gateway for Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway. Visit the South Solon Meeting House . It’s on the National Register of Historic Places and its murals will surprise you!