Northern Route 201

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State: Maine
Date Submitted: November 1, 2008
Submitted by: Tony
Motorcycle Road Length: 101 Miles

Written Directions

From I-95 Exit to 201 North, Skowhegan, Jackman, to the US/Canada border. Stay on 201 Approx. 35 Miles to Bingham. About 2 miles out of Bingham is where the scenery starts and the road starts to snake for about 40 miles to West Forks. From West Forks to Jackman you're in the wilderness, open road that's in great shape and not much if any traffic. About 20 miles start watching for a scenic turn out on the right as you climbing the Mountains toward Jackman, it's breathtaking.

Scenery

This ride covers the most scenic section of the Kenebec River Valley along the western Mountains of Maine. The highway is etched into the side of the foothills snaking along the river with a view of the mountains across the river. Watch for wildlife, especially on the second half of this trip, an alternate route back is route 15 from Jackman to Moosehead Lake through Rockwood and Greenville to Abbot, then right on Rt16 back to 201. A nice ride, some small sections of the Rt need some repair but not real bad, all in all a nice ride. Makes the total trip about 130 miles.

Road Quality

This road is the main corridor from Quebec into Maine so it is well maintained. Lots of twists and turns as it follows the curves of the river. There are signed sections where you need to watch out for moose.

Roadside Amenities

It's mostly wilderness. About the 1/2 way point in the West Forks there are lots of whitewater rafting companies if you want a thrill, Also some camping areas & Inns. There's a couple of places to eat and get a drink. Jackman has plenty of lodging, places to eat and gas up.

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Reviewed by Guest on September 9, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Bryan
motorcycle_year: 2000
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Sport
Comment: Beautiful road. Awesome twisties just above the forks.
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Reviewed by Guest on July 1, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Fred
motorcycle_year: 2004
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: You might consider making a right hand turn up thru the sleepy town of Caratunk up to Pleasant Pond. It's in the area of The Forks. If your riding toward dusk or in the dark, watch out for Moose especially from Jackman to the Maine border.
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