Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway
Swift River, ME

The Swift River is one of the most protected in the state of Maine. This is because of its outstanding scenic, natural, and recreational qualities. The Swift River runs through a magnificent hardwood forest that is beautiful during all timees of year, but is known for its brilliant autumn folliage. The Swift River can be canoed from Byron, at the Route 17 bridge, to Mexico; mostly class I -III rapids. It's best if run by expert canoeists at medium water.