State Park · Maine, United States
Kennebec Highlands
Kennebec Highlands is a state park in Maine, United States.
State Park · Maine, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Franklin , Kennebec, Maine, United States |
| Coordinates | 44.5500° N, 69.9500° W |
| Managed by | Maine state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Kennebec Highlands
The Kennebec Highlands is a protected area in central Maine. The Highlands comprises about 6,400 acres (26 km2), mostly in the town of Vienna. It also includes land in Rome, Mount Vernon, and New Sharon. The area is roughly bounded by State Route 27, Watson Pond Rd., Belgrade Rd., and Kimball Pond Rd., plus extensions east of Watson Pond Rd. to Long Pond. It takes its name from its hills, which include McGaffey Mountain, the 1,310-foot (400 m) summit of which is the highest point of Kennebec County.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Vienna, Maine |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Vienna |
Airports near this park
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- Portland International Jetport (PWM) · Portland, United States · 64.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kennebec Highlands?
Kennebec Highlands is in Maine, United States (44.5500° N, 69.9500° W).
How do I get to Kennebec Highlands?
The nearest town is Vienna, Maine. located in the town of Vienna.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maine_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maine state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennebec_Highlands — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).