Some of the most beautiful nature to see in Maine doesn’t necessarily require a whole lot of effort. In fact, one of our favorite destinations requires no hiking at all! Today we’re featuring a canyon that’s one of the most beautiful around and while we might be sightly biased, we’d argue that it’s even more beautiful than what you might find out West.

Coos Canyon is located right off of Route 17 near Byron, in the Rangeley Lake area. You can't miss it when driving through the area.
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Which is a good thing because you wouldn't want to!
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Carved by the Swift River, Coos Canyon features multiple waterfalls, including the main one with a drop of 15 feet.
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Between April and November the water rushes at its strongest, making the area even more impressive.
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The summer is even more fun because Coos Canyon is also a great swimming hole!
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But be sure to arrive early because this place gets extremely busy.
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And as with most places in Maine, winter is special too. So be sure to plan trips throughout the year.
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And best of all, this place is accessible by car so now need to even get out if you like your nature experiences to require no hiking whatsoever!

Have you been to this beautiful canyon in Maine before? Isn’t is perfect?Coos Canyons is located near Rangeley and can be accessed by parking in the lot just in front of the falls. The area is accessible year-round, but most visitors plan to go in the spring and summer when they can swim.

While you’re in the area consider hopping in the car to take the Rangeley Lakes Byway for an incredible 35-mile scenic drive in Maine.

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