Hawk's Nest Lodge & Restaurant
A full-service lodge and restaurant on the bank of the Dead River in West Forks, serving the Old Canada Road (US-201) corridor. The wrap-around deck overlooks the river and makes for a memorable lunch or dinner stop on the 78-mile byway between Skowhegan and the Canadian border. The pub menu leans toward hearty fare suited for riders; the location is less than a mile north of the Kennebec River confluence. Under new local ownership since 2024. Open seasonally.
Sits directly on US-201, which motorcycleroads.com riders rate a 10 for scenery — twists, sweepers, mountains, rivers, and almost no traffic. Hawk's Nest is the best food stop on a 78-mile stretch with very few alternatives.
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