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Hiking at Grafton Notch State Park

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Trails: Several trails and a section of the Appalachian Trail run through Grafton Notch State Park and along the nearby Mahoosuc Range. The recently developed Grafton Loop Trail loop makes its way east over Old Speck Mountain (elevation 4,170 feet) and Sunday Mountain. After crossing Highway 26 the trail ascends Puzzle Mountain and returns to the north side of Grafton Notch and the AT. The 40-mile loop can be hiked in about four days.
Access fee: Park entry pass
Nearest town: Newry, ME
Trail map: Grafton Loop Trail map is available on the trail's website.
Web site: Grafton Notch State Park | Mahoosuc Public Reserved Land | Grafton Loop Trail (AMC)
Points of interest: Screw Auger Falls, Old Speck Mountain, Mother Walker Falls, Moose Cave
Other activities:
Lodging: Several choices of accommodation are located at Newry, Bethel and the Sunday River Resort.
Camping: No campground in the park but several campgrounds are in the Bethel region. There are eight backcountry campsites along the Grafton Loop.
Weather forecast: Newry
Tourism info: Bethel Chamber
Getting to the trail: The park is about 10 miles northwest of Newry
Map of local region: Newry | Bethel

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.00  

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Trail Name: Grafton Notch State Park
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: May, 2005
Trails that I hiked: Eyebrow; Table Rock
Favorite trails: Table Rock
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Each trail was well marked and the area was pristine.
What I disliked: no dislikes
Additional comments: It would be a great addition to the info kiosk if a topographical map were added with the trails superimposed to give hikers an idea of the steepness of the trails.
Submitted by: KJS
from: Topsham, ME
Date submitted: May 21, 2005

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Trail Name: Grafton Notch State Park
I have hiked there: Several
I last hiked there in: Sept, 2003
Trails that I hiked: Old Speck, Baldpate, Tablerock, Eyebrow.
Favorite trails: Eyebrow, Tablerock
Best time to go: Spring and Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: The why the trails look and how challenging they are. Also some of the views especially from Tablerock.
What I disliked: Sometimes they get really crowded in the summertime
Comments:
Submitted by: Mountain Woman Guide Service
from: Dixfield, Maine
Date submitted: Sept 4, 2003