Grafton Notch State Park - Maine

Address:Bethel, Maine
Tel: (207) 824-2912

One of Maine's largest State Parks, Grafton Notch has some of the most spectacular scenery, provided by the state's own Mahoosuc mountain range. Hiking is a main attraction here, and the well-known Appalachian Trail indeed passes right through the park on the way towards Mt. Katahdin. Visitors will also enjoy picnicking in the mountains as well as fishing when not discovering Mother Walker Falls, Old Speck Mountain and Moose Cave. Though the park itself does not offer camping, there is plenty of fantastic lodging available in the area surrounding this delightful State Park.

Grafton Notch State Park is located on Route 26 between Newry and Upton, Maine, and offers opportunities for sightseeing, picnicking, and hiking on its 3,000 acres of beautiful natural terrain. Several interesting attractions are conveniently located on scenic State Road 26. Interpretive signs explain the glacial sculpting of Screw Auger Falls and the formation of Mother Walker Falls. A quarter-mile loop trail leads to Moose Cave with its narrow gorge and lush lichens and mosses. At Spruce Meadow and Screw Auger Falls visitors will find picnic tables and grills. Both short and long day hikes extend through this spectacular, scenic area at the end of the Mahoosuc Range. The 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail passes through the park on the way to the trail's northern terminus, Mt. Katahdin. Facilities include picnic tables and grills. In the winter, a main artery snowmobile trail (ITS 82) traverses the park and is maintained by a local snowmobile club.