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Grafton Notch State Park, Newry, ME

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Grafton Notch State Park

Mountain pass park in the Mahoosuc Range with gorges, waterfalls, and Appalachian Trail hiking near the New Hampshire border.

c/o 1941 Bear River Road, Newry, ME 04261 · Newry, ME

About Grafton Notch State Park

Grafton Notch State Park sits in western Maine near the New Hampshire line, surrounding a mountain pass between Old Speck and Baldpate mountains. Visitors come for scenic drives along the Grafton Notch byway, short walks to waterfalls and gorges such as Screw Auger Falls and Moose Cave, and demanding backcountry hikes. Part of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park, and the Grafton Loop Trail links several high peaks. Birdwatching, hunting, fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling are also popular, and the park includes a picnic area at Spruce Meadow. Camping is not allowed inside the park itself.

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