Go 7 miles north on Rt. My daughter , 20 and myself started at 9:40am and returned at 4:15 taking breaks and pictures along the way. The western section of the Trail has been open for use since 2003. The AMC map is more up to date, but the MATC version has trail distances. Grafton Notch State Park Biking. This is a moderate one way trail in Grafton Notch State Park. Grafton Notch State Park and Mahoosuc Public Reserve Land, Trails, Hike, ATV, Appalachian ... 2010-07-19 Contribute corrections. Great views on puzzle mountain. Great Sunday hike I just got back from. Grafton Notch lies in Western Maine, along the border with New Hampshire, just east of Mahoosuc Notch. Also recommend starting early as while it is a very shaded trail, once the sun is up, the trail gets hot. All Rights Reserved. Campground is on the left. Interested in learning more about trails in Maine? Bethel Maine is 26 miles East of Gorham N.H. via Route2. The AMC map is more up to date, but the MATC version has trail distances. Route 26 runs through the middle of the notch and it can easily be reached from the Lakes Region in about three hours. The most strenuous hiking we had was the decent down the AT to the parking lot; those are long four miles with packs when you're a newbie. I was a Ranger there in the 80 ern. Log in or create an account below to unlock all the great features of Maine trail finder: keep track of trails you want to do, preserve memories of trails you’ve done, earn badges, and more! Coming from US-2, the trailhead and parking area will be on the left. Views from ledges on the way up, a cleared patch at the summit that overlooks Baldpate and the north and east, and an observation tower that feels safe and secure and opens up outstanding 360-degree views, including the Presidentials, Mahoosuc Notch, border lakes... We took the Eyebrow Trail up - not nearly as challenging as online reports suggested, but definitely a lousy idea on a wet day or for the descent. Hiked 7/20/16, took eyebrow , was perfect to get the heart pumping, and I would not take younger hikers on, joined up with the old speck trail to top. The map I had showed the trail going right across the road, and other maps I had seen showed that the trailhead I started at was a couple of tenths down the road to the west. A joint effort between the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Maine Appalachian Trail Club, the Grafton Loop Trail was completed around 2007 as an approximately 40 mile backpacking loop trail on either side of Grafton Notch State Park in Maine. You really had to watch your feet to stay on the trail. The trail crosses many streams then ascends the north shoulder, rising out of the woods and offering frequent views of the Notch. The trail was clearly not kept up this year, very overgrown particularly between Old Speck summit and slide campgrounds. This trail is not for the faint hearted as I have done it four times. The eastern side of Route 26 is the longer (21.1 miles) and more difficult section of the Grafton Loop Trail. The Grafton Loop Trail (GTL) is located on both sides of Route 26 and links with the AT on Baldpate Mountain and on Old Speck. Beautiful area and well maintained trails. We had both campsites to ourselves each night, but crossed paths with a few other hikers and groups on both Saturday and Sunday. The 6 days off for the … The trail leaves Route 26 and continues 17.1 miles to the summit of East Baldpate where it intersects with the Appalachian Trail. 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. Eyebrow Loop Trail (2.2 miles round trip, advanced): The Eyebrow Loop Trail rises steeply to a 2,900-foot shelf-overlook on Old Speck Mountain. In 2011, a new 1.8-mile side trail off the GLT was opened. The first had no water, the second was marginal and the last two had adequate water.. Next day was around 14 miles to Lane Campground. The Notch proper is about 12 miles north of Route 2 on Rt 26 headed towards Errol, NH. OR. 1472 Bear River Road / Route 26 Newry, Maine 04261 • 207-824-2292 . This is a tough little trail! The AMC map is more up to date, but the MATC version has trail distances. Hancock Notch Trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near Grafton County, NH. There's a lot of early elevation on the eyebrow trail and the AT trail is likely the easier decline; was happy with our decision. I can see that on an icy sort of day it would not be much fun! In Grafton Notch State Park, part of the Maine Birding Trail, birdwatchers can observe peregrine falcons, a wide variety of songbirds, and - at higher elevations - northern forest species. - Whitney and I celebrated Independence Day with a bang by hiking the Grafton Notch Loop. Tough elevation but worth it in the end! Still love the hike. We think it’s called the Eyebrow Trail because the trail curves over an … Join Free or Sign In. The trail is a rugged, remote backcountry trail, and much of it is on private land. Sargent Brook Campsite was dry. ... 7.0 mi 11.3 km • 2,725' Up 830.46 m Up • 2,724' Down 830.31 m Down. Description. After Sunday River Whitecap, the trail skirts the slide on Slide Mountain, descends slightly into the upper Bull Branch (of the Sunday River) valley, and finally climbs the southern flank of Old Speck to reconnect with the AT. Saturday was a beautiful hike up Bald and Stowe mountains; nothing too steep and the AMC has done some great additions of planks and stairs in the most steep areas. Might be especially tricky for younger children with short legs. A wild, remote setting (albeit with a shelter and outhouse) and a swim that was invigorating and bracing even in late August. We camped Saturday night at the Bull Run Campsite (2 miles south of Old Speck Mountain), which had all the same amenities as the Bald Mountain campsite. From Rumford/Farmington: Follow Route 2 West to Newry Corner (Routes 2 & 26) Turn right. Off season, visitors may continue to enjoy the park during these same hours. Download Our App! We then went up and over the Sunday River Whitecap, which was the only section above the tree line. We actually arrived at the summit by 'accident'; we heard some voices, turned a corner, and were there! Most of the loop’s route can be seen from the summit, including Old Speck, Grafton Notch, the Baldpates, and nearly all of the eastern half of the loop. Well-maintained trail, generally soft underfoot rather than rock-strewn, with helpful stairs in some steeper sections. No additional water until you get to the other side of Bald Mtn. It is Northeast of Bethel, Maine on 26. I have hiked every trail at Grafton notch state Park and I will have to admit that my favorite trail is the eyebrow loop trail with a great view right through the park. The western portion of Grafton Notch State park offers two advanced hiking trails that offer excellent views of the mountain range and challenging terrain. The trail is a rugged, remote backcountry trail, much of it on private land. This adds approx. The southern trailhead is located just north of where Eddy Road meets Route 26 in Newry, Maine. It is Northeast of Bethel, Maine on 26. FYI that in early July there can be a lot of flies hatching/in general lots of bugs especially at the lookout tower at the top. Directions to Grafton Notch Campground. The eastern side of Route 26 is the longer (21.1 miles) and more difficult section of the Grafton Loop Trail. A short break before we started to head south along the Grafton Loop Trail towards Sunday River Whitecap. Anyone who is interested in visiting A-Z Trail can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Worst part of the trail was the 0.6 miles of road you have to walk to return back to the parking lot. But the views are lovely from the ridge, as you can look all the way down the notch. Climb the observation tower as the views are impressive and you can see above the tree lines. Check out the newest articles in MTF Stories! We had lunch at the Sargent Brook campsite, which didn't have any water source we could find. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. 26 (Bear River Rd.) A-Z Trail is in the Trails category for Grafton County in the state of New Hampshire. Had a little water on the way up. This peak is an easy dayhike and sees more visitors. Probably best to hike with a companion Good cell phone reception through out to keep contact with family and friends. We camped Friday night at the Bald Mountain Campsite (2 miles from Rt 26) which had 2 wooden tent platforms, designated kitchen area with bear box, and composting outhouse. In some areas the trail was over grown and we did find a few blow downs. My sister, brother in law and I were making the 3 hour drive back to Grafton Notch from New Hampshire, where they picked me up yesterday from the airport. The Grafton Loop Trail is a 38.6 mile, backcountry hiking experience in the Mahoosuc Mountains of Maine. Water is pretty abundant throughout, good mix of terrains, and the views are fantastic! OR. Trail was fine to Puzzle but lots of blowdowns between Puzzle and Baldpate. I helped build the trails here in 1994! There’s parking at each road junction (directions at the bottom), one at the AT parking lot in Grafton Notch State Park, the other near Eddy Road in Newry. Bethel Maine is 26 miles East of Gorham N.H. via Route2. Campsites were in fair shape with Privy's. Always filled with nice scenery changing from rocky little water ways to small green trees to ice covering some of the path but the view is all worth it at the top with a large welded fire tower structure to climb with beautiful views of Sunday River, the Whites, Berlin, and Lake Umbagog. Trail in Grafton Notch SP, ME. Highly recommend this hike if you are looking for a great workout as well as an amazing view! Next day was 8.3 across Long and up Puzzle (very steep) to Stewart campsite for the final night. Map. Most people were on the AT. The Grafton Loop Trail is a 38.6 mile loop through Grafton Notch with commanding views of the Mahoosuc Range. 0 • PLACE. The trail hikes over open rock with wooden planks traversing fragile alpine vegetation. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/maine/grafton-notch-state-park Day three is long but rewarding, following the AT through cliff-lined Grafton Notch, over the twin Baldpate Peaks, and down a ladder on Lightning Ledge to a relaxing evening at Lane Campsite, where a spur trail leads to a waterfall and swimming hole. Bethel, ME. Several interesting attractions are conveniently located on scenic Route 26. A joint effort between the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Maine Appalachian Trail Club, the Grafton Loop Trail was completed around 2007 as an approximately 40 mile backpacking loop trail on either side of Grafton Notch State Park in Maine. This 38.6-mile loop trail located in the Mahoosuc Mountain Range of Maine was completed in 2007. My daughter and I took the opportunity to climb Old Speck on Veterans Day (11/11/15). My friend Marc picked me up about 15 minutes later, but not until after two other vehicles had stopped to offer me rides. Anyone who is interested in visiting Avalon Trail can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. The Grafton Notch/Mahoosuc area encompasses some of Maine’s most spectacular mountain terrain. Ahead, the trail descends to Grafton Notch and a popular trailhead along the road. Lots of PUDS but great view from Sunday River Whitecap. The eastern half of the GLT consists of a 21-mile arc that leaves Route 26 in Newry, Maine, and returns to the road in Grafton Notch State Park via four miles on Appalachian Trail (AT). There would have been a great view at the summit if it weren't for the cloud, but we had fun anyway! For a short hike, pair the AT with the Eyebrow Trail to form a loop from the road. the weather could not have been better, a nice cool morning. My father was the last night watchman in 1959 . Completed over 3 days 08/14-16 starting east. It was definitely on the rugged side with lots of sort of boulder stair stepping. I wish I could do it again. Bear box at Slide was left open and full of water. Grafton Notch is a magnificent mountain pass in Southwestern Maine, a short drive from Gorham, NH, the last major trail town that Appalachian Trail thru-hikers visit before leaving New Hampshire. Search. By Type. Please be aware that facilities are closed during the off season. Screw Auger Falls Trail. We think it’s called the Eyebrow Trail because the trail curves over an exposed cliff with rock grains that are curved like an eye. Grafton Notch Trail is a 33.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Newry, Maine that features a river and is rated as difficult. We saw a moose, an owl, plenty of toads, and some beautiful birds! Grafton Notch State Park has waterfalls, a cave and a couple of big mountains. Grafton Notch State Park is a state park in Maine. Free Wi-Fi is accessible. Bring water and a snack. The section of trail over Puzzle Mountain is mostly on land owned by the Mahoosuc Land Trust and permanently protected from development. This loop was awesome, absolutely would recommend! Length: 38.6 milesLocation: Western Maine on the ridges and peaks surrounding the Bear River Valley, Grafton Notch, and Maine Route 26Trail Type: LoopScenery: Forests and brooks with small waterfalls give way to numerous open summits with views across western Maine’s rugged mountains, especially the Mahoosuc Range, and into New Hampshire to the Presidential RangeApproximate Time to Hike: Most can comfortably fi… The Notch proper is about 12 miles north of Route 2 on Rt 26 headed towards Errol, NH. Natural Heritage Hikes is a project of the Maine Natural Areas Program in partnership with Maine Trail Finder. Connect with Facebook. Spectacular views from Old Speck and Baldpate peaks, though getting down Old Speck and up the last .5 of Baldpate were probably the toughest bits of the whole loop. It had absolutely STUNNING views and I would suggest it to anyone hiking the loop as a point to enjoy. Delight in skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, fat biking, and sleigh rides in the winter, or visit in the summer for mountain biking, swimming, and hiking. Please try again. Grafton Notch State Park has waterfalls, a cave and a couple of big mountains. A bonus of doing this trip in late August: meeting AT through-hikers. 26 (Bear River Rd.) We took the Eyebrow Trail and then joined up with AT Trail (old Speck Trail) to the summit and back to the Trail head. Portions of the orange-blazed ascent involve ladders and steel rungs. We drank 6 12oz waters each and put on a long sleeve shirt twice as the temps change near the summit and on the way to the pond. The Woodsum Spur traverses the open ledges around the summit of Puzzle before returning to the GLT. Map • Latest Activity. Starting with the 2020 membership year you can choose Grafton Trails as an “Add-On” chapter and enjoy winter fat bike access on our groomed trail system all winter long! Go 7 miles north on Rt. Highly recommend Lane campground, it has a waterfall and small pools to take a dip (chilly but soothing). Trail directions from the GLT trailhead: We hiked just the western portion of the loop on 9/18-20/2020 as our first ever backpacking trip (though we've put some 10-15 mile day hikes in our books this summer). In the winter, adventurous snowshoers and cross-country skiers enjoy exploring ungroomed trails. Avalon Trail is displayed on the Crawford Notch USGS quad topo map. Sign Up or Log In. The AMC map is more up to date, but the MATC version has trail distances. Grafton Notch State Park and Mahoosuc Public Lands West Side of Route 26 • Old Speck Trail (7.6 miles, 7 hours, challenging) affords spectacular views from an open observation tower at the summit. From the junction of Route 2 and Route 26, travel North on Route 26 (towards Grafton Notch State Park) 4.7 miles and turn right into a gravel parking area. GPS Position for this AREA is set for the AT Parking Lot. By Activity. Click on a parking icon to get custom directions. ... Map Key Favorites Check-Ins. I had the Grafton Trail to myself. In Grafton Notch State Park, part of the Maine Birding Trail, birdwatchers can observe peregrine falcons, a wide variety of songbirds, and—at higher elevations—northern forest species. From the parking area, follow the white-blazed Appalachian Trail southbound along Cascade Brook. Old Speck and Speck Pond trip from Route 26 in late August. Day 157 Start: Grafton Notch parking area Finish: Bushcamp near Surplus Pond AT Miles Hiked Today: 12.2 Overall AT Miles Hiked: 1,934.1 Miles To Go Until Katahdin: 255.0 I woke up to my alarm at 4:15am. Enter your username, and we will send you a new, randomly generated password to your email account. Trail poorly marked. Just over an hour from starting and we reached the intersection with the Grafton Loop Trail. Sunday's summiting of Old Speck was my favorite part of the hike; super gentle inclines through some beautiful forests. The payoff is the pond itself. Several interesting attractions are conveniently located on scenic Route 26. Please try again. It has been years since my wife and I have hiked this trail. Slide Campground had a bear box. With Old Speck Mountain topping out at 4,170 feet and Baldpate Mountain East Peak (3,780 ft.) and West Peak (3,662 ft.), a lot of occasional hikers might be intimidated. OR. It may be accessed from the Grafton Loop trailhead on Rt. The open summit offers 360 degree views and is arguably the best vista on the loop. A-Z Trail is displayed on the Crawford Notch USGS quad topo map. Wonderful information. Portions of the trail traverse both Maine’s Grafton Notch State Park as well as a good deal of private land. The Appalachian Trail goes through GNSP. While still steep, this avoids climbing down steep sections. And just to illustrate the ruggedness of the area, Appalachian Trail hikers find the Grafton Notch region of the 2000 mile trail the most challenging. The park lies amidst some of Maine's most spectacular mountains, the Mahoosuc Mountain Range, and offers rugged terrain for back-country hikers including close to 5 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Water abundantly available in October. Cloudy skies soured the views, but fun was had anyway. First five miles are up hill. Black flies were most prevalent on the upper slopes. Eyebrow Trail in red (at the north end of the map); Grafton Loop Trail in blue. It's a stiff descent to the pond, with steepish exposed ledges that call for sticky tread, hands, and a head for heights. If you are interested in helping to maintain the GLT, please contact MATC Baldpate District Overseer Tom Gorrill at woodencanoeboy@gmail.com or (207) 657-4249; or Kim Marion, AMC North Country Volunteer Coordinator at 603-466-2721 X192. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. We did it in 3 days but have talked to folks that have done it in 2-4 days. Hikers wanting to avoid the rungs and ladders can go up and back on the AT portion for a 2.6-mile round-trip. Bethel (11.5 miles from Grafton Notch State Park) Open for all four seasons, this Bethel inn offers can accommodate hikers from the Appalachian Trail. We left our house in Gorham at 4AM, taking two cars, we left her car at the southern trailhead on ME 26 for a resupply, as this is where the Grafton Loop Trail crosses the road about 21 miles into our 38 mile hike. 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. In Grafton Notch State Park, part of the Maine Birding Trail, birdwatchers can observe peregrine falcons, a wide variety of songbirds, and—at higher elevations—northern forest species. Grafton Notch is open seasonally from May 15th to October 15th from 9:00 am to sunset. Avalon Trail is in the Trails category for Grafton County in the state of New Hampshire. A-Z Trail is displayed on the Crawford Notch USGS quad topo map. My sister, brother in law and I were making the 3 hour drive back to Grafton Notch from New Hampshire, where they picked me up yesterday from the airport. Western Section, to AT parking lot in Grafton Notch Grafton Notch State Park, Bethel: Address, Phone Number, Grafton Notch State Park Reviews: 5/5 Several interesting attractions are conveniently located on scenic Route 26. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites . In the woods nearly the whole trip. There’s parking at each road junction (directions at the bottom), one at the AT parking lot in Grafton Notch State Park, the other near Eddy Road in Newry. Sign Up or Log In. From here, it heads across a field to a snowmobile bridge across the Bear River. Inspiring! I took my teenage son to Grafton Notch to do some hiking today. The loop sections that are not frequented by day hikers are significantly overgrown. Not many other hikers on the loop, lots of day hikers near trailheads on 26. It has become an increasingly popular destination for hikers and backpackers wishing to hike a loop. Directions to Grafton Loop Trail trailhead: A-Z Trail is in the Trails category for Grafton County in the state of New Hampshire. The trail gently rises as it passes through a stand of hardwood trees until it reaches a steeper cliff section. 1472 Bear River Road / Route 26 Newry, Maine 04261 • 207-824-2292 . Eastern Section to AT parking lot in Grafton Notch: Visit Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands online for more information and a printable map or contact: From the intersection of US-2 and ME-26 in Newry, follow ME-26 approximately 12 miles north to where the Appalachian Trail crosses the road. Grafton Notch State Park - Baldpate Mountain and Table Rock Loop. Started at the south end and hiked 10.2 miles to Slide Mtn campground for the first night. Trail is nice and broken, really easy to follow except in the windy area where there were drifts. All of the streams were full and the trail had ankle deep water. Had a fantastic experience on this trail. From Rumford/Farmington: Follow Route 2 West to Newry Corner (Routes 2 & 26) Turn right. It is 4 miles from there, south on the AT back to Route 26 and the large trailhead parking lot in Grafton Notch State Park. The summit and tower are reached by a 0.3-mile spur reached at approximately 3.5 miles from the trailhead. From Bethel: Follow Route 2 East to Newry Corner (Routes 2 & 26) Turn left. What a fine hike! This trail is partially within the 9,993-acre Mahoosuc Ecological Reserve, which, like all Maine State Ecological Reserves, is specifically set aside to protect and monitor natural ecosystems. These awesome businesses support our goal of connecting people to outdoor adventures in Maine! Read all 196 reviews Full view Absolutely gorgeous day hiking on the Table Rock Trail of the Appalachian Trail in Grafton Notch State Park. Fun hike. The water source is a brook, which was pretty dried up, but we were able to walk up the creek bed and find a fairly deep and clear pool for our bottles/dinner. took us about 7 hours up and down. Grafton Notch State Park: Table Rock and Baldpate Mountain, The Eyebrow and Old Speck, Grafton Loop Trail. Map Key Favorites Check-Ins. ... Google Map. 2.2 miles round-trip from the junction where the short spur to Old Speck summit leaves Old Speck Trail. The trail, which connects to the Appalachian Trail at Old Speck and the East Peak of Baldpate Mountain on either side of ME Route 26, highlights the natural features and mountain peaks of the area encircling Bear River Valley. There is a campsite (Bull Run) 1.9 miles from Old Spec with water and another campsite (Slide) 2.1 miles further with marginal water. Route 26 runs through the middle of the notch and it can easily be reached from the Lakes Region in about three hours. Posts. What a great saving on mileage and time finding out about this approach. The renowned Grafton Notch Scenic Byway bisects the Park and several pull-offs highlight interesting natural features. Funding was provided by several private donors and foundations, as well as by the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund and federal Recreational Trails Program funding. Many family history in Grafton first class. 6/17-19/20 Started at the Puzzle Mtn parking lot and did the east loop first. Glad enough to have seen the pond but not sure we'd do it again anytime soon, as it added considerable exertion to an already-substantial day hike. Your log in attempt was not successful. Previous hikers broke trail through the foot of fresh snow, so the trail up to the summit is clear to follow, which is nice since the blazes on this trail are a bit faint and hard to see when snow is on the tree trunks. From the Grafton Loop Trailhead, the closest campsite on the eastern section is 5 miles from the road, on the other side of 3,000-foot Puzzle Mountain. Grafton Notch Scenic Byway bisects the Park and several pull-offs highlight interesting natural features. We found the AT section to be the most strenuous, the view from Sunday River Whitecap to be the best, and the summit approach for Old Speck to be our favorite stretch. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/grafton-notch-trail Great hike, up the hill for the first couple miles, demanding but fun. The renowned Grafton Notch Scenic Byway bisects the Park and several pull-offs highlight interesting natural features. Thanks to the AMC and the Grafton Loop Trail Coalition, 30 miles of new trails were built since 2002. The GPS says we travelled two miles to reach Miles Notch from Route 26. Day 157 Start: Grafton Notch parking area Finish: Bushcamp near Surplus Pond AT Miles Hiked Today: 12.2 Overall AT Miles Hiked: 1,934.1 Miles To Go Until Katahdin: 255.0 I woke up to my alarm at 4:15am. Eyebrow Trail in red (at the north end of the map); Grafton Loop Trail in blue. Hiking up the steep summit trails rewards hikers with spectacular views, particularly on Old Speck Mountain which at 4,180 feet is Maine's third tallest mountain. It felt a bit like glamping, which we enjoyed given our newbie status. Directions to Grafton Notch Campground. Please prepare accordingly. Currently there seems to be plenty of water. What WAS challenging was tacking on Old Speck Pond after summiting. We hiked the trail to speck pond , it was challenging after the hike up. The trails up Old Speck and Eyebrow Loop leave from the parking area and kiosk on the west side of ME-26. Friday night we parked at the southern parking lot 985 Maine 26, Newry, ME 04261 Near intersection of Rt 26 and Eddy Rd and hiked the 0.5ish mile south from parking lot to the Grafton Loop Trailhead (44.530831,-70.825252) Parking is not allowed here at this trailhead, hence the road hike. Big mistake. Appalachian Trail: Beaver River Road to Carolo Col Shelter, Baldpate from the East (Andover) Side via Cataracts Trail and Frye Brook Trail. I will hike it again in the Fall and recommend it . If youre not up for the longer trek down to the pond then head back to the trail to descend down. Grafton Notch is a notch, or mountain pass, located in Oxford County, Maine.The notch demarks the northeastern end of the Mahoosuc Range, and thus of the White Mountains. No thanks." If you are interested in maintaining a section, please see the Baldpate District in the current vacancy section of our Trail Maintainer Page. Four campsites between Puzzle and Baldpate. This is a tough little trail! Title: GLT brochure map.FH11 Author: lgarland Created Date: 3/8/2010 9:19:24 AM Google Map Quest or buy a map of Maine. Dec 24, 2020 - Affords breathtaking views of waterfalls, caves, and hiking trails without the parking lots, tourists, gift shops and hot dog stands. The only issue for us was we didn't encounter any water between the base of Stowe Mountain and the Slide Mountain campsite. Thanks to the AMC and the Grafton Loop Trail Coalition, 30 miles of new trails were built since 2002. Fun hike. Final day was 4.9 back to the car! Trail was marked, including signs for upcoming camp sites. There was an issue with your submission. AT parts of the trail are much better maintained than the other parts which are pretty overgrown. Grafton Notch State Park is a premier recreational destination off of ME-26 in Newry. Never done this one before.. we went up the eyebrow trail (the northern one), hit the peak at 3 1/2 hours at a leisurely pace, spent maybe 20 mins at top, and took about 2 1/2 hours down. A hike that feels all of it's 7.6 miles. My grandfather was night watchman leaves on old spot for 7 seasons. Anyone who is interested in visiting A-Z Trail can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Some blowdowns. We were there for Table Rock, but I didn't realize that you had to cross the street from the parking lot to access the trail directly! The Grafton Loop Trail, in the Mahoosucs Range of Western Maine, is one of the newest major trails to be built in New England. Our nights were cold, in the 30F's, but reasonable with the gear we had. ... From Sunday River Whitecap, the Grafton Loop Trail descends into Miles Notch, elevation 2,350 feet, and after cutting through the notch, begins a long and gradual climb up an arm of Old Speck Mountain. Map Layers Map Dimensions: 2069 x 2525 GPS Tagged View or Edit GPS. Countless PUDS but the views are spectacular. View the "Old Speck Mountain - Appalachian Trail and Eyebrow Loop Trail" guide online here. A rugged hike but worth it when you see the 360 degree views from the tower! The only camping is at four designated campsites on the eastern section and four on the western section. The eastern half of the GLT consists of a 21-mile arc that leaves Route 26 in Newry, Maine, and returns to the road in Grafton Notch State Park via four miles on Appalachian Trail (AT). View from Sunday River White Cap was phenomenal! The park lies amidst some of Maine's most spectacular mountains, the Mahoosuc Mountain Range, and offers rugged terrain for back-country hikers including close to 5 miles of the Appalachian Trail. OR. Next Generation Hiking Trail Maps. My husband and I hiked just to the summit of Old Speck from the parking area with our dog on 20 September 2015. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites .

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