Grafton Notch State Park, Bethel

We stopped for a couple short hikes with our dog at Grafton Notch while passing through the area. There are several parking areas along Route 26 with access to a variety of trails, from short and easy to long and challenging. We visited Screw Augur Falls, Mother Walker Falls and Moose Cave, all short hikes less than half a mile. Screw Augur Falls is a cool 23-foot waterfall through a narrow canyon with potholes. Mother Walker Falls is another gorge on Bear River, not much of a waterfall though. Moose Cave is yet another gorge on the river with a small cave in it. It's named for a moose that fell in, so be careful not meet the same fate. In addition to the short hikes, there are several much longer and more difficult hikes including Grafton Loop Trail and one of the most challenging sections of the Appalachian Trail.

Backpacked the East side of the Grafton Notch Loop. Puzzle mountain was a great view! Stayed at Lane campground which was perfect and had a rolling waterfall. The top of East Baldpate was worth it! Very flat scenic... Crazy windy when we were up there. Stopped by screw auger falls on way out. Great falls for the kids to run around in the pools.