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Grafton Notch State Park, Bethel

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Grafton Notch State Park is a public recreation area in Grafton Township, Oxford County, Maine. The state park occupies surrounding Grafton Notch, the mountain pass between Old Speck Mountain and Baldpate Mountain. The park is abutted by the eastern and western sections of the Mahoosuc Public Reserved Land, which total. The park is managed by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
In 1963, the state made its first acquisitions of the land for the park with the purchase of from Brown Company. The addition of 18 more parcels, many less than 5 acres, took place in the 1960s, mostly in 1964. The park boundaries were fixed with the addition on two one-acre parcels in 1977.
The park's mountain scenery includes the Screw Auger and Mother Walker waterfalls and Moose Cave. Recreational opportunities include fishing, hunting, and picnicking. Hiking trails include a rugged 12mi stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Add Grafton Notch State Park to your Bethel travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Bethel online day trip planner.
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  • Grafton Notch State Park is a beautiful and fairly short pass to drive. The foliage was just a bit past peak when I went, but the views were still amazing and there were pockets of brilliant golds... 
    Grafton Notch State Park is a beautiful and fairly short pass to drive. The foliage was just a bit past peak when I went, but the views were still amazing and there were pockets of brilliant golds...  more »
  • Great park with a couple of stops and hikes. Can experience whole park in a few hours. Last stop has picnic tables for lunch. 
    Great park with a couple of stops and hikes. Can experience whole park in a few hours. Last stop has picnic tables for lunch.  more »
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  • Hiked the eyebrow trail; unforgettable. Fun and technically challenging hike that had our group taking in the sights, working up a sweat and enjoying the fresh mountain air.
  • Amazing place. So many trails, waterfalls & caves to explore & visit. Well taken care of. Clean & inviting.

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