Beautiful foliage and waterfalls. Hiking trails with one beautiful scene after another. Our pictures are magnificent and worthy of framing. More

Beautiful Mother Nature at her best. Great family place for hiking and playing outside. More

Grafton Notch State Park is a jewel that doesn't attract as many visitors as it might, being somewhat off the beaten track. That only makes it more attractive. For those looking for an easy trail, the one to Step Falls is just a half-mile and ends at a 200-foot waterfall on Wight Brook. Further up Highway 26, there are parking... More

Lovely, though a somewhat tougher climb than we expected! Very vertical for the upper 2/3rds but wow! It was fun, challenging, and gorgeous in the fall. A little busy on weekends-- not too bad on the trail, but parking filled up at the trailhead. More

My wife and I visited Bethel last fall and discovered this beautiful park. We had originally intended to stay and explore mostly in New Hampshire, but were very glad we chose Maine instead. Grafton Notch is not well known and I really hope it stays that way. When compared to the "Kank" in New Hampshire the traffic count is puny,... More

We couldn't do much hiking, as everything was covered in ice and we didn't have proper equipment, but the Bethel Chamber of Commerce directed us to a few flat sites that were easily accessible and just gorgeous: Screw Auger Falls Gorge, Mother Walker Falls Gorge, and Moose Cave Gorge. More

Great waterfalls and hiking trails. Also nice uncrowded picnic areas More

Scenic drive. Stopped and visited Screw Auger Falls. Good photo opportunities. Good pegmatite geology exposed in stream bedrock. More

My wife and I are not avid hikers, nor do we have proper hiking gear, but we are both athletic and always looking for physical activities that challanges our mind and body. Eyebrow loop trail was a perfect day 1/2 day hike for us. The first portion is not steep nor challenging. Once you get to this massive slab of... More