Grafton Notch (ME 26)
ME 26Newry to Upton · Maine
Distance22.0mi · 35 km
Drive time40 minon the road
DifficultyEasy
MountainForestGorge
Quiet pass through Grafton Notch State Park past Screw Auger Falls.
ME 26 runs north from Newry near Sunday River through Grafton Notch State Park toward Upton and the New Hampshire line, a designated scenic byway following the Bear River past Screw Auger Falls, Mother Walker Falls and the surrounding Mahoosuc peaks. It is a relaxed, flowing drive through a steep glacial notch rather than a hard technical road. Services are sparse once you leave Newry. Mind moose in the notch, cars pulling off suddenly at the waterfall lots, and frost heaves and ice in the shaded gorge.
Where it runs
NewryStart · Maine
UptonEnd · USA
Character
Corners30bends
Tightness3of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb400 mtotal ascent
Summit543 mhighest point · 1781 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
350 m rangeKnow before you go
- Moose in the notch
- Cars stopping at waterfalls
- Ice in the shaded gorge
Sources
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