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Hiking at Grafton Notch

posted on August 30, 2019

I would never call myself a hiker, but for some reason, I decided to push myself a little bit on the trails recently.

Specifically, I headed over to Grafton Notch and hit a couple of the “moderate” loop trails around Old Spec Mountain. Both trails I took joined forces with the Appalachian Trail at certain points.

Table Rock Trail

Table Rock Trail is a 7.2 mile round trip that climbs 1,964 feet to the 3,124 foot summit of Table Rock Mountain. The trail ends 700 feet past the summit with spectacular views of Raven Cliff Falls, the Table Rock Reservoir, and the Caesars Head escarpment.

Eyebrow Loop Trail

The Eyebrow Loop Trail is considered more difficult than Table Rock and rises steeply to a 2,900-foot shelf-overlook on Old Speck Mountain.

These were quite challenging trails for me, so I was glad to have a nice fire and good food at the end of each day.

Grafton Notch Camping

posted on August 28, 2017

As far as Ruby Jean is concerned, ATV roads aren’t just for ATVs, and Maine is unspeakably beautiful. Even outside the coast.

In and Around Grafton Notch, Maine

posted on October 6, 2016

Having experienced near-peak foliage and the general beauty of Maine around Grafton Notch, we decided to extend our stay a few days. We took a short evening hike and it was absolutely spectacular.

Halloween is definitely in the air…

Beech Hill Preserve

posted on November 29, 2015

After a long morning in the Jeep, the dogs were thrilled to get a chance to stretch their legs.
We were all rewarded at the top with some interesting history of Beech Nut Hut and a wonderfully peaceful view of the ocean.
And for some reason, Greg thought it would be a good idea to record the sound of the sun setting.

Sweet Chilli, Augusta ME

posted on November 28, 2015

It always seems that great Thai food happens in unlikely places. Never more true than when we rolled into Augusta, ME and found ourselves lunching at Sweet Chilli.