Grafton Loop East Branch Trail
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Maine · oxford County

Grafton Loop East Branch Trail

Long mountain loop segment through notch and ridge landscapes.

Rating
Length
7.6 mi
Difficulty
6
County
oxford
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About This Trail

A 7.6-mile segment of the 38.6-mile Grafton Loop Trail, a backcountry route through the Mahoosuc Mountains requiring multi-day preparation and proper gear. This eastern section traverses notch-and-ridge landscapes with significant elevation changes through dense spruce-fir forest, connecting to the Appalachian Trail near Old Speck Mountain.

Location

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Coordinates: 45.5399735, -68.7091979
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Getting There

From Newry, take ME-26 north 4.7 miles from the Route 2 junction. Turn right into the gravel parking area at the southern trailhead for the Grafton Loop Trail, just north of Eddy Road.

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Katahdin Abol Trail

Steep Baxter ascent with scrambly sections and major alpine summit views.

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Gulf Hagas Pleasant River Trail

Forest and river approach route into Gulf Hagas gorge country.

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Katahdin Helon Taylor Trail

Classic exposed ridge route to Katahdin's summit plateau.

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South Turner Mountain Trail

Steady Baxter climb to open summit ledges and broad panoramas.

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Highly exposed alpine traverse across Katahdin's dramatic ridge.

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