Maine Fall Foliage in Grafton Notch, Part 2
Maine Fall Foliage in Grafton Notch
Guest post from Maine photographer Stephen Beckwith of www.scenesofmaine.com, an outdoor enthusiast and photographer for the past four years. A champion of all things Maine and capturing his state in all its pristine beauty, you can purchase prints and talk to him on his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/scenesofmainephotography.
This is the second stop along Route 26 and my second favorite fall foliage stop. If you missed my first article please click the link for Maine Fall Foliage in Grafton Notch pt 1. And here is Grafton Notch Falls part 3.
SCREW AUGER FALLS
Shortly after leaving Step Falls and continuing North on Rt. 26, you will formally enter Grafton Notch State Park Maine, designated by a big wooden signpost. About 1/2 mile after this, you will come to Screw Auger Falls on your left. There is a large parking lot and a very short walk to the falls.
Screw Auger is along Bear River and is pretty much the total opposite of Step Falls in its appearance. Screw Auger is a thunderous fall plunging into a gorge of granite, and is quite the sight to be seen and heard. There is a wooden fence for your protection along the edge of the falls, which offers great close-up and personal views of the gorge.
The best view, however, and the composition you see from most photographers including me, is at the end of the wooden fence. You must go around the fence and scamper up on an outcropping of rock that hangs over the gorge and gives you an unobstructed view of the falls and very colorful rock walls. This is not for the faint of heart and great care should be taken if you venture out on this rock. There is just enough room for one person and a tripod, but can often be wet from the spray of the falls during high water flows.
A warning about Route 26. This is a highly used trucking route and the big rigs are not sight-seeing, they are driving with a purpose. If you find yourself wanting to pull off the side of the road to take in a sight or snap some pictures, do it on a stretch of straight road and pull off as far as possible, keeping kids and pets safely away from the blacktop.
Stephen Beckwith
www.scenesofmaine.com
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