SUMMARY: Evans Notch (elevation 1,410 feet) is a mountain pass in Maine's White Mountains, about 1 mile east of the New Hampshire border offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and watershed. The notch is bisected by Maine State Route 113 on its way from Fryeburg on the Saco River in the south to Gilead on the Androscoggin River in the north.
MORE INFORMATION: Hiking Trails near Evans Notch: The notch serves as the starting point for a number of hiking trails. The Royce Trail, Laughing Lion Trail, and East Royce Trail all climb the Royce Mountains to the west, while the Bickford Brook Trail and Spruce Hill Trail lead to Speckled Mountain to the east. The Mud Brook and Caribou Loop trail is another popular hike on the eastern side of State Route 113. Seven other popular trails are located further south off Route 113 in the White Mountains National Forest.
TRAILS SOUTH OF EVANS NOTCH:
- Laughing Lion Trail: A moderately challenging 2.0 mile out and back trail with an elevation gain of 1,161 feet. Located near Gilead, ME.
- Basin & Hermit Falls Trail: A moderately challenging 2.8 mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 141 feet. Located near Chatham, NH.
- Basin Rim Trail from Basin Brook Reservoir:Â A moderately challenging 4.7 mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 1,400 feet. Located near Chatham, NH.
- Mount Meader via Basin Rim Trail: A challenging 6.9 mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 2,290 feet. Located near Chatham, NH.
- Rattlesnake Pool: An easy 2.1 mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 216 feet. Located near Stow, ME. More about Rattlesnake Pool >
- Blueberry Mountain via Stone House Trail: A moderately challenging 4.8 mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 1,253 feet. Located near Chatham, NH.
- White Cairn Trail: An easy 2.1 mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 216 feet. Located near Stow, ME.
- Shell Pond Loop: An easy 3.3 mile loop trail with an elevation gain of 170 feet. Located near Stow, ME.
TRAILS NORTH OF EVANS NOTCH:
- East Royce Trail: A challenging 3.0 mile out and back trail with an elevation gain of 1,643 feet. Located near Gilead, ME.
- Speckled Mountain via Spruce Hill & Bickford Brook Trails: A moderately challenging 5.8 mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 1,774 feet. Located near Gilead, ME.
- West & East Royce Mountains via the Royce Trail: A challenging 4.8 mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 2,463 feet. Located near Gilead, ME.
- Mud Brook & Caribou Loop Trail: A moderately challenging 6.6 mile loop trail with an elevation gain of 1,958 feet. Located near Gilead, ME.
- The Roost Trail: A challenging 2.8 mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 1,141 feet. Located near Gilead, ME.
Visit AllTrails.com for directions, parking information and trails maps for the trails listed above.
