Waterfalls in Maine
Discover the best waterfalls in Maine, from towering 90-foot plunges to roadside cascades with swimming holes.
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FALLS Moxie Falls
The Forks, Moosehead
One of the tallest waterfalls in New England at over 90 feet, reached by a flat one-mile trail ending at a boardwalk overlook above the gorge.
FALLS Screw Auger Falls
Newry, Western Mountains
A roadside gorge waterfall in Grafton Notch State Park with carved potholes, swimming holes, and an easy 0.1-mile path to the viewing area.
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FALLS Moxie Falls
The Forks, Moosehead
One of the tallest waterfalls in New England at over 90 feet, reached by a flat one-mile trail ending at a boardwalk overlook above the gorge.
FALLS Screw Auger Falls
Newry, Western Mountains
A roadside gorge waterfall in Grafton Notch State Park with carved potholes, swimming holes, and an easy 0.1-mile path to the viewing area.
FALLS Angel Falls
Houghton, Western Mountains
A 90-foot ribbon waterfall tucked into the woods of Township D, reached by a short but rugged trail with multiple stream crossings.
FALLS Smalls Falls
Rangeley, Western Mountains
A colorful 54-foot cascade on the Sandy River with natural swimming holes, picnic tables, and easy access right off Route 4.
Dunn Falls
Andover, Western Mountains
A pair of dramatic waterfalls on the Ellis River, with an 80-foot lower falls and a 70-foot upper falls reached by a loop on the Appalachian Trail.
FALLS Katahdin Stream Falls
Millinocket, Aroostook & Katahdin
50-foot waterfall on the Hunt Trail approach to Katahdin in Baxter State Park.
Houston Brook Falls
Pleasant Ridge, Moosehead
30-foot cascade with a deep swimming hole at the base, easy trail access.
Rattlesnake Flume & Pool
Stoneham, Western Mountains
Natural water slide into an emerald pool in the White Mountain National Forest.
Mosher Hill Falls
Farmington, Western Mountains
25-foot waterfall on a short easy trail in the Sandy River watershed.
Tobey Falls
Medway, Aroostook & Katahdin
Roadside cascade on the way to Baxter State Park, easy to stop and photograph.
FALLS Coos Canyon
Byron, Western Mountains
Dramatic Swift River gorge with swimming holes and recreational gold panning.
FALLS Mother Walker Falls
Grafton Township, Western Mountains
Deep glacial gorge in Grafton Notch State Park near Screw Auger Falls.
Kezar Falls
Lovell, Western Mountains
Hidden gorge swimming hole on the Kezar River with cascading falls.
Grand Falls
The Forks, Aroostook & Katahdin
Remote 40-foot horseshoe waterfall on the Dead River.