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Echo Lake Beach (Acadia NP)
Mount Desert, Maine
Acadia NP's freshwater swim beach on the southwest side of Mount Desert Island. Seasonal lifeguard, park fee.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possible
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MEQuarryThe Ledges
MILLINOCKET, Maine
Flooded granite quarry near Millinocket, Maine. Cold deep water with rough, unmanaged entry.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possible
MEPondTumbledown Pond (mountain)
Weld, Maine
Alpine-feeling mountain pond on the saddle of Tumbledown Mountain in Weld, Maine. Strenuous hike-in cold swim.
Walk: shortTrail: hardParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3
MEBlockRumford Falls
Rumford, Maine
A major Androscoggin River waterfall through downtown Rumford, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommended
MEPunchbowlScrew Auger Falls (Gulf Hagas)
T7 R9 NWP, Maine
Gulf Hagas Screw Auger Falls: slot-canyon chute on the West Branch Pleasant River in T7 R9 NWP, Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: hardParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallow
METieredSwift River Falls
Roxbury, Maine
Tiered drop on the Swift River in Roxbury, Maine. Roadside scenic stop along the Route 17 corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommended
MEPlungeMoxie Falls
Moxie Gore, Maine
A roughly 90-foot single-drop waterfall on Moxie Stream in Moxie Gore near The Forks, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: trailheadNot recommended
MEMulti StepGulf Hagas
Bowdoin College Grant East, Maine
Maine's classic slate gorge on the West Branch Pleasant River in the KI Jo-Mary country. 8-mile AT-linked loop.
Walk: shortTrail: hardParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommended
MEPunchbowlRattlesnake Pool
Lovell, Maine
A deep clear plunge pool below Rattlesnake Flume in Lovell, Oxford County, Maine, near Evans Notch.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possible
MEMulti StepStep Falls
Newry, Maine
Multi-tiered cascade and ledge pools on Wight Brook in Newry, Maine. Short walk from a preserve lot off Route 26.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possible
METieredCoos Canyon
Byron, Maine
A short gorge on the Swift River in Byron, Maine, on Route 17. Pools, low jumps, and a classic rest-area swim and gold-panning stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possible
MEMulti StepDunn Falls
Andover, Maine
A tall multi-tier waterfall on the West Branch of the Ellis River in Andover, Maine. AT access from East B Hill Road.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallow
MECascadeGrand Falls
Township 3, Maine
Lesser-known Maine Highlands cascade in the Wellington / Kingsbury area of Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommended
MEMulti StepSmalls Falls
South of Rangeley, Maine
Tiered Sandy River roadside waterfall south of Rangeley on Route 4, Township E, western Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possible
MEPunchbowlFrenchman's Hole
Bethel, Maine
Classic Bull Branch swim hole off Sunday River Road north of Bethel, Maine, with deep pool, ledge, and cliff jumps.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possible
MEPunchbowlScrew Auger Falls (Grafton Notch)
Newry, Maine
Grafton Notch State Park's polished slot-rock waterfall on the Bear River in Newry, Maine. Route 26 roadside.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possible
MEPlungeAngel Falls
Township D, Maine
A tall narrow drop on Mountain Brook in Township D, reached by an unpaved approach west of Houghton / Rangeley.
Walk: mediumTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallow
MEHorsetailHouston Brook Falls
Pleasant Ridge, Maine
A short-trail horsetail waterfall off Route 201 near Bingham, in Pleasant Ridge Plantation.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleAllagash Lake
Allagash Lake region, Maine
A remote paddle-only wilderness lake inside the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Annabessacook Lake (public access)
Monmouth / Winthrop area, Maine
A warm central-Maine lake between Monmouth and Winthrop; small town landings, quiet dip rather than a beach day.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Aroostook State Park
Presque Isle, Maine
Maine's first state park, with a small sandy swim beach on Echo Lake below Quaggy Jo Mountain in Presque Isle.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Aziscohos Lake
Parkertown / Lincoln area, Maine
A large cold reservoir on the Magalloway in Lincoln Plantation, in western Maine's Rangeley country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Babb's Bridge swimming hole (Presumpscot)
Gorham / Windham, Maine
An informal Presumpscot River swimming hole downstream of Babb's Bridge on the Gorham / Windham line.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleBarker Pond (Waterford)
Waterford, Maine
A quiet Waterford pond in the hill country east of Bethel; informal swim access, not a developed beach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Barrett's Cove (Megunticook Lake)
Camden, Maine
Camden's free town beach on Megunticook Lake, with a sandy entry, picnic tables, and Mount Battie views.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleBaskahegan Lake
Brookton / Wesley area, Maine
A large quiet Downeast interior lake in the Brookton / Wesley area of Washington County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Blueberry Ridge Pools
Lovell, Maine
Ledge pools associated with the Blueberry Ridge Trail in the Cold River / Evans Notch country; stored town value needs field verification on which state line the pools sit.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleBonne Eagle Pond (Hollis)
Hollis, Maine
The Saco River impoundment above the Bonny Eagle dam in Hollis / Buxton, in York County west of Portland.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Boyden Lake (Perry)
Perry, Maine
A large freshwater lake in Perry, in Washington County near the Canadian border. Informal swims and paddling.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Brassua Lake (public boat access)
Somerset County, Maine
A large Moosehead-country lake west of Rockwood; public boat access with informal swim off the launch.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Bristol Dam
DAMARISCOTTA, Maine
The low dam and historic alewife fish ladder at Damariscotta Mills; a spring wildlife spectacle, not a true swim hole.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offBryant Pond (Woodstock area)
Woodstock / Greenwood, Maine
A small village pond with a public town beach in Bryant Pond (Woodstock and Greenwood), in Maine's Oxford Hills.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Bunganut Pond / Limerick area ponds
Limerick, Maine
A York County pond in Limerick and the wider small-pond network of southern Maine; casual summer swim and paddle.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Charles Pond
Phippsburg, Maine
A small freshwater pond in Phippsburg, Maine, on the Midcoast peninsula between the Kennebec and New Meadows River.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleChina Lake State Park (China)
China, Maine
Public access on China Lake in the town of China, Maine. Small town-level swim area; there is no formal state park here.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleCobbosseecontee Lake (public landings)
Manchester / Litchfield area, Maine
Public boat-launch accesses on Cobbosseecontee Lake across Manchester, Monmouth, Winthrop, and Litchfield.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Crescent Beach State Park
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
A mile-long crescent-shaped sand beach in Cape Elizabeth, south of Portland. Family-friendly state park with a bathhouse and picnic grounds.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleCross Lake (Saint John Valley)
Fort Kent / Saint John VIC, Maine
A large Fish River chain lake in Aroostook County's Saint John Valley, with state boat-launch access near Fort Kent.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Crystal Lake (Harrison)
Harrison, Maine
Harrison's town-beach lake in Cumberland County's Sebago / Long Lake country. Small family swim area and boat launch.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land
Cutler, Maine
A 12,234-acre Bold Coast public preserve in Cutler, with 10 miles of coastal hiking on the Bay of Fundy.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleDamariscotta Lake (public access points)
Jefferson / Nobleboro area, Maine
Small public and town-level shoreline access points on Damariscotta Lake across Jefferson, Nobleboro, and Newcastle.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Damariscotta Lake State Park
Jefferson, Maine
A sandy freshwater swim beach at the north end of Damariscotta Lake in Jefferson, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleDonnell Pond Public Reserved Land
Sullivan, Maine
State-managed reserved land in Sullivan with Schoodic Beach and Redman's Beach on Donnell Pond, reached by short hikes.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleDrews Lake (Hodgdon area)
Hodgdon, Maine
A southern Aroostook lake off the I-95 corridor near Houlton. Public boat landing, quiet camp-lined shoreline.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Eagle Lake (Aroostook town / lake)
Eagle Lake, Maine
A large St. John Valley lake in northern Aroostook with a town waterfront park and state boat landings.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3East End Beach (Portland)
Portland, Maine
A small Casco Bay city beach at the foot of Portland's Eastern Promenade, with boat launch and waterfront park.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleEast Grand Lake (public landings)
Danforth / Weston area, Maine
An international-border lake in eastern Maine with Weston and Danforth public boat landings and a small town beach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3East Musquash Lake
Topsfield, Maine
A quiet Washington County lake in Topsfield, east-interior Maine. Small boat landing, very limited beach access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3East Pond (East Newport)
East Newport, Maine
A Sebasticook chain pond near East Newport with a public boat landing. Warms in late summer; shallow weedy edges.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Emerald Pool
Lovell, Maine
A small clear pool in the Evans Notch corridor near Lovell, Maine and Chatham, New Hampshire. Cold, shallow, slick ledge.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleFlagstaff Lake (shoreline access)
Stratton / Eustis area, Maine
A large Dead River impoundment at the foot of the Bigelows, with boat-landing access near Stratton and Eustis.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Forest Lake (Alfred)
Alfred, Maine
A small York County town lake in Alfred, southern Maine. Town beach plus a small boat launch.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Fort Foster Park
Kittery, Maine
An 88-acre Kittery town park on Gerrish Island with rocky beaches, tidal pools, and old fort batteries. Seasonal gate fee.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleGardner Lake (Whiting)
Whiting, Maine
A cold coastal-plain lake in Whiting, Washington County, Maine. Public landing, paddles and short swims near the put-in.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Goose Rocks Beach
Kennebunkport, Maine
Three-mile sand beach in Kennebunkport, Maine, with cold Atlantic water and a paid beach-permit system in season.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowGreat East Lake (Acton / Shapleigh)
Acton / Shapleigh, Maine
Deep, cold border lake between Maine and New Hampshire in Acton / Shapleigh. Public landings, small beach pockets.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Great Pond (Belgrade)
Belgrade / Rome area, Maine
Largest of the Belgrade Lakes, 8,500+ acres between Belgrade and Rome in Kennebec County. Public landings, busy summer lake.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Hawkes Preserve (Presumpscot River)
Gorham, Maine
A Presumpscot Land Trust preserve in Gorham with a short trail to river access on the Presumpscot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowHebron Pond (Hebron)
Monson, Maine
A small Maine pond with informal local access; source town and coordinates disagree, so confirm on the ground.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Highland Lake (Bridgton)
Bridgton, Maine
A mid-sized Bridgton lake with town beach and campground access, in the Sebago region.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Jasper Beach
Machiasport, Maine
Machiasport's famous wave-rounded cobble beach on the Downeast coast.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleJunior Lake (Princeton area landings)
Princeton / Woodland, Maine
A large Downeast lake near Princeton / Woodland, accessed by informal landings in Washington County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Keoka Lake (Waterford)
Waterford, Maine
Small western-foothills lake in Waterford with a town landing and informal shoreline swim use.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Kettle Cove
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Small town-managed cove beach in Cape Elizabeth, next to Crescent Beach State Park on Casco Bay.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleKezar Lake (Lovell)
Lovell, Maine
Long clear Oxford County lake in Lovell with limited public swim access; most shoreline is private.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Kineo public beach (Rockwood)
Rockwood, Maine
Small Rockwood town-access beach on Moosehead Lake, across from Mount Kineo. Cold water and minimal amenities.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowLake George Regional Park (Canal Lake)
Naples, Maine
Two-town Lake George Regional Park between Canaan and Skowhegan, with east-side and west-side swim beaches.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleLake St. George State Park
Liberty, Maine
Small state-park sand beach on Lake St. George in Liberty, Waldo County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleLakewood
BAR HARBOR, Maine
Small freshwater pond on Mount Desert Island in Bar Harbor; not the Richardson Lakes Lakewood camps.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleLaverriere Park (Presumpscot)
Westbrook, Maine
Westbrook city park on the Presumpscot River, with mown lawn and informal river access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleLeigh's Mill Pond
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine
Small South Berwick pond along the Salmon Falls River corridor in York County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleLily Bay State Park (Moosehead Lake)
Beaver Cove, Maine
Maine state park on the east shore of Moosehead Lake in Beaver Cove, with a small sand beach and campgrounds.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleLittle Concord Pond (wilderness pond)
White Mountain NF (near NH border), Maine
Small WMNF-adjacent pond in the Stow / Evans Notch area of Oxford County; appears to duplicate the Stow / Evans Notch row.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Little Concord Pond (WMNF spillover)
Stow / Evans Notch, Maine
Small hike-in pond in the Stow / Evans Notch country of Oxford County, on the Maine side of WMNF.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Little Sebago Lake (public landings)
Gray / Raymond, Maine
Busy Cumberland County lake shared by Gray and Windham with small public landings rather than one big park.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Long Dam
FARMINGTON, Maine
A low-confidence Farmington swim-access listing with mismatched coordinates.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleLong Lake (Bridgton / Naples)
Bridgton / Naples, Maine
Large Sebago-region lake shared between Bridgton and Naples, with public town beaches and boat landings.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Lucia Beach (Birch Point State Park)
Owls Head, Maine
Crescent saltwater beach inside Birch Point State Park in Owls Head, Maine, on Penobscot Bay.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleMadawaska Lake
Madawaska Lake Township area, Maine
A deep northern lake in Madawaska Lake Township, Aroostook County, Maine; small public landing.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Mahoosuc Land Trust Valentine Farm trails (swim nearby)
Bethel, Maine
Mahoosuc Land Trust conservation campus in Bethel with Androscoggin River trails and informal river access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleMaranacook Lake (public beaches)
Readfield / Winthrop, Maine
Lake shared between Readfield and Winthrop, Maine, with public town beaches and boat landings.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3McGrath Pond (Belgrade/Oakland area)
Rome / Oakland area, Maine
A small Belgrade Lakes pond between Oakland and Rome, Maine; quieter than Great Pond.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Meddybemps Lake
Alexander / Baileyville area, Maine
A large Washington County lake in Meddybemps / Alexander country, Downeast Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Messalonskee Lake (stream beaches)
Belgrade / Oakland, Maine
The southernmost Belgrade Lakes lake between Oakland and Belgrade, Kennebec County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Minnehonk Lake (Mount Vernon)
Mount Vernon, Maine
A small deep lake southeast of Mount Vernon village, Kennebec County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Moose Cave (Grafton Notch)
Newry, Maine
A deep slot gorge on the Bear River in Grafton Notch State Park, Newry, Maine. Fenced viewing platform only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offDist: shortMooseleuk Lake
T10 R9 WELS, Maine
A remote North Maine Woods lake in T10 R9 WELS, Aroostook County. Gated logging-road access, no public beach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Mooselookmeguntic Lake (public access)
Rangeley / Franklin / W Township, Maine
A large lake in the Rangeley chain with limited public access via Haines Landing in Oquossoc, Franklin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Mount Blue State Park (Webb Lake)
Weld, Maine
A sand swim beach on Webb Lake in Mount Blue State Park, Weld, Maine, with views of Tumbledown.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleMousam Lake (public access)
Shapleigh / Kennebunk area, Maine
A large southern-Maine lake in Shapleigh and Acton, York County. Public launches; no developed swim beach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Moxie Pond
Moxie Gore, Maine
A long, narrow lake in Moxie Gore near The Forks, crossed by the AT at its south end. Informal access only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Nahmakanta Lake
T1 R11 WELS / Jo Mary region, Maine
A long wilderness lake in the Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land, 100-Mile Wilderness, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3North Pond (Smithfield)
Smithfield, Maine
The northernmost lake in the Belgrade Lakes chain, in Smithfield, Maine. Informal public access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Norway Lake / Pennesseewassee (town beach)
Norway, Maine
The town swim beach on Pennesseewassee Lake (Norway Lake) in Norway, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleNumber Five Mountain area brooks
The Forks / Jackman area, Maine
Remote small pools and cascades on brooks around Number Five Mountain in West Forks / Jackman country, Somerset County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possiblePanther Pond (Raymond)
Raymond, Maine
A Raymond town beach on Panther Pond in the Sebago region, Cumberland County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Peabody Pond (Sebago / Naples area)
Sebago / Naples, Maine
A Sebago-region lake in Sebago, Naples, and Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine. State boat-launch access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Peaks-Kenny State Park (Sebec Lake)
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
A state-park sand beach on Sebec Lake in Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possiblePemaquid Beach Park
Bristol, Maine
A crescent sand saltwater beach in Bristol on the Pemaquid peninsula, Lincoln County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possiblePopham Beach State Park
Phippsburg, Maine
A long Atlantic sand beach at the Kennebec/Morse river mouths in Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possiblePortage Lake
Portage Lake / Ashland area, Maine
A working Aroostook County lake between Portage Lake and Ashland, with public landings and camps.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Presumpscot River Trail (Portland / Falmouth)
Portland / Falmouth, Maine
Portland/Falmouth trail along the Presumpscot River with informal wading spots. Not a classic swim scene.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowPushaw Lake (public landings)
Orono / Orono vicinity, Maine
A large Orono/Bangor-area lake in Penobscot County with several public landings. University of Maine summer stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Quoddy Head State Park
Lubec, Maine
Easternmost-point state park in Lubec, Washington County, with cliff trails and West Quoddy Head Light.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRange Pond State Park
Poland, Maine
A family freshwater beach on Lower Range Pond in Poland, a BPL day-use unit in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleRangeley Lake State Park
Rangeley, Maine
BPL day-use beach and campground on the south shore of Rangeley Lake in Franklin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleRattlesnake Brook
Lovell, Maine
The Cold River feeder brook through the Rattlesnake Flume/Pool area in Lovell, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleReid State Park
Phippsburg, Maine
A saltwater state park beach on the Georgetown peninsula, Sagadahoc County, Maine. Cold Atlantic water.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleRichardson Lake (Andover area)
Andover / Woodstock area, Maine
A large, deep border-country lake in Oxford County, Maine, with South Arm Campground and public landings.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Roque Bluffs State Park
Roque Bluffs, Maine
A Washington County state park with a cold saltwater cobble beach and a warmer freshwater pond behind it.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleRoyal River
YARMOUTH, Maine
Yarmouth village river with Royal River Park along the downtown corridor, Cumberland County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleSaint Froid Lake
T14 R7 WELS, Maine
A long cold Fish River chain lake in Winterville Plt / T14 R7 WELS, Aroostook County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Salmon Lake
Dennistown / Somerset area, Maine
A small Aroostook County lake near Washburn/Wade (
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Sand Beach (Acadia NP)
Mount Desert, Maine
Acadia's cold-water sand beach on the Park Loop Road, between Great Head and The Beehive, Mount Desert Island.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleSand Pond (Denmark)
Denmark, Maine
A small western-foothills pond in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine, distinct from the Limington Sand Pond.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Sandy River
Farmington, Maine
The Sandy River through Farmington village in Franklin County, with informal wading and swim bends.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleSchoodic Lake (Piscataquis County)
Lake View / Brownville area, Maine
A large interior lake in Lake View / Brownville, Piscataquis County, Maine. Not Acadia's Schoodic.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Schoodic Point (Acadia)
Winter Harbor, Maine
Acadia NP's rocky ocean headland on the Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, Maine. Viewing only, not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedScraggly Lake
T7 R8 WELS, Maine
A remote pond in T7 R8 WELS, Penobscot County, Maine. Public Reserved Land with campground and launch.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Sebago Lake State Park
Casco, Maine
Maine's busy state park beach on the north shore of Sebago Lake, straddling Casco and Naples.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleSebasticook Lake (Newport / Corinna)
Newport / Corinna, Maine
A large central-Maine lake between Newport and Corinna, Penobscot County, with public beaches and landings.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Sennebec Pond (Appleton)
Appleton, Maine
A quiet rural pond with a Route 131 boat launch in Appleton, Knox County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Seven Tree Pond (Union)
Union, Maine
A midcoast pond on the Saint George River chain in Union, Knox County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Simpson's Point (Brunswick)
Brunswick, Maine
A small tidal town landing on Middle Bay in Brunswick, Maine. Salt water, tight parking, local favorite.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowSmarts Brook swimming hole (Waterville area)
Waterville area, Maine
A small brook-pool swim stop in the Waterville area, Kennebec County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleSquare Pond (Shapleigh)
Shapleigh, Maine
A southern-Maine pond in Shapleigh, York County, with town-landing access among camp-ringed shore.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Sunday River Resort summer river spots
Newry, Maine
Informal summer wade pools along the Sunday River below the ski resort in Newry, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleSwan Lake State Park
Swanville, Maine
Day-use state park with a sandy swim beach and picnic area on Swan Lake in Swanville, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleSysladobsis Lake (public access)
Washington County, Maine
Large remote lake near Lakeville and Springfield, Maine. Informal public access used by anglers and paddlers.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3The Bowl (Acadia NP)
Mount Desert, Maine
Small mountain tarn between Champlain and the Beehive in Acadia NP, reached on foot from Sand Beach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowThe Honey Hole (Sunday River)
Newry, Maine
Locally known Sunday River swim bend below the ski resort in Newry, Maine. Informal pull-off access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleThe Letter S (Sunday River)
Newry, Maine
Locally named S-bend swim hole on the Sunday River in Newry, Maine. Informal pull-off access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleThomas Point Beach
Brunswick, Maine
Private beach, campground, and event grounds on Thomas Bay in Brunswick, Maine. Tidal sand flats, family day use.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialDist: shortTrickey Pond (public access)
Naples, Maine
Deep clear kettle pond in Naples, Maine. Small town public access with a rocky-sandy entry.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Tripp Pond (Lyman)
Lyman, Maine
Small local pond in Lyman, Maine. Informal public access for paddle and shore swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Two Lights State Park
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Rocky Cape Elizabeth headland state park with ocean views. Picnic and tide-pool park, not a swim beach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialDist: shortUnity Pond (Lake Winnecook)
Unity, Maine
Large shallow lake in Unity, Maine (Lake Winnecook). Town public access with a small swim area.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Upper Mattawamkeag Lake (Island Falls)
Island Falls, Maine
Large remote lake near Island Falls, Maine. Public landing with a rocky-sandy entry; paddlers and anglers.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Wassookeag Lake (Dexter)
Dexter, Maine
Classic central Maine camp lake on the north side of Dexter, with a town-maintained public beach and boat landing.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Watchic Pond (Standish)
Standish, Maine
Small pond in Standish, Cumberland County, with a town-maintained boat landing area as the main public access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Webster Lake (Franklin County)
T6 R9 WELS, Maine
A low-confidence Webster Lake listing with county and coordinate mismatch.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Wesserunsett Lake (Madison / Lakewood)
Madison, Maine
Lake in Madison, Somerset County, with the historic Lakewood community and Lakewood Theatre on its east shore.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3West Grand Lake (public landings)
Grand Lake Stream / Forest City area, Maine
Large Downeast border lake in Washington County, with public boat landings along the east shore near Grand Lake Stream.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Weston's Beach
FRYEBURG, Maine
Informal Saco River shoreline swim access in Fryeburg, Maine, in Oxford County's Lakes & Mountains country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleWight Brook (Step Falls context)
Newry, Maine
Brook feeding the Step Falls Preserve cascades in Newry, Maine, in the Grafton Notch corridor of Oxford County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleWilson Pond (Windham town beach)
Windham, Maine
Small town-maintained swim beach on Wilson Pond in Windham, Maine, run by Windham Parks & Recreation.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowWinslow Park
Freeport, Maine
Freeport town park on the Casco Bay shoreline with rocky / sandy swim access and a small campground.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowWolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Freeport, Maine
Freeport coastal state park on Casco Bay with wooded trails, cobble shoreline, tide pools, and osprey-island viewpoints.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleWoolen Mill Hole
FARMINGTON, Maine
Local brook swim pool on a historic mill site in Farmington, Maine, in Franklin County's Lakes & Mountains country.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleAbbott Brook Falls
Bethel, Maine
A tiered waterfall near Bethel on Abbott Brook in western Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAbol Falls
T2 R9, Maine
A cascade on the West Branch of the Penobscot near Abol Bridge, at the gateway to Baxter State Park.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAlbany Basins
Albany Township, Maine
Water-carved potholes, small basins, and cascades in Albany Township between Bethel and Evans Notch.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowAlder Stream Falls
Alder Stream Township, Maine
A remote tiered waterfall in the Eustis and Flagstaff Lake country of western Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAlgers Falls
Greenville, Maine
A low-confidence Moosehead-area cascade listing with coordinates that need field verification.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAllagash Falls
T15 R11, Maine
A ~40 ft remote cascade on the Allagash River, reached by canoe inside the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAllens Falls
Windham, Maine
A small local brook cascade in Windham in southern Cumberland County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAmbajejus Falls
T1 R9, Maine
A remote-feeling cascade near Ambajejus Lake south of Baxter State Park.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAmmacongan Falls
Allagash, Maine
A cascade in the remote Allagash town area of Aroostook County, far-north Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAmmonscoggin Falls
Westbrook, Maine
A small urban cascade on the Presumpscot corridor in Westbrook, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAndover Falls
Andover, Maine
A modest cascade near Andover in western Maine's Mahoosuc foothills.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAndrews Falls
Windham, Maine
A small local cascade in the Windham area of Cumberland County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAriscoos Falls
Lincoln Plantation, Maine
A Millinocket-area cascade reached by logging-road travel in Katahdin country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedArnold Falls
Stratton, Maine
A small roadside cascade in the Stratton and Eustis corridor along Route 27.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAroostook Falls
T7, Maine
A cascade on the Aroostook River near the Canadian border, far-north Aroostook County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAttean Falls
Bradstreet, Maine
Quickwater drops on the Moose River below Attean Pond, a Moose River Bow Trip feature near Jackman.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAuburn Falls
Auburn, Maine
A small urban cascade in Auburn in the Lewiston-Auburn metro.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAugusta Falls
Augusta, Maine
A small downtown river feature along Augusta's Kennebec waterfront.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAustin Stream Falls
Moscow, Maine
A tiered brook waterfall on Austin Stream near Moscow, along Route 201 north of Bingham.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAyers Falls
Orono & Bradley, Maine
A modest local cascade in the Orono and Bradley area near the Penobscot corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedAziscohos Falls
Lincoln, Maine
A dam-release cascade on the Magalloway River below Aziscohos Lake, in Lincoln Plantation on the Oxford / Rangeley edge.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBachelder Falls
Stow, Maine
A lesser-known Stow-area cascade in western Maine; access point needs confirmation.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBacons Falls
Paris, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in the Paris / South Paris area of Oxford County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBad Little Falls
Machias, Maine
The signature downtown-Machias cascade on the Machias River, viewed from a small park and footbridge off Route 1.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBagaduce Falls
Brooksville, Maine
A reversing tidal falls on the Bagaduce in North Brooksville; roadside viewing, sea-kayak feature on the right tide.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBaker Pond Falls
Caratunk, Maine
A tiered outlet-stream waterfall in the Caratunk / Upper Kennebec area north of Bingham.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBaker Stream Falls
Greenville, Maine
A tiered waterfall on Baker Stream in the Moosehead Lake country near Greenville.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBakers Falls (Windham)
Windham, Maine
A small local cascade in Windham west of the Portland metro.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBakers Falls (Yarmouth)
Yarmouth, Maine
A small Royal River cascade in Yarmouth north of Portland.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBangor Falls
Bangor, Maine
A downtown Penobscot river feature in Bangor, seen from public overlooks and paths.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBar Mills
Hollis Center, Maine
A Saco River dam-and-cascade at Bar Mills village on the Buxton / Hollis line.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBarrow's Falls
Sangerville, Maine
A small inland cascade in the Sangerville area north of Dover-Foxcroft.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBarrows Falls
Monson, Maine
A small cascade near Monson on the road toward Moosehead Lake country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBasin Cove Falls
Harpswell, Maine
A lesser-known coastal feature in Harpswell, in the Casco Bay peninsulas southeast of Brunswick.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBasin Falls
Buckfield, Maine
A Nezinscot River cascade in Buckfield in rolling Oxford County country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBear Brook Falls
Kingsbury, Maine
A tiered cascade on Bear Brook near Kingsbury Plantation, in the hill country west of Dover-Foxcroft.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBeartrap Brook Falls
Unity, Maine
A tiered cascade on Beartrap Brook near Unity, in inland Waldo County between Augusta and Belfast.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBenton Falls
Benton, Maine
A Sebasticook River working-water feature in Benton near Waterville.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBerry's Falls
Rumford, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in the Rumford area of Oxford County, off the Androscoggin / Swift River network.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBickford Slides
Stow, Maine
Cascading slides on Bickford Brook in Evans Notch, reached from the Brickett Place / Stone House trailheads off Route 113.
Walk: mediumTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleBig Ambejackmockamus Falls
T3 R11, Maine
A West Branch Penobscot cascade in T3 R11 WELS, along the Golden Road corridor south of Baxter State Park.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBig Black Rapids
T15 R13 WELS, Maine
A Big Black River rapid in far-north Maine; corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBig Eddy
T3 R11, Maine
A famous landlocked salmon eddy on the West Branch Penobscot below McKay Station, in T3 R11 WELS on the Golden Road.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBig Falls
Addison, Maine
A low-confidence Addison cascade listing with mismatched attraction coordinates.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBig Falls (Grand Lake Stream)
Grand Lake Stream, Maine
A dam-influenced run on Grand Lake Stream below West Grand Lake, in one of Maine's best-known salmon villages.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBig Falls (Jonesboro)
Jonesboro, Maine
A lesser-known Downeast cascade near Jonesboro east of Machias.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBig Falls (Lower Cupsuptic)
Lower Cupsuptic, Maine
A ledge cascade on the Cupsuptic River in Lower Cupsuptic Township, in the Rangeley Lakes country of western Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBig Niagara Falls
Baxter State Park (T3 R10 WELS), Maine
The larger Baxter State Park ledge drop on Nesowadnehunk Stream, on the AT corridor. Access is inside the park, not in Millinocket proper.
Walk: mediumTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBig Rapids
Allagash, Maine
A remote whitewater stretch on the upper Allagash / St John corridor in far-north Aroostook County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBig Wilson Falls
Elliotsville, Maine
A dramatic gorge waterfall east of Greenville on Big Wilson Stream.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBigelow Brook Falls
Mayfield, Maine
A lesser-known tiered cascade in the hill country between Dover-Foxcroft and Moosehead.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBillfish Brook Falls
T6 R8, Maine
A remote tiered cascade in the Seboeis logging-road country south of Patten.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBillings Falls
Greenville, Maine
A signature Gulf Hagas cascade on the West Branch Pleasant River, on the AT / Rim Trail loop north of Greenville.
Trail: hardParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDist: longerBisco Falls
West Paris, Maine
A small cascade near West Paris in the Oxford Hills of western Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBlack Stream Falls
Sangerville, Maine
A tiered cascade on Black Stream in Sangerville, in the Dover-Foxcroft / Guilford hill country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBlue Hill Falls
Blue Hill, Maine
A reversing tidal falls at the Route 175 bridge between Blue Hill and South Blue Hill, on the Salt Pond to Blue Hill Bay channel.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBoars Head Falls
T9 R8 WELS, Maine
A remote North Maine Woods cascade north of Patten in headwaters country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBog Falls
Shirley, Maine
A small lesser-known cascade on a Shirley-area brook in the Moosehead gateway country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBonny Eagle Falls
Buxton & Hollis, Maine
The Saco River drop at the Bonny Eagle hydro dam in Hollis / Buxton, York County, Maine. Viewing only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBottle Brook Falls
Kingsbury, Maine
A tiered cascade in Kingsbury Plantation west of Dover-Foxcroft.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBowley Brook Gorge
Perkins, Maine
A compact brook gorge in Perkins Township north of Millinocket.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBowlin Falls
T5 R8, Maine
An East Branch Penobscot cascade near the Bowlin Pond camps in T5 R8 WELS, north of Patten.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBrann's Mill
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
A small historic mill cascade on a Dover-Foxcroft-area stream in the Piscataquis River watershed.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBrowns Falls
Roxbury, Maine
A low-confidence Maine cascade listing with coordinates that do not match the named town.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBrownville Falls
Brownville, Maine
A tiered East Branch Pleasant River cascade in the village of Brownville and Brownville Junction, Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Boy Falls
T5 R5, Maine
Cascade on the Magalloway River in T5 R5 BKP WKR, in the Parmachenee / upper Magalloway country of Franklin County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Canada Falls
Prentiss, Maine
Tiered drop in the unorganized Prentiss township in eastern Penobscot County, near the New Brunswick border.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBrunswick Falls
Brunswick, Maine
Androscoggin River dam drop at Fort Andross between Brunswick and Topsham; viewing and history, not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBubble Brook Falls
Bar Harbor, Maine
A small Acadia brook cascade near Bubble Pond on Mount Desert Island.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBuck Basin Falls
Greenville, Maine
A lightly developed forest-road cascade near Greenville in Moosehead country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBucks Falls
Willimantic, Maine
A small cascade on a Willimantic-area stream in the Sebec Lake side of the Moosehead gateway country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedBunker Stream Falls
Shirley, Maine
A tiered cascade on Bunker Stream in Shirley, in the Moosehead gateway country south of Greenville.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedButtermilk Falls
Greenville, Maine
A ledge cascade inside the Gulf Hagas National Natural Landmark, on the AT / Rim Trail loop north of Greenville.
Trail: hardParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDist: longerCapisic Falls
Portland, Maine
A small urban cascade on Capisic Brook in Portland.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCaratunk Falls
Solon & Embden, Maine
The historic Kennebec River dam falls at Solon and Embden, on the site of a former great salmon falls.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCarneys Falls
Windham, Maine
A small lesser-known cascade on a Windham-area brook in Cumberland County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCarry Brook Falls
Moxie Gore, Maine
A tiered cascade on Carry Brook in Moxie Gore, in the Kennebec Valley near The Forks and Moxie Falls.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCarrying Place Stream Falls
Carrying Place, Maine
A tiered cascade on Carrying Place Stream in Carrying Place Township, on the historic portage route in the Kennebec Valley.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCarter's Falls
Wilton, Maine
A small lesser-known cascade on a Wilton-area brook in the Tumbledown / Mount Blue foothill country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCarters Falls
Scarborough, Maine
A small coastal-plain cascade near the Scarborough Marsh lowlands in southern Cumberland County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCascade Brook Falls
Grafton, Maine
A tiered brook cascade in Grafton Township, in the Grafton Notch State Park corridor of the Mahoosucs.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCascade Falls
Saco, Maine
A small suburban cascade on Cascade Brook in Saco, in the Maine Beaches region.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedThe Cascade
Oakland, Maine
A ledge drop on Messalonskee Stream at the lake outlet in Oakland, in the Kennebec Valley west of Waterville.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCataract Falls
Biddeford & Saco, Maine
The historic drop on the Saco River between downtown Biddeford and Saco, viewed from bridges and the mill-district riverwalk.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedThe Cataracts
Andover West Surplus, Maine
Cascades, flumes, and pools on Frye Brook in Andover West Surplus, along the Appalachian Trail corridor in the Mahoosucs.
Walk: mediumTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowCathance River Falls
Topsham, Maine
A 15-foot drop at Head of Tide Park in Topsham, where the Cathance River meets the upper tide.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedChandler Mill Falls
Phillips, Maine
A small Chandler Mill Stream cascade near Phillips in Sandy River country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedChandler Mill Stream Falls
Near Rangeley, Maine
A nearby tiered brookfall on Chandler Mill Stream just across the line in Township E.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedChases Falls
Limington, Maine
A cascade in the Saco River corridor in Limington, in York County's western hills.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedChases Mills
Limington, Maine
A small, old mill-site cascade in Limington, roughly two miles west of Chases Falls.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedChasm Brook Falls
Bar Harbor, Maine
Small tiered drops on Chasm Brook on the western side of Mount Desert Island, in Acadia National Park.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedChisolm Falls
Chisholm, Maine
A dam-controlled industrial drop on the Androscoggin River at Chisholm village in Jay, in the paper-mill corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedChristmas Cove Falls
South Bristol, Maine
A minor local feature near Christmas Cove on Rutherford Island in South Bristol.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedChurchill Falls / Churchill Dam
T10 R12, Maine
The controlled drop at the outlet of Churchill Lake on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway; top of Chase Rapids.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedChurchill Stream Falls
T3 R1 NBKP, Maine
A small tiered brook drop in the Moosehead country west of Greenville.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedThe Chute
unknown, Maine
A short, ledgy rapid on the Crooked River between Scribners Mill and Sebago Lake, in the Casco / Raymond area.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedClearwater Brook Falls
Chain of Ponds Township, Maine
A tiered drop on Clearwater Brook in unorganized Chain of Ponds Township, near the Quebec line in Franklin County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedClifford Park Falls
Biddeford, Maine
A small drop on the brook in Clifford Park, Biddeford's main city-owned park.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedThe Cliffs
Greenville, Maine
A cliff face above Moosehead Lake in the Greenville area; a scenic overlook rather than a classic waterfall.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedClinton Falls
Clinton, Maine
A dam-controlled drop on the Sebasticook River at the village of Clinton.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCobb Brook Falls
Hebron, Maine
A tiered cascade on Cobb Brook in Hebron, in Oxford County's foothill country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCobscook Falls
Pembroke & Trescott, Maine
A tidal reversing-falls site at Mahar Point in Pembroke, viewed from Reversing Falls Park on Cobscook Bay.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCold Stream Falls
Johnson Mountain Township, Maine
A tiered Cold Stream drop in Johnson Mountain Township, in Somerset County's Kennebec Valley.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedColumbia Falls
Columbia Falls, Maine
The village cascade on the Pleasant River in Columbia Falls, a Downeast town just off Route 1.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCooper Brook Falls
TA R11, Maine
A tiered cascade on Cooper Brook along the AT in the 100-Mile Wilderness, with a nearby lean-to.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCoopers Falls
Milford, Maine
A lesser-known river feature near Milford on the Penobscot corridor opposite Old Town.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCowyard Falls
Willimantic, Maine
A Big Wilson Stream cascade near Willimantic, in Piscataquis County's Sebec Lake country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCrawford Brook Falls
Sebec, Maine
A tiered Crawford Brook cascade in Sebec, near the Sebec Lake outlet in Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCrocker Falls
Greenfield, Maine
A cascade in unorganized Greenfield Township, in the forested country east of Bangor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCrooked Pitch
T18 ED, Maine
A remote Washington County drop reached through gated or logging-road country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCrosby Falls
Strong, Maine
A small cascade near Strong in Franklin County, in the Sandy River valley between Farmington and Phillips.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedCumberland Mills Falls
Westbrook, Maine
The Presumpscot River dam and drop at Cumberland Mills in Westbrook, at the former SD Warren mill site.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDamariscotta Mills
Newcastle & Damariscotta, Maine
The stepped drop and historic fish ladder at Damariscotta Mills in Newcastle, between the lake and Great Salt Bay.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDamariscotta Reversing Falls
Newcastle & Damariscotta, Maine
A tidal reversing-current stretch on the Damariscotta River near the Route 1A bridge in Newcastle / Damariscotta.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDead Stream Falls
Moxie Gore & West Forks, Maine
A tiered Dead Stream cascade in Moxie Gore / West Forks, in Somerset County's Upper Kennebec country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDeboullie Public Lands
North Maine Woods, Maine
A 21,871-acre remote trout-pond and trail reserve in Aroostook County's North Maine Woods. Access via logging roads and NMW gates.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDebsconeag Falls
T2 R10, Maine
A rough West Branch Penobscot stretch in the Debsconeag Lakes area of T2 R10, south of Baxter State Park.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDeer Rips
Lincoln, Maine
The historic Androscoggin River rapid and hydro-dam reach between Auburn and Greene, not the Lincoln area.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDevil's Horseshoe
Newry, Maine
A Bear River cascade in Newry, in Oxford County's Grafton Notch corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDevils Canyon Falls
Roxbury, Maine
A brook cascade in Roxbury, in Oxford County's Swift River / Route 17 country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDevils Den Falls
Rumford, Maine
A brook cascade in Rumford, in Oxford County's Androscoggin / Ellis River country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDexter Falls
Dexter, Maine
A cascade on the brook through downtown Dexter, Maine. Short-walk village viewing stop, not a swim spot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDog Falls
Dyer & Fowler, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in the Dyer and Fowler unorganized territories of Downeast Maine. Short, informal approach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDog Hole Falls
Moose River, Maine
A tiered cascade on the Moose River in the Jackman area, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDoughty Falls
Berwick, Maine
A small cascade on the Great Works River in Berwick, southern Maine. Short-walk viewing stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDover Great Falls
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
A ledge drop on the Piscataquis River in Dover-Foxcroft village. Mill, fish ladder, viewing only.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDover Stove Dam
Sangerville, Maine
Dam and spillway on the Piscataquis drainage in Sangerville, Maine. Village-edge viewing stop, not a swim spot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDuck Brook Falls
Bar Harbor, Maine
A small cascade on Duck Brook in Bar Harbor, seen from the carriage-road bridge in Acadia NP.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDucktrap Falls
Lincolnville, Maine
A modest cascade on the Ducktrap River in Lincolnville, Waldo County Maine. Short walk from a back-road pull-off.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDundee Falls
Standish & Gorham, Maine
The dam spillway on the Presumpscot River at the Standish and Gorham line, Greater Portland. Controlled flow.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedDunn Notch Cascades
Bethel, Maine
Upstream ledge cascades in the Dunn Notch cut on the West Branch Ellis River, above Dunn Falls. AT access.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedEarley Landing Falls
Willimantic, Maine
A lesser-known cascade on the Piscataquis River in Willimantic, Maine. Moosehead-area river stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedEast Orrington Falls
Orrington, Maine
A small cascade in the Orrington hills south of Bangor, Penobscot County Maine. Short roadside stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedEbeemee Falls
TB R10, Maine
A cascade in the Ebeemee Lake country of unorganized TB R10 WELS, Piscataquis County. Forest-road access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedEdes Falls
Naples, Maine
Small drops and pools on the Crooked River in Naples, in the Sebago Lake headwaters country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedEel Weir Falls
Gorham & Windham, Maine
Historic weir and hydro dam on the Presumpscot River at Gorham and Windham. Controlled-flow spillway, viewing only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedEllis Falls
Andover, Maine
A cascade in the Andover area of Oxford County, part of the Ellis River corridor in Maine's Lakes & Mountains.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedEllsworth Falls
Ellsworth, Maine
A ledge drop on the Union River in Ellsworth, at the Downeast gateway to Acadia. Village viewing stop, not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedEnchanted Falls
Lower Enchanted, Maine
A remote cascade in Lower Enchanted Township, unorganized Somerset County, in the Upper Kennebec region.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedEustis Falls
Eustis, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in the Eustis / Flagstaff Lake country of Franklin County, western Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFactory Falls (Warren)
Warren, Maine
A small village cascade on a Warren tributary in the Knox County midcoast. Short back-road stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFactory Falls (Yarmouth)
Yarmouth, Maine
Royal River mill-era falls in the Yarmouth area of Greater Portland. Short riverside stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFall Brook Falls
Madison, Maine
A Fall Brook Falls row tagged Madison but with coordinates on the Solon side; or mis-townned.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFall Brook Falls (New Canada)
New Canada, Maine
A tiered cascade in New Canada Plantation, Aroostook County's St. John Valley.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFall Brook Falls (Solon)
Solon, Maine
A tiered cascade on Fall Brook in Solon, Kennebec Valley Maine. Short back-road stop between Madison and Bingham.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFall Brook Falls (T18 R10)
T18 R10, Maine
A far-north cascade in unorganized T18 R10 WELS, likely the same drop as Falls Brook Falls (Fort Kent).
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFalls Brook Falls
Fort Kent, Maine
A Fort Kent hinterland cascade on Falls Brook; likely the same drop as Fall Brook Falls (T18 R10).
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFalls Brook Falls (Chase Stream)
Chase Stream, Maine
A tiered cascade on Chase Stream in unorganized Chase Stream Twp, Somerset County Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFalls, The (Freedom)
Freedom, Maine
A small cascade in Freedom village, Waldo County inland midcoast. Short back-road stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFalls, The (Mexico)
Mexico, Maine
A small cascade in Mexico village, Oxford County Maine. Androscoggin river-towns corridor, lesser-known.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFalls, The (Sandy Bay)
Sandy Bay, Maine
A remote cascade in unorganized Sandy Bay Twp on the Canadian border, far-north Somerset County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFansanger Falls
unknown, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in the Carrabassett Valley / Kingfield corridor of Franklin County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFarmington Falls
Farmington, Maine
A Sandy River ledge drop at Farmington Falls village, Franklin County Maine. Roadside viewing stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFaunces Mill Falls
Hebron, Maine
A small mill-site cascade in Hebron, Oxford County Maine. Back-road stop in the Androscoggin headwaters.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFish River Falls
Fort Kent, Maine
A roughly 30-foot cascade on the Fish River south of Fort Kent, Aroostook County. Short hike from the trailhead.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFour Falls
Yarmouth, Maine
A ledge drop in the Royal River mill corridor in downtown Yarmouth, Maine. Short-walk village viewing stop, not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFour Foot Pitch
Moro, Maine
A small drop in the Moro Plantation country of southern Aroostook County, in Maine's working-forest interior.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFour Mile Falls
Bangor, Maine
A small cascade on a brook in the Bangor area, Penobscot County, Maine. Lesser-known viewing stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFoxcroft Falls
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
A small cascade in the Dover-Foxcroft area of Piscataquis County, Maine. Short-walk village viewing stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFrench's Falls
Chisholm, Maine
A small cascade in the Chisholm village of Jay, Franklin County, Maine. Short-walk viewing stop, not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedFrenchs Falls
Jay, Maine
A small cascade on a brook in Jay, Franklin County, Maine. Short-walk viewing stop in a mill-town setting.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGales Falls
Abbot, Maine
A small cascade in Abbot, Piscataquis County, Maine. Quiet, lesser-known short-walk stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGambo Falls
Gorham & Windham, Maine
Presumpscot River drop at the historic Gambo powder-mill and dam site on the Gorham-Windham line, in the Sebago chain.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGauntlet Falls
TB R10, Maine
A remote cascade in the TB R10 unorganized territory of Piscataquis County, Maine, deep in the Maine Highlands.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGilman Falls
Old Town, Maine
A small cascade on the Stillwater-Penobscot system near Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine. Short village viewing stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGodfrey Pitch
T6 R7 WELS, Maine
A remote drop on a brook in the T6 R7 working-forest country of northern Maine. Logging-road access, lesser-known.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGoochs Falls
Yarmouth, Maine
A Royal River ledge drop in Yarmouth's downtown mill corridor, near the old Sparhawk Mill site. Village viewing stop.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGoodall Mills
Sanford, Maine
Small Mousam River cascade at a historic mill-dam site in downtown Sanford, York County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGoodell Brook Falls
Monson, Maine
A tiered drop on Goodell Brook in the Monson area, Piscataquis County, Maine. Short-walk Maine Highlands scenic stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGoodwins Mills Falls
Dayton, Maine
A small mill-dam falls on the Little River at Goodwins Mills village in Dayton, York County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGoose Eye Brook Falls
Riley, Maine
Tiered backcountry cascade on Goose Eye Brook in Riley Township, Oxford County, in the Mahoosuc / AT corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGoose Falls
Brooksville, Maine
Reversing tidal falls at the outlet of Goose Pond in Brooksville, Hancock County, on the Penobscot Bay side.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGordon Falls
Winn, Maine
Small falls on the Mattawamkeag-drainage system in Winn, Penobscot County, Maine. Roadside viewing stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGrand Falls (Baileyville)
Baileyville, Maine
St Croix River international-border falls at the Baileyville hydro dam, Washington County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGrand Falls (Grand Falls)
Grand Falls, Maine
Falls in Grand Falls Township, Penobscot County, Maine, in the Maine Highlands interior north of Bangor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGrand Falls (Millinocket)
Millinocket, Maine
Penobscot-drainage falls near Millinocket, Maine, in the working-forest corridor at the gateway to Katahdin country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGrand Falls (T4 R9 Baxter State Park)
T4 R9, Maine
Backcountry drop on the Wassataquoik / East Branch corridor in the Baxter State Park region, Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGrand Pitch
T6 R7 WELS, Maine
Major East Branch Penobscot drop in the Patten / Baxter region, Aroostook County, on the East Branch corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGrand Pitch (T5 R8)
T5 R8, Maine
East Branch Penobscot drop in T5 R8 on the Baxter / Katahdin backcountry side, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGrand Pitch (Trout Brook)
Trout Brook, Maine
Tiered backcountry drop on Trout Brook in the northeast corner of Baxter State Park, Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGreat Falls (Belfast)
Belfast, Maine
Small drop on the Passagassawakeag River in downtown Belfast, Waldo County, on Penobscot Bay.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGreat Falls (Centerville)
Centerville, Maine
Pleasant River falls in Centerville Township, Washington County, Maine. Lesser-known Downeast back-roads stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGreat Falls (Deblois)
Deblois, Maine
Falls on the Narraguagus system in the Deblois barrens country, Washington County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGreat Falls (Hiram)
Hiram, Maine
Saco River falls in Hiram, Oxford County, Maine. Strong current in a rocky Saco gorge; viewing stop, not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGreat Falls (Kennebunk)
Kennebunk, Maine
Mousam River mill-dam falls in downtown Kennebunk, York County, Maine. Short village viewing stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGreat Falls (Standish)
Standish, Maine
Presumpscot River drop in Standish, Cumberland County, in the Sebago Lake outlet corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGreen Falls
T4 R10, Maine
Small cascade in T4 R10 WELS in the Baxter / Katahdin back-country corridor, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGreenwood Falls
Bowdoin College Grant East, Maine
Backcountry cascade in the Bowdoin College Grant East / Gulf Hagas neighborhood of Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGretchen Falls
unknown, Maine
Unverified cascade in the Bear River / Grafton Notch area of Oxford County, Maine. Catalog identity not fully confirmed.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGrindstone Falls
Grindstone, Maine
East Branch Penobscot drop in Grindstone Twp, Penobscot County, north of Millinocket in Katahdin-gateway country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGuilford Falls
Guilford, Maine
Piscataquis River drop at the historic mill-dam in downtown Guilford, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedGully Brook Falls
Blanchard, Maine
Tiered drop on Gully Brook in the Blanchard area, Piscataquis County, Maine, near the 100-Mile Wilderness country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHadlock Falls
Mount Desert, Maine
Tall Acadia cascade on Maple Spring Brook, framed by the. Waterfall Bridge on the Around Mountain carriage road.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHale Falls
Guilford, Maine
Small Piscataquis River drop in Guilford, Piscataquis County, paired with the Guilford Falls village corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHammond Street Pitch
Bowdoin College Grant, Maine
Named Gulf Hagas drop on the West Branch Pleasant River in Bowdoin College Grant East, Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHardins Falls
Westbrook, Maine
A lesser-known small drop on the Presumpscot River corridor in Westbrook, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHardscrabble Falls
unknown, Maine
A lesser-known small waterfall in the Standish / Gorham corridor of Cumberland County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHarrison Falls
Harrison, Maine
A small local cascade in Harrison, in the Long Lake / Crooked River country north of Sebago.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHart's Falls
Unknown, Maine
A lesser-known small mill-site drop in the Freedom / Unity area of Waldo County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHarvey Ridge Falls
Millinocket, Maine
A lesser-known brook cascade on the ridges west of Millinocket, in Katahdin country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHaskell Rock Pitch
T5 R8, Maine
A landmark East Branch Penobscot ledge drop in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHatch Falls
Blanchard, Maine
A small cascade in Blanchard Township best suited to a short informal stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHay Brook Falls
Bowdoin College Grant East, Maine
A small cascade on Hay Brook in the KI Jo-Mary country, Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHays Brook Falls
Brownville, Maine
A lesser-known brook cascade in Brownville, in the Katahdin Iron Works area.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHead of the Tide Falls
Alna, Maine
The Sheepscot River fish-ladder site at the head of tide in Alna, Lincoln County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHeald Stream Falls
Bald Mountain Township, Maine
A lesser-known forest cascade in Bald Mountain Township, in Somerset County's Jackman corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHebron Stream Falls
Monson, Maine
A lesser-known brook cascade on Hebron Stream in the Monson area of Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHemingway & Lords Falls
Sanford, Maine
Paired historic mill falls on the Mousam River in downtown Sanford, York County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHigh Bridge
Bowdoin College Grant East, Maine
A West Branch Pleasant River bridge viewpoint in the KI Jo-Mary country of Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHildreths Mill
Phillips, Maine
A historic mill-site drop on the Sandy River in Phillips, Franklin County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHillburn Falls
Hebron, Maine
A lesser-known small cascade in Hebron, in the Oxford Hills.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSpednic Falls
Fowler, Maine
A St Croix River cascade near Spednic Lake in Fowler Township, Washington County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSpencer Gut Falls
Kingfield, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in Kingfield, Franklin County, in western Maine's Bigelow foothills.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHiramdale Falls
Belfast, Maine
A small neighborhood-scale brook cascade in Belfast on the Midcoast.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHoleb Falls
T5 R7, Maine
A landmark portage drop on the Moose River in the Holeb Twp section of the Moose River Bow Trip.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHolmes Falls
Northfield, Maine
A lesser-known brook cascade in Northfield, in inland Washington County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHorseshoe Canyon
Blanchard, Maine
A lesser-known slot-and-pool feature on a Blanchard-area stream, Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHorseshoe Falls
Bethel, Maine
A lesser-known Bethel-area cascade in the Mahoosuc foothills of Oxford County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHowe Brook Falls
T5 R9, Maine
A chain of Howe Brook cascades reached from South Branch Pond Campground in Baxter State Park.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHowland Falls
Howland, Maine
A small Piscataquis River drop near the Penobscot confluence in Howland.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedThe Hulling Machine
T5 R8, Maine
A landmark East Branch Penobscot ledge drop in Katahdin Woods and Waters, downstream of Haskell Rock.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHurricane Brook Falls
King & Bartlett Township, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in King & Bartlett Township, in the Eustis / Flagstaff country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedHuston Brook Falls
Carrabassett Valley, Maine
A small Carrabassett Valley cascade, distinct from the Houston Brook Falls near Bingham.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedIndian Pitch
T3 R10, Maine
A ledge drop in the East Branch Penobscot country of Piscataquis County, near Baxter.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedIndian Stream Falls
Elliotsville, Maine
A lesser-known brook cascade in Elliotsville Township, near Borestone Mountain.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedIsland Falls
Island Falls, Maine
A West Branch Mattawamkeag river drop at the village of Island Falls, southern Aroostook County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedIsland Falls (Standish)
Standish, Maine
A small Standish-area river drop in the Sebago Lake outlet country of Cumberland County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedJackson Falls
Houlton, Maine
A Meduxnekeag River ledge drop in Houlton, southern Aroostook County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedJackson Sluice
Allagash, Maine
A remote Allagash / St. John country ledge sluice in Aroostook County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedJagolinzer Falls
Limington, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in Limington, in the Little Ossipee country of York County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedJail Falls
Grafton, Maine
A Bear River cascade in Grafton Township, off Route 26 in the Grafton Notch corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedJay Bridge Falls
Jay, Maine
An Androscoggin River ledge drop at the town of Jay, in Franklin County's mill-town corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedJewell Falls
Portland, Maine
The only natural waterfall in Portland, in the Fore River Sanctuary off Route 9.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedJimsketticook Falls
Medway, Maine
A remote East Branch Penobscot ledge drop near Medway, Penobscot County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedJosias River Falls
Ogunquit, Maine
A small Josias River ledge drop in Ogunquit, in coastal York County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKatahdin Falls
T3 R10, Maine
A Katahdin-area waterfall in Baxter State Park, T3 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKatahdin Stream Falls
T3 R10, Maine
A landmark Hunt Trail / AT cascade above Katahdin Stream Campground in Baxter State Park.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowKees Falls
Batchelders Grant, Maine
A Wild River / Evans Notch-area cascade in Batchelders Grant Township, Oxford County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKelley Falls
Skowhegan, Maine
A small Kennebec River named drop in the Skowhegan corridor, Somerset County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKennebago Falls
Kennebago, Maine
A Kennebago River ledge drop in the Rangeley country of Franklin County, classic brook-trout water.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKezar Falls
Lovell, Maine
A lesser-known Oxford County drop listed as Kezar Falls in Lovell; coordinates mix with the Parsonsfield village.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKezar Falls (Parsonsfield)
Parsonsfield, Maine
Mill-dam river drop in Kezar Falls village on the Ossipee River, between Parsonsfield and Porter.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKibby Stream Falls
Kingfield, Maine
A tiered backcountry waterfall on Kibby Stream north of Kingfield.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKingdom Falls
Searsmont, Maine
A regional cascade on a small stream in Searsmont, in the Waldo County midcoast.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKingsbury Falls
Kingsbury, Maine
Low cascade in Kingsbury Plantation, western Piscataquis County in the Maine Highlands.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKingsbury Stream Falls
Abbot, Maine
Tiered drop on Kingsbury Stream in Abbot, in Piscataquis County's Maine Highlands brook country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKlondike Pond Falls
Millinocket, Maine
Small tiered cascade in the Millinocket / Baxter south-gate backcountry of the Maine Highlands.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedKnox Falls
Warren, Maine
Low river drop in Warren, Knox County, in the midcoast. More of a riffle than a true waterfall.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLeadbetter Falls
Comstock Township, Maine
Cascade in Comstock Township, unorganized Piscataquis County in the Maine Highlands.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLeavitt's Falls
Windham, Maine
Low cascade in Windham, Cumberland County, in greater Portland's lake country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLedge Falls (Haynesville)
Haynesville, Maine
Tiered drop in the unorganized Haynesville area of southern Aroostook County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLedge Falls (Medway)
Medway, Maine
Tiered drop on a small stream in the Medway corridor, Penobscot County Maine Highlands.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLedge Falls (T4 R10)
Township 4, Maine
Remote tiered drop in T4 R10 WELS, Penobscot County, north of Millinocket near Grand Lake Matagamon.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLeeman Brook Falls
Willimantic, Maine
Tiered drop on Leeman Brook in Willimantic, in Piscataquis County's Moosehead country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLegrows Falls
North Windham, Maine
Small roadside cascade in North Windham, in the Sebago area of Cumberland County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLewiston Falls
Auburn & Lewiston, Maine
Historic Androscoggin River drop between Lewiston and Auburn, now a dam-regulated industrial-heritage site.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLimington Falls
Limington, Maine
Low river drop in Limington, York County, along the Saco River corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLisbon Falls
Durham & Lisbon Falls, Maine
Androscoggin River dam drop in Lisbon Falls village, home of the Moxie Festival.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Abol Falls
Mount Katahdin, Maine
Short side-trail cascade from Abol Campground in Baxter State Park, at the base of Abol Slide on Katahdin.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Allagash Falls
Eagle Lake, Maine
Remote tiered drop on Allagash Stream near Eagle Lake, in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Ambejackmockamus Falls
T3 R11, Maine
Cascade on the West Branch Penobscot in T3 R11 WELS, a Golden Road class-V whitewater landmark.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedVaughn Stream Falls
Elliotsville, Maine
A tall tiered cascade in Elliotsville Township, in the Borestone Mountain / Big Wilson Stream country of Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowVaughn Woods & Historic Homestead Falls
Hallowell, Maine
Small Vaughan Brook cascade inside the Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead preserve in Hallowell, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Falls
Pembroke, Maine
Low tidal-influenced drop on the Pennamaquan River in Pembroke, Washington County Downeast.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Falls (Cherryfield)
Cherryfield, Maine
Low drop on the Narraguagus River in Cherryfield village, Washington County Downeast.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Falls (Dennysville)
Dennysville, Maine
Low tidal drop on the Dennys River in Dennysville, Washington County Downeast.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Falls (Gorham)
Gorham, Maine
Low cascade on the Presumpscot drainage in Gorham, Cumberland County Greater Portland.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Falls (Grand Lake Stream)
Grand Lake Stream, Maine
Tiered drop on Grand Lake Stream outlet in the Grand Lake Stream plantation, Washington County Downeast.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Falls (Lambert Lake)
Lambert Lake, Maine
Tiered drop in Lambert Lake Township, unorganized Washington County near the New Brunswick border.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Falls (Lower Cupsuptic)
Lower Cupsuptic, Maine
Cascade in the Lower Cupsuptic / Lincoln Plantation area of Oxford County, in the Rangeley Lakes region.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Falls (T25 MD)
T25 MD, Maine
Low drop in T25 MD BPP, unorganized Washington County in the Beddington backcountry.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Niagara Falls
Baxter State Park (T3 R10 WELS), Maine
Loud cascade on Nesowadnehunk Stream off the AT / Daicey Pond corridor in Baxter State Park.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Wilson Falls (Lower Falls)
Elliotsville Township, Maine
Lower tier of the Little Wilson Falls complex, along the AT corridor in Elliotsville Township.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLittle Wilson Falls (Upper Falls)
Elliotsville Township, Maine
Main tall tier of the Little Wilson Falls complex, on the AT corridor in Elliotsville Township.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLivermore Falls
Livermore, Maine
Androscoggin River falls between Livermore and Livermore Falls, with state-owned public space and a serious drowning history.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowLogan Brook Falls
TB R11, Maine
A tiered waterfall on Logan Brook in the 100-Mile Wilderness country of Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLong Falls
T3 R4, Maine
The Dead River drop at Long Falls Dam / Flagstaff Lake outlet in T3 R4, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Bickford Slide
Lovell, Maine
The lower step of the Bickford Slides on Bickford Brook in Lovell, Maine, in Evans Notch country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Cathance Falls
Topsham, Maine
Small Cathance River falls in Topsham, Maine, near the Cathance River Preserve trails in the Merrymeeting Bay country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Chase Stream Falls
Chase Stream, Maine
A tiered waterfall on Chase Stream in unorganized Chase Stream Township, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Churchill Stream Falls
T3 R1 NBKP, Maine
A low-confidence Churchill Stream waterfall listing with coordinates that need verification.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Falls
Moro, Maine
A lesser-known lower step in Moro Plantation, Aroostook County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Gauntlet Falls
TB R10, Maine
The lower step of the Gauntlet Falls sequence in unorganized TB R10, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Klondike Pond Falls
Millinocket, Maine
A tiered waterfall on the Klondike Pond outlet brook in the Millinocket gateway country, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Little Wilson Falls
Greenville, Maine
The lower step of Little Wilson Falls on the AT in the 100-Mile Wilderness, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Pierce Pond Stream Falls
Kingfield, Maine
A tiered drop on Pierce Pond Stream along the AT between Pierce Pond and the Kennebec River, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Pollywog Falls
Brownville, Maine
The lower step of Pollywog Falls in the Nahmakanta / 100-Mile Wilderness country, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Rumford Falls
Rumford, Maine
The lower step of the Rumford Falls sequence on the Androscoggin below the paper mill, Rumford, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Sandy Stream Falls
Kingfield, Maine
A tiered waterfall on Sandy Stream in the Kingfield / Carrabassett Valley country, Franklin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLower Woods Stream Falls
Forsyth Township, Maine
A tiered waterfall on Woods Stream in unorganized Forsyth Township, Franklin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMad River Falls
Batchelders Grant, Maine
A tiered waterfall on the Mad River in unorganized Batchelders Grant, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMadison Bridge Falls
Madison, Maine
A small Kennebec River drop at the Madison bridge crossing in downtown Madison, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMagic Falls
Moxie Gore & West Forks, Maine
A signature Class IV rapid in the Kennebec River Gorge below Harris Station Dam, Moxie Gore / West Forks, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMahoosuc Notch Falls
Upton, Maine
A small brook cascade in the Mahoosuc Notch AT corridor in Upton, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMain Stream Falls
Bradley, Maine
A tiered Main Stream drop in Bradley, Penobscot County, Maine; short-walk viewing stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMalbons Mills Falls
Cornville, Maine
A village-scale mill-seat cascade in Cornville, Somerset County, Maine, east of Skowhegan.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMallison Falls
Gorham & Windham, Maine
A Presumpscot River drop at the Gorham / Windham line below Sebago's outlet chain, Cumberland County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMan of War Brook Falls / Man o'War Brook Falls
Mount Desert, Maine
Acadia NP cascade dropping into Somes Sound, reached from the Valley Cove / Flying Mountain trails, Mount Desert Island, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMariaville Falls
Ellsworth, Maine
A Union River drop between Mariaville and Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine; dam-influenced river.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMatthews Pond Falls
Hebron, Maine
A small outlet-brook drop from Matthews Pond in Hebron, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMayo Falls
Wells Beach Station, Maine
A lesser-known small drop near Wells Beach Station in York County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMcKenney Falls
Greenwood, Maine
A lesser-known brook cascade in Greenwood, Oxford County, Maine, in the Bethel / Route 26 country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMeadow Brook Falls
Corinna, Maine
A tiered Meadow Brook drop in Corinna, Penobscot County, Maine, north of Newport.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMechanic Falls
Mechanic Falls, Maine
Village cascade on the Little Androscoggin River at Mechanic Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMedomak River Falls
Waldoboro, Maine
A tidewater Medomak River drop in Waldoboro village, Lincoln County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMegunticook Falls
Camden, Maine
Village falls on the Megunticook River where it enters Camden Harbor, Knox County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMiddle Bickford Slide
Lovell, Maine
The middle step of the Bickford Slides on Bickford Brook in Lovell, Maine, in Evans Notch country.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMilford Falls
Milford, Maine
A Penobscot River drop at the Milford dam / Old Town corridor, Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMill Brook Falls
Pleasant Ridge, Maine
A tiered Mill Brook drop in Pleasant Ridge Plantation, Somerset County, Maine, near The Forks.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMillinocket Falls
T8 R8, Maine
A lesser-known Katahdin-country falls in T8 R8 WELS, Aroostook County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMohawk Rapids
Lincoln, Maine
A rapid section on the Penobscot River in Lincoln, Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMolunkus Stream Falls
Patten, Maine
A tiered Molunkus Stream drop in the Patten / Route 11 country, Aroostook County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMonroe Falls
Monroe, Maine
A village-scale Marsh Stream drop in Monroe, Waldo County, Maine, in the Midcoast interior.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMoody Falls
Ogunquit / Wells, Maine
A small lesser-known drop in the Moody village of Wells, in southern York County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMoose Brook Falls
Patten, Maine
A small cascade on Moose Brook in Patten, Aroostook County, in Baxter's north-gate country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMorrison Brook Falls
Sebec, Maine
A lesser-known cascade on Morrison Brook in the Sebec area of Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMosher Hill Falls
Farmington, Maine
A tall, narrow seasonal waterfall on a small tributary in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMother Walker Falls
Grafton, Maine
A deep gorge cascade on Bear River in Grafton Notch State Park, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMud Gauntlet Falls
TB R10, Maine
A remote cascade in TB R10 WELS reached through gated logging-road country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMud Lake Falls
Forest City, Maine
A lesser-known cascade near Forest City on the St Croix corridor, Washington County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMud Pond Stream Falls
Greenville, Maine
A small cascade on Mud Pond Stream in the Greenville / Moosehead area, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedMunsungan Falls
T8 R9, Maine
A remote cascade on Munsungan Stream in the North Maine Woods, near Munsungan Lake, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedNarrows Falls
North Windham, Maine
A drop on the Presumpscot River in North Windham, Cumberland County, Maine. Viewing, not swimming.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedNasons Mills
Limington, Maine
A historic mill-site drop near Limington in the Saco River country, York County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedNesowadnehunk Falls
Township 2, Maine
A class V drop on the West Branch Penobscot along the Golden Road, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedNesowadnehunk Stream Falls
T2 R10, Maine
A small cascade on Nesowadnehunk Stream near its West Branch Penobscot confluence, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedNew Portland Falls
New Portland, Maine
A modest drop on the Carrabassett River system near New Portland, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedNewichawanick Falls
South Berwick, Maine
A historic drop on the Salmon Falls (Newichawanock) River near South Berwick, York County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedNorridgewock Falls
Norridgewock, Maine
Historic ledges and rapids on the Kennebec River at Norridgewock, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedNorth Anson Gorge
Anson, Maine
A narrow Carrabassett River gorge near North Anson village, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedNorway Falls
T4 R9, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in T4 R9 WELS, North Maine Woods, near the Piscataquis / Aroostook line.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedNumberall Dam
Sangerville, Maine
A small dam and drop near Sangerville in Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedOgunquit River Falls
Ogunquit, Maine
A small drop on the Ogunquit River in Ogunquit, York County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedOld Falls
Kennebunk, Maine
A historic Mousam River mill-era drop in Kennebunk, York County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedOld Roll Dam Falls
Seboomook, Maine
A historic log-driving dam site on the West Branch Penobscot near Seboomook Lake, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedOld Town Falls
Old Town & Milford, Maine
A historic drop on the Penobscot River at Old Town and Milford, Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedOrin Falls
T4 R8, Maine
A broad bedrock cascade on Wassataquoik Stream in Baxter State Park's Wassataquoik Valley, Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleOrono Falls
Orono, Maine
A dam-era drop on the Stillwater / Penobscot at Orono, Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedOrris Falls
South Berwick, Maine
A modest brook cascade in the Orris Falls Conservation Area in South Berwick, York County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedOyster River Falls
Warren, Maine
A small drop on the Oyster River in Warren, Knox County, on Maine's Midcoast.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPaine Brook Falls
Bethel, Maine
A lesser-known cascade on Paine Brook in the Bethel / Grafton Notch corridor, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedParlin Falls
Parlin Pond, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in Parlin Pond Township, Somerset County, in the Jackman corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedParlin Stream Falls
Greenville, Maine
A cascade on Parlin Stream in the Parlin Pond / Jackman corridor, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPatty's Falls
Prentiss Township, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in Prentiss Township, Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPemaquid Falls
Bristol, Maine
A small Pemaquid River drop in Bristol Mills, Lincoln County, Maine, near the historic fishway.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPembroke Reversing Falls
Pembroke, Maine
Tidal reversing falls at Reversing Falls Park in Pembroke, on Cobscook Bay, Washington County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPennassawassee Falls
Norway, Maine
A small drop near the outlet of Pennesseewassee Lake in Norway, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPeppermint Brook Falls
Greenville, Maine
A lesser-known cascade on Peppermint Brook in the Greenville / Moosehead area, Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPhillips Falls
Phillips, Maine
A Sandy River cascade near Phillips village in Franklin County, Maine. Short roadside scenic stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPierce Pond Stream Falls
Carrying Place Township, Maine
A tiered waterfall on Pierce Pond Stream in Carrying Place Plt, Somerset County. Remote sporting-camp country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPockwockamus Falls
T2 R10, Maine
A West Branch Penobscot cascade near Abol Bridge and Baxter State Park in Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPollywog Gorge
Weld, Maine
A tiered gorge in Weld, Franklin County, in western Maine's Tumbledown Mountain country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowPond Falls
Millinocket, Maine
A minor tiered waterfall in the Millinocket / Katahdin gateway country of Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPond Pitch
T5 R8, Maine
A named drop on the East Branch Penobscot canoe route in T5 R8 WELS, Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPopes Falls
South Windham, Maine
A small Presumpscot River cascade near South Windham village in Cumberland County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPoplar Hill Falls
West Forks, Maine
A cascade in the West Forks area of Somerset County, in Maine's Kennebec Gorge country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPresumpscot Falls
Falmouth, Maine
A Presumpscot River ledge cascade in the Presumpscot River Preserve, Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedProspector Falls
Greenville, Maine
A cascade in the Greenville / Moosehead Lake country of Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedQuamphegan Falls
South Berwick, Maine
Historic Salmon Falls River falls in downtown South Berwick, on the Maine-New Hampshire border.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRainbow Stream Falls
Millinocket, Maine
A tiered Rainbow Stream waterfall on the Appalachian Trail in the 100-Mile Wilderness, Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRankin's Falls
Greenville, Maine
Rankin's Falls — a cascade in the Greenville / Moosehead Lake country of Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRattlesnake Flume
Lovell, Maine
A narrow carved flume in the Rattlesnake Flume/Pool area of Lovell, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRattlesnake Flume and Pool
Stow, Maine
A clear-water flume and plunge pool on the Cold River in Stow, Oxford County, Maine, near Evans Notch.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleRed River Falls
T14 R8, Maine
A tiered Red River waterfall in T14 R8 WELS, Aroostook County, Maine, in working timber country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRedington Pond Falls
Redington, Maine
A tiered waterfall in Redington Township, Franklin County, Maine, in Saddleback/Crocker country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedReed Brook Falls
Kingfield, Maine
A tiered Reed Brook waterfall in Kingfield, Franklin County, Maine, in Carrabassett / Sugarloaf country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedReed Falls
Kingfield, Maine
A cascade in Kingfield, Franklin County, Maine, in the Carrabassett River / Sugarloaf country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRichards Falls
Camden, Maine
A small cascade in the Camden / Megunticook country of Knox County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRipogenus Falls
Millinocket, Maine
A West Branch Penobscot cascade in the Millinocket / Ripogenus Dam country of Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRipogenus Gorge & Falls
T3 R12 & T3 R11, Maine
The West Branch Penobscot gorge below Ripogenus Dam, in T3 R12 & T3 R11, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRocky Brook Falls
T15 R8, Maine
A tiered Rocky Brook waterfall in T15 R8 WELS, Aroostook County, Maine, in the North Maine Woods.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedRolling Dam Brook Falls
Gardiner, Maine
A small cascade on Rolling Dam Brook near Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSabattus River Falls
Lisbon, Maine
A tiered Sabattus River drop in Lisbon, Androscoggin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSaccarappa Falls
Westbrook, Maine
Historic Presumpscot River falls in downtown Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSaco Falls
Columbia, Maine
A small Pleasant River waterfall in Columbia, Washington County, Maine; not the Saco River falls.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSaco River Falls
Biddeford, Maine
The Saco River falls between Biddeford and Saco, York County, Maine; the downtown Cataract Falls.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSalmon Falls
Bangor & Brewer · PORTLAND, Maine
A Saco River falls at the Hollis / Buxton / Dayton line, York County, Maine (source town field is bogus).
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSandy Stream Falls
Kingfield, Maine
A tiered waterfall on Sandy Stream in Kingfield, Franklin County, Maine. Short-walk scenic stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSarampus Falls
Alder Stream Township, Maine
A tiered waterfall in Alder Stream Township near the Eustis and Flagstaff corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSawtelle Falls
Township 6, Maine
A cascade on Sawtelle Brook in the Shin Pond / Patten country of northern Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSebasticook Falls
Hartland, Maine
A village-dam cascade on the Sebasticook River in Hartland, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSebec Falls
Sebec Village, Maine
A village-dam cascade on the Sebec River in Sebec Village, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSeboomook Falls
Seboomook Lake, Maine
A remote tiered waterfall on the West Branch Penobscot headwaters in Seboomook Twp, Somerset County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSecret Brook Falls
unknown, Maine
A remote tiered brook waterfall in the Shirley and Blanchard backcountry.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSeven Falls
Peru, Maine
A cascade in Peru, Oxford County, Maine. Private-land access; verify before visiting.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedShadagee Falls
Jim Pond, Maine
A tiered waterfall in Jim Pond Township, Franklin County, in western Maine's Flagstaff / Chain of Ponds country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSheepscot Falls
Wiscasset, Maine
A lesser-known Sheepscot River cascade in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedShin Falls
Township 6, Maine
A well-regarded local cascade on Shin Brook near Shin Pond, Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedShirley Gorge (Lower Falls)
Shirley, Maine
The lower step of the Shirley Gorge chain near Monson, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedShirley Gorge (Upper Falls)
Shirley, Maine
The upper step of the Shirley Gorge chain near Monson, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowShirley Mills Falls
Shirley, Maine
A lesser-known village cascade in Shirley Mills, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSilver Ripple Cascade
Andover North Surplus, Maine
A small back-road cascade in Andover North Surplus in western Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSix Mile Falls
Bangor, Maine
A Kenduskeag Stream cascade six miles north of downtown Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSkew Falls
T14 R8, Maine
A remote cascade in T14 R8 WELS, Aroostook County, Maine. Deep-north-woods logging-road stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSkowhegan Falls
Skowhegan, Maine
The downtown Kennebec River drop in Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine. Village-island waterfall.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSlewgundy Heater
Mattawamkeag, Maine
A whitewater chute on the Mattawamkeag River in Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park, Penobscot County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSlugundy Falls
Elliotsville, Maine
A slot-gorge waterfall on Big Wilson Stream near Borestone, Elliotsville Twp, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offDist: shortSmith Brook Falls
T4 R11, Maine
A tiered waterfall in T4 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County, in Maine's Chesuncook / Ripogenus country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSmith Mill Pitch
T18 ED, Maine
A small waterfall in T18 ED, Washington County, in the Machias / Whitneyville hinterland.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSocatean Falls
Tomhegan Twp, Maine
A remote Moosehead-country cascade on Socatean Stream near the northwest end of the lake.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSouth Branch Falls
Township 5, Maine
A Baxter SP North Country waterfall near South Branch Pond, T5 R9 WELS, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleSouth Brook Falls
Kingfield, Maine
A tiered waterfall on South Brook in Kingfield, Franklin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSprague Falls
Cherryfield, Maine
A Narraguagus River cascade in Cherryfield, Washington County, Maine. Private-land access; verify before visiting.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSquaw Falls
Greenville, Maine
A short-walk Moosehead-country cascade in the Greenville area, Piscataquis County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedStair Falls
T5 R7 WELS, Maine
A lesser-known Stair Falls tagged to Patten; mapped coordinates land in Baxter State Park country.
Walk: shortTrail: hardParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedStair Falls (Hersey)
Hersey, Maine
A cascade near Hersey in northern Aroostook County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedStair Falls (T5 R8)
T5 R8, Maine
A stepped cascade in the T5 R8 country of Piscataquis County, in the 100-Mile Wilderness.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedStarbird Falls
Strong, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in Strong in western Maine's Sandy River country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSteep Falls
Limington & Baldwin, Maine
Saco River village drop at Steep Falls on the Limington / Baldwin line, York County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedStillwater Falls
Old Town, Maine
Low river ledge on the Stillwater branch of the Penobscot River in Old Town, Maine. Scenic stop, not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedStroudwater Falls
Portland, Maine
Small ledge drop on the Stroudwater River in Portland's Stroudwater neighborhood, Maine. Short urban viewpoint.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSullivan Falls
Sullivan, Maine
Reversing tidal falls between Sullivan and Hancock on Taunton Bay, Maine. Sea kayak and Route 1 scenic stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSwans Falls
Fryeburg, Maine
Modest Saco River cascade in Fryeburg, Maine, at the AMC Swans Falls Campground put-in.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTeal Hole Falls
Kennebunkport, Maine
Small lesser-known ledge drop on a Kennebunkport, Maine brook. Short curiosity stop only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedThirtyfoot Falls
T9 R11, Maine
A backcountry cascade in T9 R11 WELS in Aroostook County reached by logging-road travel.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedThompson Brook Falls
Elliotsville, Maine
Tiered waterfall on Thompson Brook in Elliotsville Plt, Maine. Forest-road approach, scenic-only stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedThompsons Falls
Cornish, Maine
Small roadside cascade in Cornish, Maine. Short scramble from a shoulder pull-off.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedThorn Brook Falls
Kingsbury, Maine
Tiered waterfall on Thorn Brook in Kingsbury Plt, Maine. Forest-road approach, scenic-only stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTiconic Falls
Waterville, Maine
Historic Kennebec River ledge at the Lockwood Dam between Waterville and Winslow, Maine. City viewpoint, not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTim Brook Falls
Eustis, Maine
Tiered waterfall on the Tim Pond outlet in Tim Pond Twp, Maine. Forest-road approach, scenic-only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTim Pond Falls
Phillips, Maine
Remote tiered drop on the Tim Pond outlet in Tim Pond Twp, Maine. Forest-road approach, scenic-only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTobey Falls
Willimantic, Maine
40-foot fan-shaped waterfall on Bennett Stream in Willimantic, Maine. Short walk from a gravel pull-off.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedToenail Ridge Falls
Alder Stream, Maine
Lesser-known tiered waterfall in the Penobscot backcountry near Patten, Maine. Logging-road approach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTopsham Falls
Topsham, Maine
Historic Androscoggin River ledge and dam between Topsham and Brunswick, Maine. Downtown viewpoint, not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTrafton Falls
Abbot, Maine
A low-confidence central western Maine cascade listing with mismatched source coordinates.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTrafton's Falls
Milo, Maine
Small ledge drop on a brook in Milo, Maine. Short approach from a shoulder pull-off.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTreats Falls
Brewer, Maine
Ledge drop on Segeunkedunk Stream in Brewer, Maine. Small urban-edge park with a short trail.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTucker Valley Brook Falls
Wilton, Maine
A tiered brook waterfall in Wilton with a short informal roadside approach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedTumbledown Dick Falls
T1 R11, Maine
Remote backcountry cascade in T1 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County, Maine. Logging-road approach, scenic-only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUnion Falls
Dayton, Maine
Saco River ledge and dam in Dayton, Maine. Working-river viewpoint from the bridge area, not a swim.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Bickford Slide
Lovell, Maine
Upper slide on Bickford Brook in Lovell, Maine. Longer, rougher approach above the lower slides.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowUpper Bowlin Falls
T5 R8, Maine
East Branch Penobscot ledge drop in T5 R8 WELS, near the Bowlin Pond / Matagamon corridor, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Cathance Falls
Topsham, Maine
Cathance River ledge drop in Topsham, Maine. Short walk from a Cathance River Preserve trailhead.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Chase Stream Falls
Chase Stream, Maine
Tiered drop on Chase Stream in the Chase Stream Tract, Somerset County, Maine. Forest-road approach.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Churchill Stream Falls
T3 R1 NBKP, Maine
Remote tiered waterfall on Churchill Stream west of Greenville, Maine. Logging-road approach, scenic-only.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Dunn Falls
Bethel, Maine
Upper drop of the Dunn Falls pair on the AT in the Mahoosucs, near Andover, Maine. Steep hike-in viewpoint.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowUpper Falls
Merrill, Maine
Lesser-known Downeast brook falls; source town and coordinates disagree. Verify before visiting.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Gauntlet Falls
Brownville, Maine
Ledge drop on Gauntlet Stream in Brownville, Maine. Logging-road approach in KI Jo-Mary country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Mad River Falls
Batchelders Grant Township, Maine
Tiered drop on the Mad River in Batchelders Grant Twp, Maine, in the Evans Notch corridor.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Moose Brook Falls
Patten, Maine
A tiered Moose Brook waterfall near Patten reached by logging-road access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Passamagamet Falls
Millinocket, Maine
West Branch Penobscot ledge drop near Millinocket, Maine. Paddle and Golden Road scenic stop.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Pollywog Falls
Brownville, Maine
Ledge drop on Pollywog Stream near Nahmakanta Lake, Maine, along the AT corridor. Remote hike-in.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Sandy Stream Falls
Kingfield, Maine
A lesser-known tiered waterfall on Sandy Stream north of Kingfield, in Franklin County's Sugarloaf country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Seboeis River Gorge
T6 R7 WELS, Maine
A low-confidence Seboeis River gorge listing with coordinates that need verification.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedUpper Woods Stream Falls
Forsyth Township, Maine
A tiered Woods Stream waterfall in Forsyth Township reached from logging-road country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedValley Brook Falls
Dixfield, Maine
A tiered waterfall on Valley Brook in Dixfield, Maine. Private-access land; confirm posting before approaching.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedVarneys Falls
North Windham, Maine
A small lesser-known cascade near North Windham in Sebago Lake country, Cumberland County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedVaughan Brook Falls
Hallowell, Maine
A tiered waterfall on Vaughan Brook in Hallowell, Maine, in the Kennebec Valley south of Augusta.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedVeazie Falls / Veazie Dam
Veazie, Maine
Stretch of the lower Penobscot in Veazie where the historic Veazie Dam once stood; the dam was removed in 2013.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedVinal Falls
Vinalhaven, Maine
A small lesser-known cascade on Vinalhaven island in outer Penobscot Bay, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedWarren Falls
Hersey, Maine
A lesser-known cascade in Hersey, in Aroostook County's southern hills between Patten and Ashland.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedWatson's Falls / Watson's Dam
Waterford, Maine
Small cascade and historic mill-dam site in Waterford, Maine, in the Lakes & Mountains country of Oxford County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedWebhannet Falls
Wells, Maine
Small cascade on the Webhannet River inland from the coast in Wells, Maine, in the Maine Beaches region.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedWest Chairback Pond Falls
T7 R9, Maine
Small backcountry cascade on the outlet of West Chairback Pond, along the Chairback Range / AT corridor in T7 R9 WELS.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedWest Mountain Falls
Carrabassett Valley, Maine
A cascade in the Carrabassett Valley / Bigelow Range country of Franklin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedWhetstone Falls
T3 R7, Maine
Cascades and whitewater on the Seboeis River east of Patten, in Penobscot County's Katahdin Woods and Waters country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedWhitneys Falls
Standish & Gorham, Maine
A cascade on the Standish / Gorham line in Cumberland County, west of Portland in Sebago / Casco Bay country.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedWindy Pitch
T3 R10, Maine
Dramatic pitch on the West Branch Pleasant River in the Gulf Hagas / 100-Mile Wilderness country of Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedThe Cascades
Sandy River Plantation, Maine
A small set of brook cascades in Sandy River Plantation near Rangeley.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedSnow Falls
West Paris · PARIS / NORWAY, Maine
A short Little Androscoggin River gorge on Route 26 at West Paris, Oxford County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowLittle Wilson Falls
Greenville, Maine
One of the tallest AT-adjacent waterfalls in Maine, on Little Wilson Stream north of Monson in Piscataquis County.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedPoplar Stream Falls
Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Twin Carrabassett Valley waterfalls on the Maine Huts & Trails system, Franklin County, Maine.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommendedLedge Falls
East Millinocket, Maine
Low tiered drop in East Millinocket in Penobscot County's Maine Highlands backcountry.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommended