1-Day Maine Waterfall Itinerary (Rangeley + Grafton Notch)

This itinerary follows real geography in western Maine: start along the Byron and Mexico corridor, work toward Greenville and Newry, then swing through Rangeley-area classics before finishing with Andover and Carrabassett Valley hike-ins and a late-day brook falls stop.

It is intentionally ambitious for one summer daylight window — treat the ranks as an ordered plan, not a mandate. Open each guide for parking, approach time, and swim context, then cut stops if the day is running long. For a statewide comparison set, see Top 10 waterfalls in Maine.

Interactive map of Maine for the eight itinerary waterfall stops on this page. Marker numbers match the list order; tap a pin for a preview and a link to open the full guide.

#1 Coos Canyon — Byron

Waterfall in Byron, Gold panning rest area parking on ME 17 Gold panning rest area parking on ME 17. 7.2 and Roadside or…

Swim
Not recommended
Walk
5-25 min typical

#2 Screw Auger Falls — Greenville

Waterfall in Greenville, Maine. Natural access and Roadside or trailhead parking.

Swim
Not recommended
Walk
5-25 min typical

#3 Step Falls — Newry

Waterfall in Newry, Waterfall coords on trail upstream of lot Roadside parking rules on Bear River Rd . do not block. 7.8…

Swim
Not recommended
Walk
5-25 min typical

#4 Smalls Falls — Township E

Waterfall in Township E, Popular tiered waterfall stop south of Rangeley on Route 4. Public and Roadside lot.

Swim
Not recommended
Walk
5-25 min typical

#5 Angel Falls — Township D

Waterfall in Township D, Remote western Maine waterfall reached by logging roads. Public and Roadside pull-off or trailhead…

Swim
Not recommended
Walk
5-25 min typical

#6 Dunn Falls — Andover

Waterfall in Andover North Surplus. ANDOVER. 5.1 and Roadside or trailhead parking (Andover North Surplus; ANDOVER, Maine).

Swim
Not recommended
Walk
5-25 min typical

#7 Poplar Stream Falls — Carrabassett Valley

Waterfall in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. 3.8 and Roadside or trailhead parking.

Swim
Not recommended
Walk
5-25 min typical

#8 Houston Brook Falls — Pleasant Ridge

Waterfall in Pleasant Ridge, Upper Kennebec waterfall stop near the Bingham corridor. Public and Roadside pull-off or…

Swim
Not recommended
Walk
5-25 min typical