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Bangor Falls
Bangor, Maine
A downtown Penobscot river feature in Bangor, seen from public overlooks and paths.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Walk time
5-10 min one way
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Easy
Access type
Roadside pull-off
Overview
Bangor Falls is a city river feature on the Penobscot corridor, woven into downtown Bangor rather than a backcountry waterfall setting. Public overlooks and riverfront routes are the right way to see it.
- County
- Penobscot
- Region
- The Maine Highlands
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
CascadesRoadsideQuick stopScenic onlyNo swimmingMaine highlandsPenobscot countyRiver pool
Good for
Quick scenic stopRiverfront walkPhotography
Watch for
Slippery rock
Current after rain
No lifeguard
Jumping not advised
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
44.56379, -68.44280
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.1 mi · 5-10 min one way · 1 / 5 Easy · Paved surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
In Bangor, use downtown public or on-street parking and walk to the Penobscot riverfront near the mapped coordinates for the best views.
0.1 miShort walkPavedLot33 ft10 ft gain
Parking notes: Use legal downtown Bangor public parking. No dedicated lot at the feature.
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