Grand Falls (T4 R9 Baxter State Park) — waterfall

T4 R9 · Maine

waterfall · Generally no . viewing. some sites allow wading below only

Key facts

Swimming

Generally no . viewing. some sites allow wading below only

Access

Public

Parking

Limited

Trip profile

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Good fit, skip, and before you go

Good fit

Scenic viewing
Quick roadside stop or short hike
Photos after rain

Skip

You want guaranteed swimming access
High water or slick rock conditions
Private or posted access uncertainty

Before you go

  • reaching these extremely remote falls requires backpacking on Baxter State Park trails.
  • you'll likely want to set up camp at Russell Pond and then do a day hike to Grand Falls from there.
  • while you are in the area, you may want to also consider visiting Ledge Falls and Green Falls.
  • exploring this area is extremely rewarding but it's also difficult t
  • https://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/more-waterfalls-in-maine.html