Grand Pitch (T5 R8) — waterfall
T5 R8 · Maine
waterfall · Generally no . viewing. some sites allow wading below only
Key facts
Swimming
Generally no . viewing. some sites allow wading below only
Access
Varies
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
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
- this is a wide and powerful set of cascades on the East Branch of the Penobscot River within the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument.
- this river is popular with whitewater kayakers and this typically portaged.
- tentsites and a lean-to are nearby.
- the International Appalachian Trail either passes either directly by the falls or comes very clos
- https://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/more-waterfalls-in-maine.html