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Grindstone Falls
Grindstone, Maine
East Branch Penobscot drop in Grindstone Twp, Penobscot County, north of Millinocket in Katahdin-gateway country.
At a glance
Overview
Grindstone Falls is a drop on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone Township in Penobscot County, north of Millinocket in the Katahdin-gateway country. The falls sits in a rocky stretch of the East Branch with strong current year-round; paddlers know the rapids here by name. It is a viewing and photo stop from the road or riverbank, not a wade or swim.
- Also known as
- Grindstone Rapids
- County
- Penobscot
- Region
- The Maine Highlands
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 11 north of Medway toward Stacyville, work toward the Grindstone area river access and use the nearest public pull-off. Stay well back from the bank; the East Branch runs cold and strong.
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