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Jail Falls
Grafton, Maine
A Bear River cascade in Grafton Township, off Route 26 in the Grafton Notch corridor.
At a glance
Overview
Jail Falls is a cascade on the Bear River in Grafton Township, in the Grafton Notch corridor of Oxford County. It is a quieter Grafton Notch stop than the classic state-park falls, with short informal access from Route 26. Flow is rain-sensitive and the rock stays slick year-round.
- County
- Oxford
- Region
- Maine Lakes & Mountains
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 26 in Grafton Township, use a safe pull-off near the Bear River and walk the short informal path down to the falls. Read the ledge before stepping close to the drop.
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