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Jewell Falls
Portland, Maine
The only natural waterfall in Portland, in the Fore River Sanctuary off Route 9.
At a glance
Overview
Jewell Falls is the only natural waterfall within the city limits of Portland, tucked into the Fore River Sanctuary off Route 9 near the Congress Street corridor. A short city-forest trail from the parking pulls into a quiet ravine with a small ledge drop. It is an easy urban nature stop, not a wild cascade or a swim site.
- Also known as
- Jewell Falls Fore River Sanctuary
- County
- Cumberland
- Region
- Greater Portland & Casco Bay
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From the Rowe Avenue / Route 9 side of the Fore River Sanctuary in Portland, park at the marked Portland Trails lot and follow the sanctuary path into the ravine to the falls.
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