Shirley Gorge (Lower Falls) — waterfall

Shirley · 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

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

  • Merged identity (1 source rows) || Not Listed | various falls and cascades on the East Branch of the Piscataquis River below a DAM on Shirley Pond.
  • I suspect that a BUSHWHACK is involved to visit all of the falls here.
  • the upper falls are supposedly 35 feet tall and are about 300 feet upstream from the 35 foot tall lower falls
  • https://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/more-waterfalls-in-maine.html
  • Varies