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
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
- 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