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Upper Cathance Falls
Topsham, Maine
Cathance River ledge drop in Topsham, Maine. Short walk from a Cathance River Preserve trailhead.
At a glance
Overview
Upper Cathance Falls is a ledge drop on the Cathance River in Topsham, upstream of the downtown Androscoggin confluence. The site sits in the Cathance River Preserve area; expect a short walk from a trailhead on one of the preserve loops. Treat it as a quiet riverside stop, not a swim destination.
- County
- Sagadahoc
- Region
- Midcoast & Islands
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Topsham, follow the signs to the Cathance River Preserve / Head of Tide trailheads and pick up the loop that passes the upper falls section. Stay on marked trail; the preserve is stewarded by local land trusts.
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