7 Easy-Access Maine Waterfalls That Are Perfect For A Summer Adventure
Michelle
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Being in Maine is great all year, but there’s something about summer’s ability to get us outside that makes this our favorite season! The winters can be long and cold here, and the summer waterfall season is our most wonderful reward for keeping our noses down and hanging in there. Our summers are so glorious, in fact, that we tend to get a little amnesia with regard to the snow and cold. All we care to think about are the warm breezes that are waiting to greet us with every new outdoor adventure. But, these adventures don’t all need to be difficult. These waterfalls in Maine can all be seen without much effort and each one is more beautiful than the next!
1. Mariaville Falls, Mariaville
2. Snow Falls, West Paris
3. Cascade Falls, Saco
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4. Coos Canyon, Byron
5. Great Falls, Auburn
6. Vaughn's Dam Waterfall, Hallowell
7. Riverside Walking Trail and Overlook, Rumford
Wow. What beautiful waterfalls we are blessed with here in Maine! So tell us, which of these wondrous waterfalls in Maine do you plan to visit first? Do you have a favorite waterfall that we missed? Let us know in the comments!
Of course, if you are up for a bit of a challenge and don’t mind how much effort goes into seeing Maine’s waterfalls, we have a few other options. But don’t worry … none are too challenging, but each one is worth venturing to see. Here’s the ultimate bucket list for anyone in Maine who loves waterfall hikes. And speaking of hikes, make sure you’re prepared by checking out our Ultimate Hiking Packing List and downloading the AllTrails+ app.
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Waterfalls In Maine
What's the tallest waterfall in Maine?
Maine is full of some truly magnificent waterfalls, but Moxie Falls is on a whole other level ... literally! With a spectacular 90-foot drop, Moxie Falls is Maine's tallest waterfall; and the kicker is that it's also one of the state's most easily accessible waterfalls, too!
The trek to the falls is nearly as breathtaking as the cascades themselves, traversing through verdant forests that are straight out of a fairy tale. As the greenery thins and falls come into view, you're bound to have your breath taken away by this enthralling scene in the Pine Tree State. When was the last time you visited this showstopping cascade?
What's the most easy-to-access waterfall in Maine?
There's nothing quite like happening upon a beautiful waterfall out in the wild; and happily, you don't have to trudge out into the wild to see some of the state's most fabulous falls. For proof of this, simply check out the following:
- Coos Canyon. Located in Byron, Maine, just off of Scenic Route 17, Coos Canyon can easily be considered one of the most accessible waterfalls in the Pine Tree State.
- There are signs along the road to Coos Canyon, and once you arrive, you'll be pleased to see that you don't need to travel far to see it. In fact, it's possible to see the waterfall right from your car!
- The cascade-style waterfall has a drop of about 15 feet. Carved by the Swift River, there are lots of curves leading up to the area that you'll see from the parking lot.
- It's a beautiful sight to behold, and an accessible waterfall-chasing adventure every Mainer ought to seek out!