Some People Call This Waterfall In Maine A Little Slice Of Paradise
By Michelle|Published May 09, 2018
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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When it comes to heaven on earth, is doesn’t get much closer than Maine. From the wildlife that lives on the forest floors to the views at the top of every mountain summit, Vacationland is pulsating with everything it takes to make a physical spot feel like paradise. While we could write about tons of places that bring you close to this kind of beauty, one of our favorites is Cascade Falls in Maine.
For one of the prettiest waterfalls in Maine, you don't need to go much further than one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state.
Visitors in wheelchairs and with strollers have done this walk successfully, but as with any trail you never know the condition of the terrain on any given day. You might want to scope things out before fully committing to the path.
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The trail begins at the parking lot and the hardwood and pine forest is beautiful and lush, keeping things shady and cool during hot days.
Nearing the end of the trip you'll see the falls, then the trail moves away from the brook heading to an open area. From here you'll go back to the trail head and parking lot.
Along the path there's a large structure that appears to be a cage. Children were told that the cage was once used for a gorilla who escaped to roam the woods. It wasn't uncommon for kids to get into the cage pretending to BE the gorilla, though most people quickly moved on to avoid any surprise gorilla visits! The truth is that it was a bear cages, used to entertain tourists in the 1950s.
At the top, make a left and follow the trail across an old dam to get back to the parking area.
