Maine is chock full of beautiful waterfalls. You’ve likely read about them before on Only In Maine. We have great waterfall road trips and our cascades can even be enjoyed in the winter! However, we know that not everyone always has the time or the ability to reach some of the waterfalls in Maine that require all-day treks or strenuous hikes. So, we’ve done our best to round up a few that require little to no hiking at all. If you love hiking trails with waterfalls in Maine, but also love quickly-accessible nature, you’ll absolutely adore these!
- Coos Canyon: Byron, ME 04275 (just off Scenic Highway 17)
The B’s / Flickr Visible from Route 17 scenic highway, Coos Canyon is a great place to spend the day. In the summer you can wade in the waters, jump in or stay dry with a picnic in the connected park. Don’t avoid it in the winter though - with no hiking necessary you can just pull over to take a look. Coos Canyon, Byron, ME 04275, USA
- Snow Falls: West Paris, ME 04289
Mark Boutilier / Flickr Snow Falls is an ideal stop for a chilly day. There’s no swimming allowed here, so you’re not missing out by not leaping on in. A visit to these falls will reveal four separate cascade sets. The waterfalls flow down from the Little Androscoggin River. The best time to visit is from between April to November, when the flow is strongest. Snow Falls Gorge, West Paris, ME 04289, USA
- Great Falls: Auburn, ME 04210
Gwyn Fisher / Flickr You just have to take a short walk on the paved Auburn Riverwalk to view these gorgeous falls. Like Snow Falls, they’re powered by the Androscoggin River. This 178-mile river separates Auburn from Lewiston. It’s one of our favorite river walks in Maine. Great Falls, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
- Riverside Walking Trail and Overlook: Rumford, ME 04276
Doug Kerr / Flickr Looking for a trail that’s a little harder than the above? This one is easy, but not so easy that all you need to do is park the car. You’ll love it if you just want a brief opportunity to stretch your legs. In downtown Rumford, you’ll find this wonderful walking trail. It will bring you right to the Androscoggin River. It’s only about 0.1 miles, so it’s very manageable for even novice hikers. Riverside Walking Trail and Overlook, Rumford, ME 04276, USA
Have you visited any of these “hiking trails” with waterfalls in Maine? Share your favorites in the comments!
The B’s / Flickr
Visible from Route 17 scenic highway, Coos Canyon is a great place to spend the day. In the summer you can wade in the waters, jump in or stay dry with a picnic in the connected park. Don’t avoid it in the winter though - with no hiking necessary you can just pull over to take a look.
Coos Canyon, Byron, ME 04275, USA
Mark Boutilier / Flickr
Snow Falls is an ideal stop for a chilly day. There’s no swimming allowed here, so you’re not missing out by not leaping on in. A visit to these falls will reveal four separate cascade sets. The waterfalls flow down from the Little Androscoggin River. The best time to visit is from between April to November, when the flow is strongest.
Snow Falls Gorge, West Paris, ME 04289, USA
Gwyn Fisher / Flickr
You just have to take a short walk on the paved Auburn Riverwalk to view these gorgeous falls. Like Snow Falls, they’re powered by the Androscoggin River. This 178-mile river separates Auburn from Lewiston. It’s one of our favorite river walks in Maine.
Great Falls, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
Doug Kerr / Flickr
Looking for a trail that’s a little harder than the above? This one is easy, but not so easy that all you need to do is park the car. You’ll love it if you just want a brief opportunity to stretch your legs. In downtown Rumford, you’ll find this wonderful walking trail. It will bring you right to the Androscoggin River. It’s only about 0.1 miles, so it’s very manageable for even novice hikers.
Riverside Walking Trail and Overlook, Rumford, ME 04276, USA
And if you’re daydreaming about summer swimming, you may be looking for waterfalls in Maine that also double as swimming holes. Check these out, they’re perfect for cooling off on a hot day!
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Best Parks In Maine March 19, 2022 Lisa Sammons What are some of the best state parks in Maine? We’ve got 32 state parks in Maine, so there is a lot to explore here. Check out these 12 state parks in Maine that have so much to see and do. Baxter State Park is an especially beautiful place, and if you’re looking to go camping, it doesn’t get much better than Peaks-Kenny State Park. They have 56 camp sites in the woods. What are the best places for hiking in Maine? Maine is heaven for hikers. We’ve got so many magnificent trails in Maine, of every length and difficulty level. Looking for some bucket list trails that you’ll definitely want to try out one day? We’ve got a list. Or, if you’re looking for shorter trails in Maine that are less than five miles and won’t take all day, we’ve got a list for that, too! The hike to Moxie Falls is a great short one that will take you to a beautiful waterfall. Are there any other beautiful places in Maine? Maine is an astonishingly beautiful place that’s got tons of variety in scenery. Whether you like the ocean, lighthouses, mountains, or lakes, there are places to see here. Acadia National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in the country. Check out these fun facts about Acadia that you may not be aware of.
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Best Parks In Maine
March 19, 2022
Lisa Sammons
What are some of the best state parks in Maine? We’ve got 32 state parks in Maine, so there is a lot to explore here. Check out these 12 state parks in Maine that have so much to see and do. Baxter State Park is an especially beautiful place, and if you’re looking to go camping, it doesn’t get much better than Peaks-Kenny State Park. They have 56 camp sites in the woods. What are the best places for hiking in Maine? Maine is heaven for hikers. We’ve got so many magnificent trails in Maine, of every length and difficulty level. Looking for some bucket list trails that you’ll definitely want to try out one day? We’ve got a list. Or, if you’re looking for shorter trails in Maine that are less than five miles and won’t take all day, we’ve got a list for that, too! The hike to Moxie Falls is a great short one that will take you to a beautiful waterfall. Are there any other beautiful places in Maine? Maine is an astonishingly beautiful place that’s got tons of variety in scenery. Whether you like the ocean, lighthouses, mountains, or lakes, there are places to see here. Acadia National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in the country. Check out these fun facts about Acadia that you may not be aware of.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
We’ve got 32 state parks in Maine, so there is a lot to explore here. Check out these 12 state parks in Maine that have so much to see and do. Baxter State Park is an especially beautiful place, and if you’re looking to go camping, it doesn’t get much better than Peaks-Kenny State Park. They have 56 camp sites in the woods.
What are the best places for hiking in Maine?
Maine is heaven for hikers. We’ve got so many magnificent trails in Maine, of every length and difficulty level. Looking for some bucket list trails that you’ll definitely want to try out one day? We’ve got a list. Or, if you’re looking for shorter trails in Maine that are less than five miles and won’t take all day, we’ve got a list for that, too! The hike to Moxie Falls is a great short one that will take you to a beautiful waterfall.
Are there any other beautiful places in Maine?
Maine is an astonishingly beautiful place that’s got tons of variety in scenery. Whether you like the ocean, lighthouses, mountains, or lakes, there are places to see here. Acadia National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in the country. Check out these fun facts about Acadia that you may not be aware of.
