Waterfall Hikes Near Bangor, ME

31,705 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bangor? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bangor. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.8323°N, -68.7906°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bangor

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Bangor have live flow data today

Bagaduce Falls Moderate Goose Falls Moderate Bucks Falls Low Cowyard Falls Low Gauntlet Falls Barely Flowing Mud Gauntlet Falls Barely Flowing Grand Falls Barely Flowing Grand Falls Barely Flowing Hadlock Falls Moderate Man O'War Brook Falls Moderate Sullivan Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Sprague Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate

Updated 10 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 85°F

Sat 78°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Bangor

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Little Falls Moderate · 341 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Sprague Falls Moderate · 341 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Bagaduce Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Goose Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 50th percentile
  6. 6 Hadlock Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bangor (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Sprague Falls

40 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bangor (7 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Goose Falls waterfall CC

Goose Falls

27.8 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bagaduce Falls waterfall

Bagaduce Falls

22.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grand Falls waterfall

Grand Falls

38.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Bangor

Goose Falls waterfall CC

Goose Falls

27.8 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bagaduce Falls waterfall

Bagaduce Falls

22.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grand Falls waterfall

Grand Falls

34 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

36.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grand Falls waterfall

Grand Falls

38.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sprague Falls

40 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

39.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

41 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mud Gauntlet Falls waterfall

Mud Gauntlet Falls

47.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gauntlet Falls waterfall

Gauntlet Falls

47.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Man O'War Brook Falls waterfall

Man O'War Brook Falls

42.1 miles away
In Acadia National Park
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Bucks Falls

48.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hadlock Falls waterfall

Hadlock Falls

43.2 miles away
In Acadia National Park
Maine
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft
Cowyard Falls waterfall

Cowyard Falls

7.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bangor

Are there free waterfalls near Bangor?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Bangor, including Bagaduce Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bangor?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Bangor, including Man O'War Brook Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bangor?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bangor, including Bagaduce Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bangor?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bangor, including Bagaduce Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bangor?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bangor is Bagaduce Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bangor?

The tallest waterfall near Bangor is Grand Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bangor?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Bangor have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bangor?

The closest waterfall to Bangor is Goose Falls, approximately 24.1 miles away.

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