Waterfall Hikes Near Caribou, ME

7,454 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Caribou? There are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Caribou. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 46.8662°N, -67.9920°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Caribou

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

1 of 11 waterfalls near Caribou is flowing strongly today

Fish River Falls Barely Flowing Fish River Falls Moderate Red River Falls Moderate Skew Falls Moderate Lower Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Briggs Mills Falls Moderate Middle Pitch Falls Moderate Van Dine Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Grand Sault Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Sun 78°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Caribou

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Grand Sault Strong · 18929 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Briggs Mills Falls Moderate · 547 cfs 68th percentile
  3. 3 Middle Pitch Falls Moderate · 547 cfs 68th percentile
  4. 4 Van Dine Falls Moderate · 547 cfs 68th percentile
  5. 5 Jackson Falls Moderate · 547 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Fish River Falls Moderate · 2530 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Caribou (3 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.

Grand Sault waterfall

Grand Sault

45.6 km away
New Brunswick
Drive Up
0.2 km 3 m

Briggs Mills Falls

75.8 km away
New Brunswick
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Caribou (4 waterfalls)

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

Fish River Falls waterfall

Fish River Falls

39.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Red River Falls waterfall

Red River Falls

Maine
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Caribou

Grand Sault waterfall

Grand Sault

45.6 km away
New Brunswick
Drive Up
0.2 km 3 m
Skew Falls waterfall

Skew Falls

38.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fish River Falls waterfall

Fish River Falls

39.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Red River Falls waterfall

Red River Falls

Maine
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Briggs Mills Falls

75.8 km away
New Brunswick
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

Middle Pitch Falls

75.4 km away
New Brunswick
Moderate
1.0 km Unknown
Fish River Falls waterfall

Fish River Falls

23.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Jackson Falls

73.2 km away
New Brunswick
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

Van Dine Falls

67.4 km away
New Brunswick
Moderate
1.8 km 27 m
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

33.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Caribou

Are there free waterfalls near Caribou?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Caribou, including Briggs Mills Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Caribou?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Caribou, including Briggs Mills Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Caribou?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Caribou, including Fish River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Caribou?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Caribou, including Fish River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Caribou?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Caribou, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Caribou?

The shortest waterfall hike near Caribou is Briggs Mills Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Caribou?

The tallest waterfall near Caribou is Grand Sault at 75 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Caribou?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Caribou have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Caribou?

The closest waterfall to Caribou is Grand Sault, approximately 19.7 miles away.

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