Waterfall Hikes Near Cornish, ME

1,115 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cornish? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cornish. 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 43.8005°N, -70.7994°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cornish

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

46 of 46 gauged

46 waterfalls near Cornish have live flow data today

Arethusa Falls Low Ripley Falls Low Zealand Falls Low Upper Falls Low Thoreau Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Bisco Falls Barely Flowing Kezar Falls Barely Flowing Steep Falls Barely Flowing Basion Cove Falls Moderate Pumgustuck Moderate Beede Falls Low Sabbaday Falls Low Brickett Falls Low Coosauk Fall Low Glen Ellis Falls Low Hermit Falls Low Hitchcock Falls Low Winniweta Falls Low Triple Falls Low Dryad Falls Barely Flowing Giant Falls Barely Flowing Peboamauk Fall Barely Flowing Dundee Falls Moderate Mallison Falls Moderate Presumpscot Falls Moderate Saccarappa Falls Moderate Fletcher Cascades Low Mill Brook Cascade Low Norway Rapids Low Shell Cascade Low Franconia Falls Low Nancy Cascades Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Swans Falls Barely Flowing Kees Falls Low Mad River Falls Low Livermore Falls Low Mayo Falls Moderate Orris Falls Moderate Mother Walker Falls Barely Flowing Screw Auger Falls Barely Flowing Packers Falls Moderate Rumford Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Tod 73°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 89°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cornish

Updated 40 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Mayo Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 70th percentile
  2. 2 Orris Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 70th percentile
  3. 3 Packers Falls Moderate · 250 cfs 61st percentile
  4. 4 Basion Cove Falls Moderate · 150 cfs 57th percentile
  5. 5 Pumgustuck Moderate · 150 cfs 57th percentile
  6. 6 Mallison Falls Moderate · 880 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cornish (7 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.

Mallison Falls

10.2 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cornish (38 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

32.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swans Falls

49.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saccarappa Falls

5.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Cornish

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

32.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dundee Falls

13.8 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swans Falls

49.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mallison Falls

10.2 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Kezar Falls waterfall

Kezar Falls

49.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saccarappa Falls

5.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pumgustuck waterfall

Pumgustuck

12.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Presumpscot Falls waterfall

Presumpscot Falls

5.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

42.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

35.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

41.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steep Falls waterfall

Steep Falls

38.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brickett Falls waterfall

Brickett Falls

47.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mad River Falls

44.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kees Falls waterfall

Kees Falls

Maine
Moderate
3.2 miles 500 ft
Hermit Falls waterfall

Hermit Falls

42.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sabbaday Falls waterfall

Sabbaday Falls

14.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

Bisco Falls

42.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basion Cove Falls waterfall

Basion Cove Falls

16.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

14 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornish

Are there free waterfalls near Cornish?

There are 31 free waterfalls near Cornish, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cornish?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Cornish, including Glen Ellis Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cornish?

There are 38 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornish, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornish?

There are 36 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornish, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cornish?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cornish, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cornish?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cornish is Arethusa Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cornish?

The tallest waterfall near Cornish is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cornish?

Yes, 34 waterfalls near Cornish have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cornish?

The closest waterfall to Cornish is Great Falls, approximately 2.7 miles away.

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