Waterfall Hikes Near Cornish, ME

1,115 residents
New York Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cornish? There are 52 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

52 of 52 gauged

21 of 52 waterfalls near Cornish are flowing strongly today

Arethusa Falls Strong Ripley Falls Strong Zealand Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Thoreau Falls Strong Basin Falls Moderate Bisco Falls Moderate Kezar Falls Moderate Steep Falls Moderate Basion Cove Falls Barely Flowing Pumgustuck Barely Flowing Beede Falls Barely Flowing Sabbaday Falls Barely Flowing Brickett Falls Strong Coosauk Fall Strong Glen Ellis Falls Strong Hermit Falls Strong Hitchcock Falls Strong Winniweta Falls Strong Triple Falls Strong Dryad Falls Roaring Giant Falls Roaring Peboamauk Fall Roaring Dundee Falls Strong Mallison Falls Strong Presumpscot Falls Strong Saccarappa Falls Strong Dunn Falls Moderate Ellis Falls Moderate Mother Walker Falls Moderate Screw Auger Falls Moderate Silver Ripple Cascade Moderate The Cataracts Moderate Franconia Falls Moderate Nancy Cascades Moderate Great Falls Moderate Great Falls Low Swans Falls Low Hampton Falls Moderate Kees Falls Strong Mad River Falls Strong Livermore Falls Moderate Mayo Falls Barely Flowing Orris Falls Barely Flowing Packers Falls Barely Flowing Rumford Falls Moderate Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 80°F

Tod 83°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 79°F Sunny
Sat 80°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cornish

Updated 39 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Peboamauk Fall Roaring · 2180 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Giant Falls Roaring · 2180 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Dryad Falls Roaring · 2180 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Dundee Falls Strong · 653 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Mallison Falls Strong · 653 cfs 88th percentile
  6. 6 Saccarappa Falls Strong · 653 cfs 88th 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

34 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cornish (42 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

24.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swans Falls

47.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saccarappa Falls

33.8 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near Cornish

Winniweta Falls waterfall

Winniweta Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Norway Rapids

1.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

34.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall CC

Great Falls

26.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

31.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nancy Cascades waterfall

Nancy Cascades

24.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

31 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Ellis Falls waterfall

Glen Ellis Falls

6.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

28.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

23.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Arethusa Falls waterfall

Arethusa Falls

25.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.8 miles 800 ft
Screw Auger Falls waterfall

Screw Auger Falls

19 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ripley Falls waterfall

Ripley Falls

26.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
1.2 miles 300 ft

Dryad Falls

13 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mother Walker Falls waterfall

Mother Walker Falls

18.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cataracts waterfall

The Cataracts

14.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Ellis Falls waterfall

Ellis Falls

46.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Silver Ripple Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornish

Are there free waterfalls near Cornish?

There are 36 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 42 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornish, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornish?

There are 41 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.

Do any waterfalls near Cornish require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Cornish requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cornish?

Yes, 38 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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