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

7 of 46 waterfalls near Cornish are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Aft 63°F Partly Sunny
Tue 60°F Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 59°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 57°F Light Rain
Fri 63°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 70°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny

Find waterfalls to hike near Cornish

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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

46 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

21.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Swans Falls waterfall

Swans Falls

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

Saccarappa Falls

38 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Cornish

Hitchcock Falls

41.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Coosauk Fall

41 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Franconia Falls waterfall

Franconia Falls

21.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
6.8 miles 200 ft
Zealand Falls waterfall

Zealand Falls

6.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.6 miles 650 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

39.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Peboamauk Fall

38.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornish

Are there free waterfalls near Cornish?

There are 29 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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