Waterfall Hikes Near Ellsworth, ME

8,478 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ellsworth works well as the last real town before Acadia, and the park holds the best hikes on this list. Hadlock Falls pours under a stone carriage road bridge on a 2.8 mile loop with 500 feet of climb. Man O'War Brook Falls drops toward Somes Sound on an easy mile. Out the other direction, Sullivan Falls and Bagaduce Falls are tidal falls that run backward when the tide turns. Eleven falls in the radius, and dogs are welcome nearly everywhere, Acadia included.

Located at 44.5847°N, -68.4875°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ellsworth

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Ellsworth have live flow data today

Bagaduce Falls Barely Flowing Goose Falls Barely Flowing Grand Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Holmes Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Hadlock Falls Barely Flowing Man O'War Brook Falls Barely Flowing Sullivan Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Sprague Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 77°F Partly Sunny
Wed 80°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Thu 81°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Fri 80°F Sunny Best
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 76°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Ellsworth

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 64th percentile
  2. 2 Holmes Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Little Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 64th percentile
  4. 4 Grand Falls Moderate · 3810 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Low · 30 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Sprague Falls Low · 30 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ellsworth (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.

Man O'War Brook Falls waterfall

Man O'War Brook Falls

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

Sprague Falls

42.9 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

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

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

Bagaduce Falls waterfall

Bagaduce Falls

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

Hadlock Falls

46.1 miles away
In Acadia National Park
Maine
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft
Goose Falls waterfall CC

Goose Falls

49.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Ellsworth

Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

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

Bagaduce Falls

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

Man O'War Brook Falls

45 miles away
In Acadia National Park
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hadlock Falls waterfall

Hadlock Falls

46.1 miles away
In Acadia National Park
Maine
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft

Sprague Falls

42.9 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Goose Falls waterfall CC

Goose Falls

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

Little Falls

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

Grand Falls

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

Little Falls

43.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Holmes Falls

44.8 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

47.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ellsworth

Are there free waterfalls near Ellsworth?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ellsworth?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Ellsworth, including Holmes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ellsworth?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ellsworth?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ellsworth?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ellsworth?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Ellsworth have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ellsworth?

The closest waterfall to Ellsworth is Sullivan Falls, approximately 14.4 miles away.

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