Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Arrowhead, ME

2,896 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Arrowhead? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Arrowhead. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.6634°N, -70.7382°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Arrowhead

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

31 waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead have live flow data today

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 Hermit Falls Low Winniweta Falls Low Dundee Falls Moderate Mallison Falls Moderate Presumpscot Falls Moderate Saccarappa Falls Moderate Fletcher Cascades Low Norway Rapids Low Shell Cascade Low Great Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Swans Falls Barely Flowing Hampton Falls Moderate Kees Falls Low Mad River Falls Low Livermore Falls Low Mayo Falls Moderate Orris Falls Moderate Nancy Cascades Low Packers Falls Moderate Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Steeles Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 74°F 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 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 86°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Arrowhead

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Orris Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Mayo Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 74th percentile
  3. 3 Steeles Falls Moderate · 361 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Saccarappa Falls Moderate · 947 cfs 64th percentile
  5. 5 Presumpscot Falls Moderate · 947 cfs 64th percentile
  6. 6 Mallison Falls Moderate · 947 cfs 64th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Arrowhead (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.

Mallison Falls

10.2 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Arrowhead (24 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

Saccarappa Falls

5.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

35.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Lake Arrowhead

Hermit Falls waterfall

Hermit Falls

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

Great Falls

25.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sabbaday Falls waterfall

Sabbaday Falls

14.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

14 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

37.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

34.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Winniweta Falls waterfall

Winniweta Falls

36 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

31.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Norway Rapids

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

Shell Cascade

9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nancy Cascades waterfall

Nancy Cascades

1.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Arrowhead

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead, including Basin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Arrowhead?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Arrowhead, including Mallison Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Arrowhead?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead, including Basin Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead, including Basin Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lake Arrowhead, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Arrowhead?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Arrowhead is Basin Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead?

The tallest waterfall near Lake Arrowhead is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Arrowhead?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Arrowhead?

The closest waterfall to Lake Arrowhead is Great Falls, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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