Waterfall Hikes Near Old Town, ME

7,458 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Old Town? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Old Town. 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 44.9491°N, -68.7249°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Old Town

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

4 of 24 waterfalls near Old Town are flowing strongly today

Ambajejus Falls Barely Flowing Debsconeag Falls Barely Flowing Grand Falls Barely Flowing Grindstone Falls Barely Flowing Ledge Falls Barely Flowing Passamagamet Falls Barely Flowing Whetstone Falls Barely Flowing Bagaduce Falls Moderate Goose Falls Moderate Caratunk Falls Roaring Gauntlet Falls Strong Hays Brook Falls Strong Mud Gauntlet Falls Strong Gordon Falls Barely Flowing Hadlock Falls Moderate Man O'War Brook Falls Moderate Sullivan Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Sprague Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Orin Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 76°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Old Town

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Caratunk Falls Roaring · 1650 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Mud Gauntlet Falls Strong · 55 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Gauntlet Falls Strong · 55 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Hays Brook Falls Strong · 55 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Sullivan Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 72nd percentile
  6. 6 Man O'War Brook Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 72nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Old Town (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Old Town (11 waterfalls)

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

Bagaduce Falls waterfall

Bagaduce Falls

31.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Goose Falls waterfall CC

Goose Falls

24.9 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

All 24 Waterfalls Near Old Town

Bagaduce Falls waterfall

Bagaduce Falls

31.3 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
Goose Falls waterfall CC

Goose Falls

24.9 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
Ledge Falls waterfall

Ledge Falls

6.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mud Gauntlet Falls waterfall

Mud Gauntlet Falls

44.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gauntlet Falls waterfall

Gauntlet Falls

29.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

14.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bucks Falls

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

Little Falls

42.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grindstone Falls waterfall CC

Grindstone Falls

43.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cowyard Falls waterfall

Cowyard Falls

47.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordon Falls waterfall

Gordon Falls

35.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sprague Falls

42.9 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Ambajejus Falls waterfall

Ambajejus Falls

3.9 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

Passamagamet Falls

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

Man O'War Brook Falls

43.9 miles away
In Acadia National Park
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Caratunk Falls waterfall

Caratunk Falls

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

Hadlock Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Old Town

Are there free waterfalls near Old Town?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Old Town, including Bagaduce Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Old Town?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Old Town, including Man O'War Brook Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Old Town?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Old Town, including Bagaduce Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Town?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Town, including Bagaduce Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Old Town?

The shortest waterfall hike near Old Town is Ambajejus Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Old Town?

The tallest waterfall near Old Town is Grand Falls at 40 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Old Town require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Old Town?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Old Town have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Old Town?

The closest waterfall to Old Town is Bagaduce Falls, approximately 27.9 miles away.

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