Waterfall Hikes Near Rangeley, ME

568 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rangeley? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rangeley. 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 44.9643°N, -70.6467°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rangeley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 40 gauged

38 waterfalls near Rangeley have live flow data today

Angel Falls Low Attean Falls Low Grand Falls Low Holeb Falls Low Sarampus Falls Low Shadagee Falls Low Austin Stream Falls Barely Flowing Houston Brook Falls Barely Flowing Aziscohos Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Ellingwood Falls Barely Flowing Garfield Falls Barely Flowing Basin Falls Barely Flowing Bisco Falls Barely Flowing Kezar Falls Barely Flowing Steep Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Moose Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Smalls Falls Barely Flowing Caratunk Falls Low Dryad Falls Barely Flowing Giant Falls Barely Flowing Dunn Falls Barely Flowing Ellis Falls Barely Flowing Mother Walker Falls Barely Flowing Screw Auger Falls Barely Flowing Silver Ripple Cascade Barely Flowing The Cataracts Barely Flowing Kees Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Long Falls Barely Flowing Poplar Stream Falls Barely Flowing Moxie Falls Low Poplar Hill Falls Low Rumford Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Tod 65°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 73°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 83°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Rangeley

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Caratunk Falls Low · 5830 cfs 19th percentile
  2. 2 Angel Falls Low · 141 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 Attean Falls Low · 361 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Shadagee Falls Low · 361 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 Sarampus Falls Low · 361 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Holeb Falls Low · 361 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rangeley (5 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.

Smalls Falls waterfall

Smalls Falls

10.6 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

11.5 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.8 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rangeley (23 waterfalls)

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

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Rangeley

Smalls Falls waterfall

Smalls Falls

10.6 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

11.5 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.8 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

33.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Aziscohos Falls (historical)

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Silver Ripple Cascade

32.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ellis Falls waterfall

Ellis Falls

18.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shadagee Falls

32.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sarampus Falls waterfall

Sarampus Falls

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garfield Falls waterfall

Garfield Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ellingwood Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Boy Falls waterfall

Little Boy Falls

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

The Cataracts

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

Rumford Falls

17.2 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

44.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dunn Falls waterfall

Dunn Falls

Maine
Moderate
3.2 miles 500 ft
Poplar Stream Falls waterfall

Poplar Stream Falls

8.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Screw Auger Falls waterfall

Screw Auger Falls

38.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mother Walker Falls waterfall

Mother Walker Falls

39.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Falls waterfall

Long Falls

6.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rangeley

Are there free waterfalls near Rangeley?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Rangeley, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rangeley?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Rangeley, including Angel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rangeley?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rangeley, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rangeley?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rangeley, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rangeley?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Rangeley, including Smalls Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rangeley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rangeley is Angel Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rangeley?

The tallest waterfall near Rangeley is Dryad Falls at 300 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Rangeley require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rangeley?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Rangeley have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rangeley?

The closest waterfall to Rangeley is Smalls Falls, approximately 10.6 miles away.

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