Waterfall Hikes Near Steep Falls, ME

2,087 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Steep Falls? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Steep Falls. 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 43.7905°N, -70.6275°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Steep Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

2 of 32 waterfalls near Steep Falls are flowing strongly today

Arethusa Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Bisco Falls Barely Flowing Kezar Falls Barely Flowing Steep Falls Barely Flowing Basion Cove Falls Moderate Pumgustuck Moderate Beede Falls Moderate Sabbaday Falls Moderate Brickett Falls Low Glen Ellis Falls Low Hermit Falls Low Winniweta Falls Low Dundee Falls Moderate Mallison Falls Moderate Presumpscot Falls Moderate Saccarappa Falls Moderate Fletcher Cascades Low Mill Brook Cascade Low Norway Rapids Low Shell Cascade Low Great Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Swans Falls Barely Flowing Kees Falls Low Mad River Falls Low Mayo Falls Strong Orris Falls Strong Nancy Cascades Low Packers Falls Moderate Rumford Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Aft 74°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 86°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 Steep Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mayo Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Orris Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 74th percentile
  3. 3 Saccarappa Falls Moderate · 997 cfs 69th percentile
  4. 4 Dundee Falls Moderate · 997 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Presumpscot Falls Moderate · 997 cfs 69th percentile
  6. 6 Mallison Falls Moderate · 997 cfs 69th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Steep Falls (6 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 Steep Falls (26 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

All 32 Waterfalls Near Steep Falls

Dundee Falls

13.8 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

32.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mallison Falls

10.2 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Saccarappa Falls

5.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Presumpscot Falls waterfall

Presumpscot Falls

5.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pumgustuck waterfall

Pumgustuck

12.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steep Falls waterfall

Steep Falls

38.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swans Falls

49.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basion Cove Falls waterfall

Basion Cove Falls

16.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kezar Falls waterfall

Kezar Falls

49.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bisco Falls

42.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

35.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

28.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall CC

Great Falls

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

Basin Falls

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

Thompson Falls

42.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

41.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brickett Falls waterfall

Brickett Falls

47.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rumford Falls waterfall

Rumford Falls

17.2 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

Mad River Falls

44.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Steep Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Steep Falls?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Steep Falls, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Steep Falls?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Steep Falls, including Glen Ellis Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Steep Falls?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Steep Falls, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Steep Falls?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Steep Falls, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Steep Falls?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Steep Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near Steep Falls is Arethusa Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Steep Falls?

The tallest waterfall near Steep Falls is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Steep Falls?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Steep Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Steep Falls?

The closest waterfall to Steep Falls is Dundee Falls, approximately 8.3 miles away.

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