Waterfall Hikes Near Waterville, ME

15,785 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Kennebec decides where Waterville hikes. Follow it north and Houston Brook Falls near Bingham hands you 32 feet of water for a half mile walk. Caratunk Falls churns through the narrows at Solon. Austin Stream and Basin Falls each take an easy mile, dogs fine on both. Fourteen falls fill the radius. The tall one is Rumford Falls, 176 feet on the Androscoggin over to the west, and it shows itself without any hiking at all.

Located at 44.5441°N, -69.6624°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waterville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

4 of 14 waterfalls near Waterville are flowing strongly today

Austin Stream Falls Moderate Houston Brook Falls Moderate Bagaduce Falls Moderate Goose Falls Moderate Basin Falls Moderate Bisco Falls Moderate Caratunk Falls Moderate Ellis Falls Strong Great Falls Roaring Hatch Falls Moderate Little Wilson Falls Moderate Poplar Stream Falls Barely Flowing Rumford Falls Strong The Falls Strong

Updated 6 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny · 49°F

Aft 50°F Isolated Rain Showers
Vet 49°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 47°F Partly Sunny
Fri 44°F Chance Rain And Snow
Sat 45°F Chance Rain And Snow
Sun 48°F Partly Sunny
Mon 49°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Waterville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Roaring · 2790 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Rumford Falls Strong · 1890 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 The Falls Strong · 1890 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Ellis Falls Strong · 76 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Austin Stream Falls Moderate · 82 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Basin Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waterville (10 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Austin Stream Falls in Maine, about 173 feet of drop LiDAR

Austin Stream Falls

35.1 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hatch Falls in Maine, about 46 feet of drop LiDAR

Hatch Falls

36.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Houston Brook Falls waterfall

Houston Brook Falls

37.5 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rumford Falls waterfall

Rumford Falls

37.5 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Waterville

Caratunk Falls waterfall

Caratunk Falls

29 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Austin Stream Falls in Maine, about 173 feet of drop LiDAR

Austin Stream Falls

35.1 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hatch Falls in Maine, about 46 feet of drop LiDAR

Hatch Falls

36.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

36.8 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Houston Brook Falls waterfall

Houston Brook Falls

37.5 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rumford Falls waterfall

Rumford Falls

37.5 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

43.5 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Goose Falls waterfall CC

Goose Falls

45.4 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall CC

Great Falls

45.4 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Bagaduce Falls waterfall

Bagaduce Falls

47.8 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Little Wilson Falls waterfall

Little Wilson Falls

48.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
3.4 miles 500 ft
Ellis Falls waterfall

Ellis Falls

49 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bisco Falls in Maine, about 51 feet of drop LiDAR

Bisco Falls

49.6 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Poplar Stream Falls waterfall

Poplar Stream Falls

49.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waterville

Are there free waterfalls near Waterville?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Waterville, including Austin Stream Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waterville?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Waterville, including Austin Stream Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waterville?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waterville, including Austin Stream Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterville?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterville, including Austin Stream Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waterville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Waterville is Austin Stream Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Waterville?

The tallest waterfall near Waterville is Rumford Falls at 176 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waterville?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Waterville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waterville?

The closest waterfall to Waterville is Caratunk Falls, approximately 29 miles away.

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