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

14 waterfalls near Waterville have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 81°F

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

Flowing best right now near Waterville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Moderate · 2250 cfs 73rd percentile
  2. 2 Ellis Falls Moderate · 84 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Bagaduce Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 58th percentile
  4. 4 Goose Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 58th percentile
  5. 5 Rumford Falls Moderate · 2250 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 The Falls Moderate · 2250 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waterville (1 waterfall)

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.

Rumford Falls waterfall

Rumford Falls

37.8 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Waterville (11 waterfalls)

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

Austin Stream Falls

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hatch Falls

36.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Houston Brook Falls waterfall

Houston Brook Falls

44.8 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Waterville

Caratunk Falls waterfall

Caratunk Falls

12.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Austin Stream Falls

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hatch Falls

36.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

33.8 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Houston Brook Falls waterfall

Houston Brook Falls

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

Rumford Falls

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

Basin Falls

28.1 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
Great Falls waterfall CC

Great Falls

26.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bagaduce Falls waterfall

Bagaduce Falls

31.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Wilson Falls waterfall

Little Wilson Falls

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

Ellis Falls

46.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bisco Falls

31.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Poplar Stream Falls waterfall

Poplar Stream Falls

8.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 is 1 easy waterfall hike near Waterville, including Rumford 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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