Best Waterfalls in Maine

Maine's wet climate, dense forest cover, and fast interior rivers produce more waterfalls than its coastal reputation suggests, concentrated especially in the western mountains and the interior gorge country north of Moosehead Lake.

Moxie Falls

Near The Forks, Moxie Falls drops roughly 90 feet in a single plunge, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in New England, and its relatively short, accessible trail makes it one of the state's most rewarding easy waterfall stops.

Gulf Hagas

Rather than one named waterfall, Gulf Hagas offers an entire slate-canyon system of cascades and plunges along the Pleasant River, often called the "Grand Canyon of Maine" for the depth and drama of its gorge walls.

Screw Auger Falls

In Grafton Notch State Park, Screw Auger Falls cuts through polished granite alongside an easily accessible parking area, making it one of the simplest high-quality waterfall stops on a western Maine driving route.

Smalls Falls

Along Route 4 near Rangeley, Smalls Falls drops through a series of pools and chutes just steps from the road, making it one of the easiest roadside waterfall stops in western Maine and a popular local swimming spot in summer.

Angel Falls

Reached by a genuine hike rather than a roadside pull-off, Angel Falls rewards visitors with one of the tallest and most secluded drops in the state, valued as much for the forested approach as for the falls themselves.

Why Maine's Waterfalls Matter

Nearly all of Maine's best waterfalls sit inland, tied to mountain country and major forest watersheds — a reminder that a complete Maine trip has to look well past the coast to find some of the state's strongest water scenery.