10 Easiest Waterfalls in Maine
“Easy” here means a short walk, a roadside-style approach, or a quick viewpoint loop. Maine is unusually strong on roadside waterfall payoffs, but cold water, slick rock, and changing flow still deserve a careful read of each guide.
Compare the ranked list on the map, then open the full guide for parking, approach notes, and seasonal context. Want the scenic roadside set only? See Best roadside waterfalls in Maine.
#1 Smalls Falls — Township E
Waterfall in Township E, Popular tiered waterfall stop south of Rangeley on Route 4. Public and Roadside lot.
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5-25 min typical
#2 Screw Auger Falls — Greenville
Waterfall in Greenville, Maine. Natural access and Roadside or trailhead parking.
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5-25 min typical
#3 Coos Canyon — Byron
Waterfall in Byron, Gold panning rest area parking on ME 17 Gold panning rest area parking on ME 17. 7.2 and Roadside or…
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5-25 min typical
#4 Snow Falls — West Paris
Waterfall in West Paris. PARIS / NORWAY, Maine. 4.1 and Roadside or trailhead parking.
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5-25 min typical
#5 Houston Brook Falls — Pleasant Ridge
Waterfall in Pleasant Ridge, Upper Kennebec waterfall stop near the Bingham corridor. Public and Roadside pull-off or…
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5-25 min typical
#6 Ellis Falls — Andover
Waterfall in Andover. 4.6 and Roadside or trailhead parking.
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5-25 min typical
#7 Rumford Falls — Rumford
Waterfall in Rumford, Maine. 4.6 and Roadside or trailhead parking.
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5-25 min typical
#8 Step Falls — Newry
Waterfall in Newry, Waterfall coords on trail upstream of lot Roadside parking rules on Bear River Rd . do not block. 7.8…
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5-25 min typical
#9 Ledge Falls — East Millinocket
Waterfall in East Millinocket, Maine. Natural access and Roadside or trailhead parking.
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5-25 min typical
#10 Swift River Falls — Roxbury
Waterfall in Roxbury, Maine. 4.6 and Roadside or trailhead parking.
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5-25 min typical