Cataract Falls — waterfall

Biddeford & Saco · Maine

waterfall · Generally no . viewing. some sites allow wading below only · Status: Confirmed

Key facts

Swimming

Generally no . viewing. some sites allow wading below only

Access

Varies

Parking

Limited

Trip profile

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Good fit, skip, and before you go

Good fit

Scenic viewing
Quick roadside stop or short hike
Photos after rain

Skip

You want guaranteed swimming access
High water or slick rock conditions
Private or posted access uncertainty

Before you go

  • this most likely refers to one or both of the DAMS on the Saco River that are located in downtown Biddeford.
  • in looking at Google Maps, there does appear to be some cascades below one of the DAMS.
  • you can see one of the DAMS and falls from a fenced area behind a building called the \"The Mill at Sac
  • https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Cataract-Falls-20437
  • Confirmed