Hadlock Falls — waterfall

Mount Desert · 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 is Acadia National Park's finest waterfall, and it's a beauty when the streams are running strong.
  • the falls are clearly visible from one of the Acadia National Park carriage roads between marked posts #12 and #19.
  • hiking access is easiest from a parking area on ME 3.
  • several other seasonal wa
  • https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Hadlock-Falls-20476