Steep Falls (Standish) — waterfall

Standish · Maine

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

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

  • Merged identity (1 source rows) || Not Listed | some sources say this is a DAM on the Presumpscot River, while other sources say these are just rapids.
  • I need to do more research here, but perhaps this is the DAM that can be seen on Google Maps at these coordinates: GPS = 43.830147, -70.455021
  • https://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/more-waterfalls-in-maine.html
  • Varies
  • Never swim above falls or fast current.