Waterfall Hikes Near Bangor, ME

31,705 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bangor? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bangor. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.8323°N, -68.7906°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bangor

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

8 of 17 waterfalls near Bangor are flowing strongly today

Ambajejus Falls Roaring Grand Falls Roaring Ledge Falls Roaring Bagaduce Falls Strong Goose Falls Strong Bucks Falls Roaring Cowyard Falls Roaring Gauntlet Falls Barely Flowing Mud Gauntlet Falls Barely Flowing Grand Falls Strong Hadlock Falls Barely Flowing Man O'War Brook Falls Barely Flowing Sullivan Falls Barely Flowing Holmes Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Little Falls Barely Flowing Sprague Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 67°F

Aft 67°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 68°F Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Fri 68°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 59°F Light Rain
Sun 53°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 51°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 52°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bangor

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Ambajejus Falls Roaring · 321 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Grand Falls Roaring · 321 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Ledge Falls Roaring · 321 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Bucks Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Cowyard Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Grand Falls Strong · 2480 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bangor (6 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Goose Falls waterfall CC

Goose Falls

24.1 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bagaduce Falls waterfall

Bagaduce Falls

24.9 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Grand Falls waterfall

Grand Falls

41.8 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sprague Falls in Maine, about 35 feet of drop LiDAR

Sprague Falls

42.9 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Bangor

Goose Falls waterfall CC

Goose Falls

24.1 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bagaduce Falls waterfall

Bagaduce Falls

24.9 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Grand Falls waterfall

Grand Falls

37.7 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

39.3 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Grand Falls waterfall

Grand Falls

41.8 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sprague Falls in Maine, about 35 feet of drop LiDAR

Sprague Falls

42.9 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

43.2 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

43.9 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mud Gauntlet Falls waterfall

Mud Gauntlet Falls

44.7 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Gauntlet Falls waterfall

Gauntlet Falls

44.9 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Man O'War Brook Falls waterfall

Man O'War Brook Falls

45 miles away
In Acadia National Park
Maine
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Bucks Falls in Maine, about 58 feet of drop LiDAR

Bucks Falls

45.6 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hadlock Falls waterfall

Hadlock Falls

46.1 miles away
In Acadia National Park
Maine
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft
Cowyard Falls waterfall

Cowyard Falls

47.5 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Ambajejus Falls waterfall

Ambajejus Falls

48.8 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Holmes Falls in Maine, about 31 feet of drop LiDAR

Holmes Falls

49.1 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ledge Falls waterfall

Ledge Falls

49.8 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bangor

Are there free waterfalls near Bangor?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Bangor, including Bagaduce Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bangor?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Bangor, including Bagaduce Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bangor?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bangor, including Bagaduce Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bangor?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bangor, including Bagaduce Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bangor?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bangor is Cowyard Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bangor?

The tallest waterfall near Bangor is Grand Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bangor?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Bangor have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bangor?

The closest waterfall to Bangor is Goose Falls, approximately 24.1 miles away.

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