Waterfall Hikes Near Cornish, ME

1,115 residents
New York Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cornish? There are 52 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cornish. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.8005°N, -70.7994°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cornish

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

52 of 52 gauged

18 of 52 waterfalls near Cornish are flowing strongly today

Arethusa Falls Moderate Ripley Falls Moderate Zealand Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Thoreau Falls Moderate Basin Falls Strong Bisco Falls Strong Kezar Falls Strong Steep Falls Strong Basion Cove Falls Moderate Pumgustuck Moderate Beede Falls Strong Sabbaday Falls Strong Brickett Falls Moderate Coosauk Fall Moderate Glen Ellis Falls Moderate Hermit Falls Moderate Hitchcock Falls Moderate Winniweta Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Dryad Falls Moderate Giant Falls Moderate Peboamauk Fall Moderate Dundee Falls Roaring Mallison Falls Roaring Presumpscot Falls Roaring Saccarappa Falls Roaring Dunn Falls Moderate Ellis Falls Moderate Mother Walker Falls Moderate Screw Auger Falls Moderate Silver Ripple Cascade Moderate The Cataracts Moderate Fletcher Cascades Strong Mill Brook Cascade Strong Norway Rapids Strong Shell Cascade Strong Franconia Falls Moderate Nancy Cascades Moderate Great Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Swans Falls Barely Flowing Hampton Falls Roaring Kees Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Moderate Livermore Falls Strong Mayo Falls Moderate Orris Falls Moderate Packers Falls Strong Rumford Falls Moderate Waternomee Falls Moderate Thompson Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 70°F

Aft 72°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sun 73°F Sunny
Lab 79°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 72°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 78°F Partly Sunny
Fri 70°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Cornish

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hampton Falls Roaring · 0 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Mallison Falls Roaring · 705 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Dundee Falls Roaring · 705 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Presumpscot Falls Roaring · 705 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Saccarappa Falls Roaring · 705 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Steep Falls Strong · 11 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cornish (7 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.

Mallison Falls

4.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cornish (42 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swans Falls

30.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saccarappa Falls

1.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near Cornish

Winniweta Falls waterfall

Winniweta Falls

9.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Norway Rapids

28.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

28.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

8.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall CC

Great Falls

25.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

28.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nancy Cascades waterfall

Nancy Cascades

30.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Ellis Falls waterfall

Glen Ellis Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

6.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

11.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Arethusa Falls waterfall

Arethusa Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.8 miles 800 ft
Screw Auger Falls waterfall

Screw Auger Falls

27.4 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ripley Falls waterfall

Ripley Falls

28.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
1.2 miles 300 ft

Dryad Falls

1.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mother Walker Falls waterfall

Mother Walker Falls

49.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cataracts waterfall

The Cataracts

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

1.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Ellis Falls waterfall

Ellis Falls

3.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Silver Ripple Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornish

Are there free waterfalls near Cornish?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Cornish, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cornish?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Cornish, including Glen Ellis Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cornish?

There are 42 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornish, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornish?

There are 41 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornish, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cornish?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cornish, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cornish?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cornish is Arethusa Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cornish?

The tallest waterfall near Cornish is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cornish require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Cornish requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cornish?

Yes, 38 waterfalls near Cornish have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cornish?

The closest waterfall to Cornish is Great Falls, approximately 2.7 miles away.

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