Waterfall Hikes Near Waterville, ME

15,785 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Kennebec decides where Waterville hikes. Follow it north and Houston Brook Falls near Bingham hands you 32 feet of water for a half mile walk. Caratunk Falls churns through the narrows at Solon. Austin Stream and Basin Falls each take an easy mile, dogs fine on both. Fourteen falls fill the radius. The tall one is Rumford Falls, 176 feet on the Androscoggin over to the west, and it shows itself without any hiking at all.

Located at 44.5441°N, -69.6624°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waterville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

8 of 14 waterfalls near Waterville are flowing strongly today

Austin Stream Falls Strong Houston Brook Falls Strong Bagaduce Falls Strong Goose Falls Strong Basin Falls Roaring Bisco Falls Roaring Caratunk Falls Strong Ellis Falls Roaring Great Falls Moderate Hatch Falls Moderate Little Wilson Falls Moderate Poplar Stream Falls Barely Flowing Rumford Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 71°F Mostly Cloudy
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Sunny
Tue 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Waterville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Basin Falls Roaring · 14 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Bisco Falls Roaring · 14 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Ellis Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Bagaduce Falls Strong · 0 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Goose Falls Strong · 0 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Caratunk Falls Strong · 1630 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waterville (1 waterfall)

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.

Rumford Falls waterfall

Rumford Falls

11.9 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Waterville (11 waterfalls)

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

Austin Stream Falls

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hatch Falls

48.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Houston Brook Falls waterfall

Houston Brook Falls

44.8 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Waterville

Caratunk Falls waterfall

Caratunk Falls

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Austin Stream Falls

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hatch Falls

48.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

48.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Houston Brook Falls waterfall

Houston Brook Falls

44.8 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rumford Falls waterfall

Rumford Falls

11.9 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

6.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Goose Falls waterfall CC

Goose Falls

24.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall CC

Great Falls

25.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bagaduce Falls waterfall

Bagaduce Falls

24.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Wilson Falls waterfall

Little Wilson Falls

4.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
3.4 miles 500 ft
Ellis Falls waterfall

Ellis Falls

3.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bisco Falls

Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Poplar Stream Falls waterfall

Poplar Stream Falls

6.6 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waterville

Are there free waterfalls near Waterville?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Waterville, including Austin Stream Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waterville?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Waterville, including Rumford Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waterville?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waterville, including Austin Stream Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterville?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterville, including Austin Stream Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waterville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Waterville is Austin Stream Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Waterville?

The tallest waterfall near Waterville is Rumford Falls at 176 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waterville?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Waterville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waterville?

The closest waterfall to Waterville is Caratunk Falls, approximately 29 miles away.

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