Slide Into Summer By Visiting Maine’s Only Naturally Occurring Water Slide

In true Maine fashion we are definitely only easing into summer! While we wait for those consistently hot days, we're making our list of ways to cool down. Luckily, Maine has some of the best options for awesome water fun! You can certainly head to the beach, but we recommend you make things more unique by checking out our favorite natural water slide in Maine. You won't find it at a water park with admission. Instead, like all the best things in Maine, just head outdoors.

You'll need to head towards the New Hampshire border to find Step Falls Preserve, home to this fun natural water slide!

The preserve in Newry has short trail that takes visitors through the woods, passing forests of hemlock, spruce and fir.

Eventually the trail leads to the base of Step Falls and this is where the action begins!

Make your way to the top of the falls where you'll see that the granite rock making the various cascades has been eroded into a smooth, slippery surface.

This makes it perfect for having the ride of a lifetime in the forest of Maine!

Along the way you'll pass pools created by the falling water.

And the water is remarkably clear.

Go down a section of the slide and then take a break cooling off in the swimming hole pools.

Or, you can choose to race down the entire network!

Because the rocks are wide, expect to slip and slide from side-to-side which makes this experience even more fun.

Always be careful around waterfalls and other slippery areas. You never know where rock could be unexpectedly mossy and slick. Oftentimes you won't be able to tell until you've already fallen!

And, most of all, be ready to make new friends. On warm summer days this place can get pretty busy!

Want to check out the ride before you get there? Check out this fun video that shows exactly what you can expect!

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Step Falls is located in Step Falls Preserve. To find it, click here and follow the directions via google. Address: Step Falls Preserve, Newry, ME 04261.

Once you've enjoyed this natural water slide, plan some trips to our water parks. They're great, too!