A Trip To Angel Falls When Maine Has Frozen Over Is Positively Surreal
By Michelle|Published December 24, 2020
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Maine is pretty special in the winter. If you love the change of seasons, including soft snow and cold, there’s really no better place to be. And while a lot of people consider exploring the outdoor only in the warmer months, we think getting outside to enjoy the fresh air is even better when it’s chilly. If you agree, you’ll want to check out the incredible beauty of this special waterfall near Rangeley.
Angel Falls is just one of the many beautiful waterfalls in Maine. You'll find it near Byron and it can be accessed via a simple 1-mile trail.
And reaching the falls feels like a prize. In the spring and summer the falls are flowing and in the fall you'll find gorgeous foliage. But it's the winter we really love.
This view is what a lot of people imagine they'll see in Maine, but you'll need to be inland to find it. While a lot of people prefer to stick to the coast, we love that this exists for those who appreciate the entire state.
Follow the red blazes knowing that this awaits! The trail crosses the creek a few times, so you'll also want to be sure you have strong shoes. Crampons can't hurt either.
Once you've enjoyed the sight for a while, you'll simply turn around and head back the same way you came to return to the trailhead.
For more beautiful photos like this, check out the incredible video shared by Kyle Haley on Youtube.
Angel Falls is accessible year-round, but be sure to be careful as you walk as conditions can be slippery and unpredictable in the winter. You can learn more about it on alltrails.com. Dogs can go on this little adventure, but be sure to keep them on a leash. And, of course, make sure to keep an appropriate distance from others.