Your Kids Will Love This Easy 2-Mile Waterfall Hike Right Here In Maine
Parts of Maine are known for their rugged-nature and steep mountain summits. There’s a reason why the Maine portion of the Appalachian Trail is considered one of the hardest of the entire 2,181 mile route. But, we want to make sure people realize that much of Maine is perfectly accessible to those who aren’t necessarily looking to set any records. In fact, many of the easiest trails are also among the most beautiful. This easy hike to a waterfall in Maine is a great example.
Within the Vaughan Woods on the grounds of the Vaughan Homestead in Hallowell, there are numerous trails meandering through the nearly 240-acre recreation area.
There are a few ways to start your journey. You can park behind the Hall-Dale High School located at 97 Maple St. in Farmingdale whenever school is not in session. From here you'll start your hike just next to the tennis courts on the west side.
You can also park at the corner of corner of Litchfield Rd. and Middle St. However, spots are a bit more limited in this area. From here you'll start the hike next to the information kiosk in the parking area.
The Corniche Trail is about a quarter of a mile beginning at the trailhead in Hallowell.
From here you can get to the Heifer Field Loop Trail, which is about 1.2 miles. It begins near the Driving Bridge east of Cascade Pond and forms a loop through the forest and open areas.
The trails here are open year round. Dogs are allowed and you're likely to meet a few along the way. On nice days, the trails tend to be busy so this might not be a great choice if you're looking for peace and quiet on a weekend. Plan to head here during the week if you're looking for a less-busy route.
You can learn more about Vaughan Woods on their website or through this article we wrote last year.
Another easy hike to take in Maine is, this one, through the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells. It’s beautiful any time of year, but you can’t beat the views on a crisp, autumn day.
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Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
