Posted in Maine March 21, 2020 by

This 1-Mile Hike In Maine Ends At Cascade Stream Falls, A Waterfall You Need To See With Your Own Eyes

As you start to plan for more time outside, consider how your hikes can start incorporating as much of Maine’s beauty as possible. There’s always the trees of the forest or lakes, but we love that this hike leads to a beautiful waterfall. It’s a fairly easy route and it offers a chance to bring some peace and quiet to your racing mind.

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You'll find the Cascade Gorge Trail on the 50-acre Cascade Stream Gorge Conservation Area. The region is beautiful and diverse, offering lots of wildlife to see. It's this diversity and beauty that has helped it earn a spot on the Maine Registry of Critical Areas.
Maine Trail Finder
One trip along the trail and you'll see why it's so important! First, it's absolutely gorgeous.
Shelly Merrow / alltrails.com
The trail is just under a mile and meanders through the woods. But our favorite part is that it offers a consistent view of the Cascade Stream.
G Lord / alltrails.com
The route takes visitors through the 90-foot deep gorge of Cascade Stream and allows for views of the stream along the trail.
Robert Zechiel / alltrails.com
There are lots of opportunities to view the falls as well.
Amanda Davis / alltrails.com
This is the perfect hike for kids who don't find a walk through the woods entertaining but would appreciate being able to track the sounds of the waterfall. Since you can see and hear it fairly quickly after leaving the trailhead, even the most impatient hiker will feel satisfied.
Mike Switzer / alltrails.com
And the cascade is lovely.
Scott S / alltrails.com
If you visit when it's warm, you can enjoy a dip in the water, but this is a lovely place to explore year-round.
Amanda Davis / alltrails.com

For more information on this hike (and for access to lots of others!) check it out on Maine Trail Finder.

Don’t stop there! Here is the ultimate bucket list for anyone in Maine that loves waterfall hikes.

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