Most people are impressed by Niagara Falls for good reason. Even those who have never visited can conjure their own images of the crashing water and hear the thunderous sound. While we agree that this natural wonder is certainly incredible, we don’t think you need to travel all the way to the Canadian border to find an impressive waterfall. Especially not when Maine has its very OWN Niagara Falls. In fact, we have TWO.
Big and Little Niagara Falls are hidden within Baxter State Park.
Your first point of entry is the Togue Pond Gatehouse of Baxter State park. You'll need to register here. Next you'll head left where the road splits. Drive 10 miles to the Kidney Pond Campground where you'll take a left and drive to the campground parking lot.
Both Little and Big Niagara Falls are located in the Nesowadnehunk Stream, which is south of Lily Pad Pond and Daicey Pond.
There are two routes leading to the falls. Today we'll focus on the easier of the two, which begins at the Daicey Pond Campground and follows the Appalachian Trail for about 1 mile.
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.
