With all of our gorgeous waterfalls and fantastic hiking trails in Maine, it can be a challenge to find out which hikes have the best payoff. Although the exercise is a reward in itself, being able to see a beautiful flowing waterfall adds so much more to the experience. If you’re looking for a scenic waterfall hike in Maine, you’ll enjoy the Peter’s Brook and Three Bridges Loop.

You’ll find the trailhead of the Peter’s Brook and Three Bridges Loop Trail along Blue Hill Road. It’s nestled within Penny’s Nature Preserve as part of the land conservation in the Blue Hill Heritage Trust.

This is a moderately challenging 1.5-mile circular loop trail that’s fairly popular all year for hiking, snowshoeing, and history buffs (due to the historic stone quarries here). Rustic wooden bridges span the brook in several places so you won’t have to wade across.

The trail alternates between naturally worn earthen pathways and wooden boardwalks to help you through some of the more rugged parts. Wherever it wanders, it’s a beautiful sight.

The scenery along this trail is quite varied. At times you’ll be surrounded by trees and other times you’ll get a nice expanse of meadows, treelines, and open skies. You’re welcome to bring your dog along as long as he is on a leash.

If you’re a shutterbug, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get macro shots of various fungi, mosses, lichen, flowers, and so much more. There’s such a variety of flora and fauna about.

We’re almost at the waterfall, and seeing swaths of moss-covered stones creates a feeling of serenity and mystery. It’s lovely when you stop for a moment and listen to the breeze and the birds and take in the scents of the forest.

The falls rush through a crevice and create a soothing sound and the rushing water is so lovely to see. We didn’t even have to hike very far to see it. It’s a wonderful spot for a picnic or to simply sit and enjoy the waterfall.

The waterfall is strongest during the snowmelt of spring but is still such a treat any time of year.

Have you had the pleasure of hiking the Peter’s Brook and Three Bridges Loop Trail? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments as well as any other waterfall hikes in Maine you enjoy. If you’d like to get more hiking in, check out some of the best waterfalls in Maine:

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