6 Stunning Maine Waterfalls to Add to Your Bucket List
Looking for the best Maine waterfalls for hiking, rafting, snowmobiling, fishing and swimming? Head inland to these 6 off-the-beaten-path trails for year round outdoor adventure!
Exploring Maine’s Dead River
From Flagstaff Lake to The Forks where the Dead River joins the Kennebec River, runs 42 miles of flatwater, whitewater and the grandest of waterfalls. With hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails next to the river, and 8 white water rafting releases, exploring Maine’s Dead River offers different adventures for spring, summer, fall and winter vacations.
Snowmobiling to Grand Falls on the Dead River
One of Maine’s best snowmobiling destinations, Grand Falls spans nearly 100 feet across the Dead River with an imposing 40ft drop. In the heart of winter the waterfall transforms itself into a staircase of crystalline ice flows that is sure to inspire awe in even the most traveled riders. On the snowmobile trail there from Northern’s base lodge, scenic vistas include the Kennebec River, the Dead River, and the uniquely gorgeous Granny-Cap Mountain.
Snowmobiling Trip: February 2017
We ended up arriving in a blizzard. Conditions could not have been better.
Maine Snowmobile Tour: Kingfield to The Forks
Snowmobiling across Maine. The snowmobile trail from Kingfield to Carrabassett Valley to Eustis across Flagstaff Lake to The Forks.
Insiders’ Guide to Maine Snowmobile Trails: Grand Falls to Maine Huts & Trails
The trail to Grand Falls is approximately 70-miles round trip and makes for the perfect day of snowmobiling. After taking in the view, head over for lunch at the nearby Grand Falls Hut – check to see this Maine Huts and Trails backcountry hut is open, first!
