A tiered waterfall on Katahdin Stream reached 1.2 miles up the Hunt Trail (Appalachian Trail) from Katahdin Stream Campground in Baxter State Park. It is one of the last major waterfalls on the Appalachian Trail before its northern terminus on Katahdin.
At 50 ft, it stands above roughly 42% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Its water comes from Katahdin Stream. You'll find it in Piscataquis, Maine. It is protected within Baxter State Park.
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Plan for a moderate hike; sturdy shoes, water, and a little time on the trail are worth bringing. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 2.6 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Millinocket, the closest town.
When to go: summer through early fall. Like most waterfalls, Katahdin Stream Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
