At 250 ft, Step Falls is one of the taller waterfalls in Maine — a cascade waterfall worth seeking out.
Step Falls sits on Wight Brook. It lies in Oxford, Maine. The site is on public land managed by Step Falls Preserve (Mahoosuc Land Trust).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1.5 miles round trip. The nearest town is Newry.
When to go: Spring and early summer. Like most waterfalls, Step 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.
