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Mad River Falls

Oxford County, Maine

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Oxford County, Maine
Access status
Guidebook route with matching coordinates; seasonal road
The walk
About 1.6 miles one way
Ground & access
Four river crossings, usually ankle-deep in summer but deeper in high water. Scrambling to the base is extremely steep and not recommended.
New England Waterfalls: Mad River Falls

From the trailhead across ME 113 from Brickett Place, follow the yellow-blazed Royce Trail generally north. At 0.3 mile the trail forks right at a field clearing; watch for markers. Cross the Mad River four times, then climb steeply about 150 feet to a signed spur on the left at about 1.6 miles. The spur leads 50 feet to an elevated, partly hidden view of the 70-foot falls. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Royce Trail from Brickett Place on ME 113 to the Mad River Falls spur

New England Waterfalls gives 1.6 miles one-way, about 300 feet of gain, plus a 50-foot spur to the viewpoint.

Four river crossings, usually ankle-deep in summer but deeper in high water. Scrambling to the base is extremely steep and not recommended.

Where to start

Hiker parking lot at Brickett Place on ME 113, 19.7 miles north of US-302 in Fryeburg. White Mountain National Forest parking fee area.

Timing & water

ME 113 through Evans Notch is a gated seasonal road, usually open mid-May to between early October and early November. In the off season, park near the gate south of Brickett Place without blocking it and walk 0.2 mile north.

Before you go

Per-vehicle parking fee at a self-service kiosk; it was $5 per day in 2017. Federal interagency passes are accepted. Check the current fee.

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Oxford County, Maine.

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