Man O War Waterfall

Hancock County, Maine

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Hancock County, Maine
Access status: Guidebook route and national park fees documented
The walk: Distance to the falls alone not published; the Acadia Mountain loop that passes it is 2.6 miles round trip
Ground & access: Wide dirt fire road with little elevation change, then a short side trail to the shore.

Park at the Acadia Mountain parking area off Route 102, about two miles north of Southwest Harbor, and cross the road to the trailhead. Follow the trail to the wide Man O' War fire road and continue on the road to the base of Acadia Mountain. A short trail leads to Man O' War Brook Waterfall, which tumbles into Somes Sound. Return on the fire road.

Plan your visit

Acadia Mountain parking area on Route 102 via the Man O' War Brook fire road to the side trail at Somes Sound

James Kaiser gives 2.6 miles round trip for the Acadia Mountain loop, which includes the falls detour. The fire road route to the falls is not separately measured in the sources.

Wide dirt fire road with little elevation change, then a short side trail to the shore.

Where to start

Acadia Mountain parking area off Route 102; parking is limited in summer. The Island Explorer shuttle stops at Echo Lake.

Timing & water

Seasonal flow; New England Waterfalls says it can be impressive in high water.

Before you go

Acadia National Park entrance pass required; standard pass $20 to $35 per NPS, plus a $100 fee for non-US residents 16 and over unless they hold an annual pass.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Hancock County, Maine.

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