Presumpscot Falls
Cumberland County, Maine
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Cumberland County, Maine
- Access status
- Published town and Portland Trails route to a viewpoint
- The walk
- Less than 0.5 mile each way
- Ground & access
- Short but surprisingly challenging packed-earth trail with tree roots and some steep inclines. Not blazed.
From the trailhead on the north side of the Allen Avenue Extension bridge, follow the packed-earth trail upriver along the north side of the Presumpscot River. It climbs above and drops near the shore and ends at a viewpoint of Presumpscot Falls near the former Smelt Hill dam site. Private property beyond the end is marked; turn back there.
Plan your visit
Presumpscot Falls trailhead on Allen Avenue Extension along the north bank of the Presumpscot River
Maine by Foot says the trail goes upriver for less than half a mile and stops just past the former dam site.
Short but surprisingly challenging packed-earth trail with tree roots and some steep inclines. Not blazed.
Where to start
Trailhead parking on Allen Avenue Extension on the north side of the Presumpscot River bridge, across the street from Walton Park, which has its own lot.
Timing & water
Popular fishing area. Current trail condition unverified.
Before you go
No fee or reservation is mentioned.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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