Screw Auger Falls

Gulf Hagas Parking Area via the Appalachian Trail and the Rim Trail to Screw Auger Falls

Maine Trail Finder gives Screw Auger Falls as a 3.5-mile round trip from the Gulf Hagas Parking Area: 0.2 mile to the Appalachian Trail, 1.3 miles from the river to the Rim Trail, and 0.2 mile more to the side trail.

Rough footing. The river ford is often knee-deep and about 100 feet wide; in high water use the Head of the Gulf Parking Area, which has a bridge. Gulf Hagas Brook may also need a ford in high water.

Where to start

Gulf Hagas Parking Area on the right, reached from Katahdin Iron Works Road through the KI-Jo Mary Forest Checkpoint. Gravel logging roads; logging trucks have the right of way. If the lot is full, choose another trail.

Timing & water

Camping and fires are prohibited in the Gulf Hagas area. Busy on weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cell service is unreliable.

Before you go

A day-use fee is charged at the checkpoint for driving through private land, collected by North Maine Woods. Maine Trail Finder listed $11 for Maine residents and $16 for others as of 2021, cash or check only. Check the current fee.