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Cascade Falls

Cascade Falls is located on Cascade Rd in Saco, Maine and is an easy 0.4-mile loop hike that features a large scenic waterfall, Cascade Falls.

Trails: Trout Pond Loop Trail, Bear Cage Loop Trail.

The Trout Pond Loop is a handicap accessible loop trail that is 0.38-miles long. Follow the Trout Pond Loop Trail from the parking lot, bearing right at the trailhead, heading south east. The top of Cascade Falls is located about a tenth of a mile from the the trailhead, you can descend a steep trail along the side of the falls or turn down the Bear Cage Loop (green blazes) for a more gentle descent. The base of the falls offers several ares for pictures and viewing and the trail along the falls offers some overlooks.

Parking: There is a large parking lot with a map kiosk by the trailhead at the coordinates provided.

Pets: Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
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Know Before You Go

  • Cascade Falls in Saco, Maine, is an easily accessible 0.4-mile loop trail featuring a large waterfall.
  • The trail offers options for both a steep descent alongside the falls or a gentler descent via the Bear Cage Loop.
  • Amenities include a large parking lot, handicap accessible Trout Pond Loop, and allows leashed dogs if waste is removed.
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Distance
0.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
12 min
Elev. Gain
25'
Rating
5.0
Added
July 02, 2019
Updated
August 02, 2019

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Total Change
25'
Ascent
25'
Descent
25'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Waterfalls
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    43.542823, -70.407514
  2. Main Trailhead

    43.542792, -70.407281
  3. View of Cascade Falls

    43.54284, -70.40606
    View of Cascade Falls
  4. Cascade Falls

    43.542654, -70.405883
    Cascade Falls

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

Trip Reports (Reviews)

Rated 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 rating.

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0.4 miles / 0.6 km
July 09, 2020
Cascade Falls in Saco, Maine is a beautiful waterfall hike with little effort and a big payout. When we hiked this trail, the bridge along the Green Loop was washed out but the waterfall is still accessible. Hikers can start at the parking lot, take a right-hand turn at the red blazes to follow them to the top of the falls. Take a right-hand turn along the Green Loop which heads downhill to Cascade Falls. The hike back is the same if the bridge is washed out.
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