Colgate Lake – Jewett, NY

If you’ve ever been on Rt23A in Hunter, NY, you are probably well aware of North-South Lake and the abundance of tourist it brings in each year – thousands to be… well, vaguely exact. But did you know there’s a nice little hidden gem close by? Colgate Lake is one of the most peaceful places I have ever visited in NY. My cousin introduced me to it a couple of years ago and boy, was it the best place to be.

Our visit started by trying to trek out to Kaaterskill Falls, but considering it was Columbus Day weekend and leaf peeping season, there was overcrowding and no parking. We then went by North-South Lake and found that the cars were idled almost back to the road just trying to get in there. We were all just done by that point and kinda wanted to chillax somewhere and my cousin lead us here – and I couldn’t be more glad.

You can go fishing here, kayak/canoeing, or even just bring a chair or stand on the docks and relax – and at the right time of day, watch the sunset. Something about just sitting here and chatting with the people you love (and right now, miss) makes a long four hour trek worth it. I highly suggest visiting Colgate Lake, but I also suggest that if you see this article, you keep it a little hidden gem to you. While anyone and everyone could find it, it’s not the first place suggested to tourists to go.

I’m not going to give even relative directions to this lovely lake – you just just have to find it for yourself.

Have fun and be safe out there!

Sutherland Falls – Proctor, VT

Hiking Time/Distance: N/A – less than .1 mi
Hiking Difficulty: Negligible
Swim Rating: Not suggested, but you can kayak and canoe from this point, downriver

I think by now, if the people who know me most don’t know that my favorite two states are NY and VT, we might have a problem… I tell you this only to say that Sutherland Falls and the other few stops made in Vermont over quarantine (shhh! Don’t tell on me! I had a mask and took precautions!) solidified that love.

Sutherland Falls sits on the back side of the old Marble Quarry. It doesn’t exactly make for the most wonderful view, but hey, let’s focus on the falls and ignore the not-so-pretty building to the right… The flow of the falls is controlled by a dam at the top, but since it’s out of sight, we can (only somewhat!!) consider it out of mind and again, focus on the beauty of the falls. Just to the left of the parking area is a path leading to a rocky beach where you can enjoy a straight-on, full view of the falls. But if you feel like just having a nice sight while stopping to eat lunch or taking a break, you can stand at the parking area or sit at the picnic tables that are overlooking the falls and enjoy.

As I said, the dam above the falls can only be considered somewhat out of mind as at any time, the gates could be opened and waters could come rushing down. Remember my Pollard’s Mill post and the ‘people drown without a sound’ sign? Yeah, that applies here, too and there are signs warning about it. There is also a bridge leading across the river, just after the parking area. DO NOT drive or walk over this bridge. It is meant only for authorized vehicles to main some sort of station on the other side.

 

view downriver

Sutherland Falls from straight on

View downriver

An interesting building on the other side of the river

View from under the bridge

Just a lil’ Swallowtail getting the salt from the sand

History of the Falls

History of the Falls

There are some interesting views and little things to explore at this lovely spot, but I ask that you please abide by the signage that you see. The things they ask of you are not to be taken lightly.

To get to Sutherland Falls, take Rt 3 into Proctor to Patch St. Turn onto Generation Ave, then an immediate left onto the unnamed dirt road. Follow this road until you reach the parking area, DO NOT go over the bridge!!

Have fun and be safe out there!!

Walter/Newton Natural Area & Rainbow Falls – Plymouth, NH

Overall Rating: 4/5
Swim Rating: N/A
Hike Distance/Time: .6mi/35mins
Hike Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Fee: None, but parking is limited

I thought maybe this place was empty only because of quarantine and people were avoiding things. Come to find out – this is actually a little known gem, even for locals! My dad was telling me that the first time he visited, he met a couple who lived in Plymouth for four years and had just found out about it the day he visited.

This wonderful area was a gift to the town of Plymouth, NH by Ruth and Henry Walter and Suzanne Newton (see photo at left). Therefore, the two main trails into the forest from the Cummings Hill Rd Entrance can be found bearing their names. The ‘Ruth Walter Trail’ is most likely the quickest and easiest to get to the falls.

About .4 of this hiking is an uphill trek made well worth it by… well, the end of the rainbow! (Get it? Cause it’s Rainbow Falls… so it’s the prize at the end of the rain- okay, nevermind, you get it!) Rainbow Falls greets you at the end of the Ruth Walter Trail and has a nice couple of sitting spots to boot. There’s two lovely benches set just in front and to the left of the waterfall, to sit and enjoy, maybe have a lunch – it’s the most perfect, peaceful spot! Just down river, there’s a little bridge connecting the Ruth Walter Trail to the Newton Trail. I actually find this a great spot to stand and observe the falls and grab some great shots as well.

And ain’t she just a beaut! (Alright, I’m realizing this shot does not do the falls justice, but just trust me… please?) At this point (late July as I’m writing this), the falls have a very low flow, but during or just after spring melt and after a storm are wonderful times to visit. This picture was shot in early April and was flowing quite well, actually. One of my favorite things about this waterfall is the fact that you can walk up the sides of the falls, along with there being a little island at the bottom that you can sit on and take in the falls. My heart is so warmed just thinking of this place.

As the trail can be very muddy year round, it’s highly suggested to wear sturdy shoes – hiking boots, rain boots or sneakers you don’t mind getting a little messy. Another bit worth mentioning is that the last part of your drive up to the parking area is a… well, only kind of maintained dirt road? If you’re car cannot handle dirt roads well, I highly suggested to come into the area at the other end of Cummings Hill Rd or stick to other trails in the area (yes, it’s beautiful and yes, I want you to go, but it’s not worth killing your car over…)

To get to Rainbow Falls, take Cummings Hill Rd off of Rt 3 in Plymouth and follow about .8 mi to the parking area.

Have fun out there and be safe!!

Beaver Brook Falls – Keene, NH

Overall Rating: 2/5
Swimming Not Allowed
Handicap Accessible – falls are on a paved road but there’s not much to see roadside

Beaver Brook Falls is an odd little place. It sits off an old paved road just outside of the central Keene area. The road is now closed to vehicular traffic, but you can still hike up to the falls and have a little adventure! I’d like to mention, if you’re like me and hunt waterfalls on-line a bit before going to see them, this is one that I’ve seen several pictures of where the area is completely clear and you can see straight to the falls from the road; pictures from both old postcards and from about ten – fifteen years ago now. The area has changed quite a bit and is not maintained as I assume it once was. You really have to try in order to see this waterfall from the roadside!

Although the main attraction here is the waterfall and trying to get down to it, there are a few other places along the way to see that would be quite nice for other ventures. Part of the brook on which the cascade can be found runs under the old road at the beginning of your walk. If we had known just how much of the waterfall we would view when we first visited this area, I think we would have stopped at this little bridge with a couple of chairs, a good book, and just sat, watched and listened to the babbling brook.
There are a couple of different rock ‘walls’ (for lack of a better term) on the left side of the road as you’re walking up to the falls, one of which features a side profile of what is supposed to be a man’s face. The profile can be viewed both walking to and from the falls. Unfortunately, at the moment I am unable to find the name or any other information online that tells you the name, however, by the entrance gate, there is a sign telling you the couple different attractions you’ll see on your walk.

 

 

You can just barely make out the waterfall behind the trees.

 

The falls themselves are only about a 12ft drop with three small tiers, but are still a pretty cool sight from above or below (below being per pictures I’ve seen… sorry, folks, I don’t have any personally.) The falls aren’t really complicated to find; you can hear and partially see them about .55 mi up the old road. However, if you’d like to see them straight-on, you would need to scramble down a hill a little bit. It’s best to do this downstream from the falls (not right at them) and with tons of bug and tick spray. Like previously mentioned, the area is covered in tall grass and since this season’s tick population is so terribly terrible, please take precautions!

Here are some other things you might see while visiting the area:

In order to find Beaver Brook Falls, follow NH Rt 9 into Keene. Turn onto Washington St, then in .25mi turn left onto Concord Rd, then another almost immediate left onto Washington St Ext. Keep going down the road to the yellow gate; park in front of the gate and hike up the road to the falls.

Have fun and be safe!!

 

 

 

Stonehouse Pond – Barrington, NH

Bridge at the head of the entry trail by the pond

Dam on the edge of the pond

Rock face from the parking area

Little pine cones, still attached to the tree, found at the top of the rock face

I never thought I would see something like this sitting in the middle of a town in southern NH, but it’s here and it’s got an amazing view! It’s a little steep to get up to the hill, but so well worth the climb. When you arrive at the top, you’ll see the pond below and in the distance, the Blue Hills of Strafford. And trees. Lots of trees.

While sitting atop the rocks, you can usually see duckies floating on the pond, sometimes a kayaker floating along as well. It’s very peaceful and relaxing, which helps after the steep upclimb. Unfortunately, no swimming is allowed here, but there is ‘Cartop Boat Access’, so you’re more than welcome to row, canoe or kayak the pond. The pond is managed as a ‘fly-fishing trout pond’, so fly-fishing is allowed, but only at certain dates. Please check the bulletin board when pulling into the parking lot for rules on fishing at this pond.

There are two access entries to this pond, but it really just ends up being a loop and depends on how steep you want your path up and back down to be.
The first entrance can be found at the parking area just below the pond. To the right of the bulletin board, follow the stream to the dam, where you’ll find a small branch-bridge. Cross this bridge and follow the footpath you’ll find. Unfortunately, the footpath isn’t marked so you’ll have to follow the trail as best you can. This path is very steep; please proceed with caution.
The other trail entrance is back a bit from the pond. As you’re coming down the road to the pond, you’ll find a widened area where there is room enough for four to six cars depending on how you park. On the right side of the road, there are orange markers. In the winter, this is a snowmobile trail, but you can follow it, all the same, to get to the rock face. This side of the trail is marked which, by my understanding, makes it easier to travel.

To find Stonehouse Pond, follow Route 202 into Barrington. It is located 1.9 miles from the Rt 202/Rt 9 junction in Rochester and 3 miles from the Rt 202/Rt 4 junction in Northwood. The entry is marked with a fish and game sign and can be found on the East side of the road.

Have fun and be safe!!

Mount Agamenticus – York, ME

View from the summit looking South

View from the summit looking north east

View from the new Big A trail at the summit looking North

Cool rock formation seen on the Big A trail

Old, defunct ski lift

Cape Neddick and Isle of Shoals

To the right, albeit tiny, you can spot the I-95 PRB

click on pictures for more information

Overall Rating: 4/5
Fee: None
Handicap Accessible (if not hiking to summit)/ Restrooms Available

Mt. Agamenticus (known lovingly by locals as ‘Mt. Aggie’) has long been one of my favorite places, even though I’ve only been here three times. Maybe that sounds silly, yet, although it may be the mountain with the least elevation in Maine (520′), it has one of the most astounding views. From the summit, even without climbing the watchtower, you can see the ocean from Portsmouth to Ogunquit, the Sandwich Notch Mtns., the Presidential Range, and, albeit tiny, even the I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge. Supposedly, per a sign at the summit, when you’re at the top of the old watchtower, on a clear day you can see all the way to Boston and it’s skyscrapers. I could sit here daily and be happy, rain or shine.

There are several choices on how you access Mt. Aggie, whether it be hiking or mountain biking from the base or driving to the summit and parking, which is usually the most popular option. There’s a new trail around the summit called the Big A Trail. This trail is a universal access trail, which makes it handicap accessible. I walked a bit of it today, and it has even more amazing views than before the trail was created. (Okay, so there may have been awesome views along this trail before, I just didn’t know about which particular spots to go to.) I highly recommend this trail if you’re looking for a particularly easy and no stress hike. There are several other hikes as well. If you like to see the rest of the trail system, check out this link.

To find directions to the mountain, please see this link.

Have fun and be safe!!

 

A Little Opinionated

I’m going to try out a new little article on this blog: I plan to publish it once weekly and it will mostly be pertaining to opinions on the way we all conduct ourselves around natural areas. It’s not ‘yes’ or ‘no’ per say, more just my opinion on it (hence the name). I hope you all enjoy – if there’s a subject matter in which you’d like me to talk about, feel free to contact me at the contact link above or over on Facebook under the same name.

ROCK CAIRNS

They’re a funny sort of thing. Unless you drive by the one on Route 11 in Farmington, NH, they’re usually a small stacked rock structure, mostly flat rocks, one on top of another. According to history (and possibly purists), these are not true cairns. Original cairns have a Scottish origin and were to mark a burial ground, used for ceremonial purposes or to mark a landmark. In more modern making, depending on where you’re located, they’re either still used to mark a landmark or to symbolize peace – somewhat of a far cry from its origin when you think about it.

To some extent, depending on where you find them, these cairns are actually meant to keep you on trails. In the Presidential Range (NH), some of these cairns mark where your path runs and helps to direct winter hikers when they’re unable to see the true footpath. On top of Bauneg Beg ~ North Peak (ME), there were once bunches of these – yes, some made for fun, but originals were there to mark the top of the peak. After a recent visit, it’s been found that vandals have gone and toppled the rocks down. These rocks are important for hiker safety, and it should be common sense that you don’t go and knock them over.

It’s quite obvious when you hunt other sites that probably 75% of people dislike seeing rock cairns anywhere in nature that you can tell have been modernly made. From a few people, I’ve read that it ‘shows that people have been here’, and while I get the main point, there’s so much more that detracts from an area to say that people have been there than rock cairns, but I guess that’s beside the point and for a different post.  I understand the dislike, and for most people posting on websites, these are rarely the people at fault for vandalizing historic cairns. But there are idiots who feel like rock cairns, not matter how historic, no matter when made, no matter if they’re serving a purpose, have to come down. Please, just leave rock cairns alone! If it’s meant to be there, it’ll withstand weather conditions and stay there for as long as nature chooses. If not, like the ones above, they’ll be dismantled on their own.

Though rock cairns are sweet, nice, and usually bring a peaceful side out of most people, in most national public land areas, it’s illegal to build them. And while I thoroughly love seeing them from time to time (shh! Don’t tell the rangers I said that!), it’s asked that you do not build them. I know, I know, it takes away from some of the fun of summer hikes and adventures to the river or mountain… Yet, it’s better to stay away from getting a fine or going to jail, just keep that in mind.

Have fun out there and be safe!!

Pickering Pond – Rochester, NH

 

Overall Rating: 3/5
Swimming Not Allowed (Not really suggested, either…)
Handicap Accessible

Pickering Ponds is an odd but lovely little place for a quiet walk. It’s nicely tucked away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Rochester, albeit in a slightly unnatural setting at one point (on one end of the pond, you’ll find the water treatment plant). There are a couple different trails here; one which loops around the main pond area and another which loops down to a walk along the Cocheco River for a bit, then back to the main trail.

For the most part, this is a pretty easy hike; there’s barely any elevation, including walking down and back up the hill to get to the river. The trail isn’t really marked, per say, but it’s easy to tell where the paths are and which direction you’re supposed to go. Even if you take a little side trail, it all ends up looping back together at some point. This is great for a day when you need to get your exercise in, but don’t want to over-exert yourself!

One of my favorite things about Pickering Ponds is to go midday when the sun is pretty high in the sky and it reflects and glows off of the pond. I don’t know if many other people love this like I do, but I find myself taking pictures like that quite often.  I don’t know what it is about that setting, but it makes my soul happy.

Besides the walk down to the river, the trail is pretty handicap and wheelchair accessible. That part might even be too, but I’ll leave that up to you who wish to venture.

To find Pickering Ponds, take Pickering Rd into Rochester. The parking area is across from 612 Pickering Rd. The parking area leaves about two spots abutting the gate and room enough for about four more cars down the drive.

Have fun and be safe!!

{Edit: I did a little bit more research on this area after drafting this post; when these photos were originally taken, we had visited in November 2016. As many across the country know (I may be assuming that, but I remember hearing it a lot on the national news), New England had a pretty terrible drought last year, and we’re just barely coming out of it now. As you can tell from one of the photos, the pond level was low around the edges and the dirt underneath was bone dry. However, I just want to point out that this is most definitely not the way you’d normally find this area and I don’t want it deterring anyone. As per pictures I have seen, this pond is usually much fuller, especially around snow melt and spring run off season, if not year round. I hope you still find yourself visiting here and enjoying yourself, despite how low the water looks in these photos. Have a good time out there!}

Bug Light Park (and the Supermoon) – South Portland, ME

One of my favorite parks in/around the city of Portland is Bug Light. It’s not much: a small little lighthouse, a giant field, benches to sit by the ocean and relax, along with a giant boat structure. Not much, but it’s quite a lovely place.

Last November, we visited this park to see the supermoon. Dad wanted to take pictures somewhere that had a view but didn’t want to do the usual Portland Head Light; this ended up being where I came up with.  It took quite a while; we were there about an hour and a half before the moon finally rose above the horizon.

Dock on the opposite side of the park

The pictures taken on my phone are not the greatest quality, but I like how the last one above came out. It was a great place to go for the Supermoon, especially with the dock in the foreground, but there’s a few more things to enjoy here.

The large boat structure found in the park is the Liberty Ship Memorial. During WWII, the park was the site of major shipbuilding of Liberty Ships and the structure serves as a memorial to the heritage of the park.

There’s a few little places to enjoy the view and for kids to run and play. As previously mentioned, there’s a huge field where lots of dogs can be found playing as well as kids. Following the trail down the other side of the park, you’ll find a few more grassy spots. It would be a lovely place to take a picnic lunch and relax by the ocean. It’s also a great spot to shoot the sunset over Portland.

Last but not least, is the little lighthouse the park is named after. Technically it’s named Portland Breakwater Light, but it was deemed ‘Bug Light’ because of the size. This lighthouse was built in 1875, and used up until 1943 when it was decommissioned. When visiting the park, you’re able to walk along the breakwater and around the lighthouse.

All in all this is a pretty cool place! It’s fun to visit and enjoy at anytime. This is one place I can’t really give you directions to, but if you’re using GPS, ’55 Bug Light Park’ is the closest address to use; this will bring you to the building across from the park.

Have fun and be safe!!

What I Keep in My Backpack (Sorta…)

I thought I’d share with you guys what I take on hikes/waterfall trips/adventures with me for a little bit of a different post today, so here goes!

Here’s an overall look! (It looks a bit messy; let’s get a little closer in…)

I carry A LOT of stuff, or at least, to me, it’s a lot. I didn’t get a picture of at least two things I take with me: an extra sweatshirt usually gets thrown in the bag and the blanket on which all the pictures are taken goes in, too, or at least some blanket goes in. Obviously the sweatshirt is for extra warmth, but the blanket serves a dual purpose; both for warmth in case of emergency or for laying down on the ground and sitting down on.

First and foremost, after my backpack of course, are my wallet and diabetic supplies. As a T1Diabetic, it’s kind of necessary to have those!

Then there are my FitKicks. I did a post going into more detail here, but these are a great shoe that double as both a water shoe and an active shoe. I usually wear my sneakers or boots whenever we go someplace and bring these along if I’m going in the water. Where we visit the river so much, these are a great shoe that help to grip the slippery rocks. I love having them and highly suggest getting your own pair! They come in various patterns and sizes for men, women and children!

Sunscreen and bug spray are essential. I don’t really have a favorite bug spray, but Cutter seems to work best, especially in the woods. Sun Bum is my favorite sunscreen mostly due to the fact that it’s one of the only ones that I don’t have some sort of skin reaction to. It almost smells AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING! Coconut-y goodness. That is all.

Some small accessories I carry with me are my waterproof phone case and two different flashlights. The phone case is from Wish.com and it works really well!! I was quite surprised, honestly. If you’re looking to get your own, make sure you get one with the locking top and not the snaps. This one in particular also has a removable neck strap which is a smooth satin ribbon. All in all, I’m a fan.
The pink light in that same picture is also from Wish. It’s really one of those selfie lights that you can charge in a USB port. It doesn’t really shine far, but for the minimal amount of night hiking I do, it’ll work.
I have no idea where the other flashlight came from, but my mom got it for me ages ago. It’s a little LED keychain light that shines much farther than the other, so I keep it with me. There’s nothing I really need either of the flashlights for; they’re really both more for emergency’s sake.

Binoculars might seem passe, but they come in handy sometimes. I climbed Bauneg Beg in North Berwick, ME, the other day, and these helped to see Mt. Washington even closer than already seen by the naked eye. I was pretty pleased!

SNACKS! Again, I’m diabetic, so these are mostly for emergency’s sake. We usually pack lunch with us anyway, so these aren’t normally necessary but if you know diabetic life, these are necessary and smart to have.

My waterfall book usually comes with me. This site was originally going to be specifically for waterfalls, but we go a lot more places than just waterfalls now, so it became nature. Anyways, that’s beside the point. These are for the waterfalls we visit! I have names and little reviews for each one, organized by state and then the amount of time it takes to get there from home. And of course, to go along with that, pens…

I usually bring a book with me. Even if I don’t get to reading it, I like having it if we plan to sit and stay somewhere for a little while. I don’t do well just sitting and relaxing, unfortunately.

An umbrella because as much as I love the rain, I’m not the biggest fan of walking in it…

My favorite water bottle, of course.

Hair accessories; a couple barrettes, a couple hair elastics and my bandana. These all come in handy now that my hair has grown out!

Walking sticks! Obviously, these don’t fit in my backpack, but one of the two is usually with me when hiking.
Last but not least, one of my eleven pairs of sunglasses comes with me. Protecting your eyes is important, y’all!

Well, I hope you’ve all enjoyed this post! What do you take on your treks? Is there anything you thing I should add to my pack? Comment on this post and let me know!

Have fun out there and be safe!

Pollard(s) Mills – Newport, NH

Donation box and signs near parking area

Hi Dad!

Hi Everyone!

Overall Rating: 5/5
Swim Rating: 4/5
Hike Time/Distance: Negligible
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Fee: None, but donations are accepted and appreciated
Handicap Accessible // No Dogs Allowed

The height may not be as impressive as what you’ll find in the White Mountains, but the sound and current of the water are much more overwhelming, no matter what time of year you visit! Pollard (or Pollards, depending on who you ask) Mills sit off the beaten path in Newport, just a short ways away from Route 10 and Unity Rd, the main road through the town. It’s quiet, secluded and one of the best places to visit on a hot summer day!

This is an 18 foot waterfall with several different tiers, including some upstream that are slightly hidden. At the highest drop, there is a pretty cool pothole probably about 6-7 feet deep. I imagine, if you’re tall enough, that this would be a great pool to jump into to cool off! There are several places to dip your toes in and an awesome pool down the bottom, as well.

Pollards Mills, as you could probably guess, was once the home of not one, but three different mills: a lumber, a grist, and a peg mill. Where the last tier of the waterfall currently is used to be a dam; both the dam and the mill that sat with it was washed out in the early 1900’s. There are some spikes and rock walls along the side of the falls that show the remnants of the old mill.

This waterfall is technically on private property, but, at this time, the landowner has it open for public access, as long as you’re respectful. As you can tell from the signs in the pictures above, the landowner asks that the area is kept clean, no dogs are brought along, glass is kept off the property and alcohol is not brought on the premises. And, to be honest, except for the pup part, if you can’t enjoy a natural area without doing those things, then you don’t belong there in the first place. (It may be mean, but it’s very true!!!) For safety’s sake, please, please, please, don’t bring your pupper along! Don’t just disobey the signs – the rocks here are very steep, the current of the falls is very strong; it’s just too dangerous to risk your favorite friend’s life.
There is no trespassing after dark, and, not only to respect the landowners wishes and not get yourself arrested, but for safety reasons, it’s highly suggested you heed this rule.
One last sign you’ll see is a sign that says, ‘People drown without a sound’. As mentioned above (and as I keep repeating myself), it’s dangerous here and it’s asked that you swim at your own risk.

If you’re looking to visit here and need handicap access, everything is visible from the parking area! Speaking of parking, there is space for about 5 cars.
To find the falls, take Pollards Mills Rd from Unity Rd or Rt10 in Newport and follow it to Falls Rd. Turn onto Falls Rd, and the parking area will be on your left.

Have fun and (please, on this one especially) be safe!!

Cascade Falls – Saco, ME

View from trail above falls

View from side trail

Overall Rating: 3/5
Swim Rating: Not Possible
Hike Time/Distance: 5min/.25mi
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Fee: None

Not too far from Route One in Saco and Old Orchard Beach sits one of southern Maine’s tallest waterfalls! It’s got a pretty nice water flow year round, even when we had the drought last year; in the pictures above, the last one was in the middle of August. The New England drought is still in effect, but with the snow melt, this is one of the best waterfalls to go and check out right now!

When you start at the trailhead, there are two options for which direction to go. To the left takes you on a .75mi walk through the woods and along Cascade Brook, coming back around to the trail down to the falls. To the right is the easiest access trail; it heads straight to the base of the falls. At the top of the hill, just before going down to the falls, there’s a downed tree. If you head to the left of the tree, there’s a hill. Following this hill down will take you to the brook and the top of Cascade Falls, which is an awesome view.

To find Cascade Falls, take Route One to Route 98 in Saco. It’ll be .5mi down on the left.
If coming from Old Orchard Beach, follow the road from the beach up to Route 98 and take a right on to Route 98. It’ll be about 2.3 mi on the right. Pretty easy, right?!

Have fun and be safe!!