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picnic area. The hardest part is, Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest growing watersport in the world for good reason: Its easy to learn, fun, refreshing, awesome core, Note: The following was adapted from Outdoor Parents, Outdoor Kids, By Eugene Buchanan, which is available on the authors website.
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falls in the Swift River. DATE
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tubing.
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your left. hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks).
Looking to cool down on a hot summer afternoon?
Clean up your trash and make sure you're taking out anything you brought in.
(At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road,
Learn more about, Houston Brook Falls, Pleasant Ridge Plantation, ME 04920, USA, The swimming holes throughout Smalls Falls are fun for kids as well as adventurous grownups. The pools are located off
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really visible from Crooked Rd.
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about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd.
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crossing is not recommended during spring run off.
waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in
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There are amazing hikes in Maine for every month of the year, and some of the best local favorites are perfect in the summertime.
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Landowners have graciously allowed the public to access this swimming hole for generations.
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throughout the park. flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get
the year may have bank swallows that nest in the grassy and muddy
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there on Labor Day."
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A very deep place in the Swift River between cliffs on both sides. From Bar Harbor,
The river drops some 400'in this distance, creating numerous
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for Reid State Park.
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under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside
customary when families are present, optional at other times. verified.
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Falls are in the Grafton Notch State Park. DIRECTIONS
been there. (right) on RT 26. DATE
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This is the longest hike to the
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current here, so be careful.
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falls and swimming hole are near here.
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Falls where Houston Brook empties into Wyman Lake on the Kennebec
in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt.
Park and walk back down the road from the way you came, and youll see a couple of picnic tables, and then a line of rocks.
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Appalachian Trail (blazed white) to the Gulf Hagas Brook. Route 113. Trail.
take a right side trail just before the bridge down to the gorge edge. As
Link to Google Map.
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Pond Rd.
National Forest is west of here
No fees or facilities. The
Bring a life jacket and you can
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From Farmington,
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site. A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. stream a bit is a nice swimming place for the kids.
Be a leader. From South Berwick, take RT 236 south about 1 mile then turn
intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT
Ellis River.
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It's right in Bethel and it's Frenchman's Hole (please hold all 'That's what she said' jokes). ROLLINGSFORD (NH)
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pools."
Some of the best hikes to take in Maine in the warm months include Cascade Falls Trail, located in Saco and featuring a stunning striking waterfall, Barred Island Preserve, found in Deer Isle with a wide beach, and Jesup Path, in the Bar Harbor Area and full of trees. EAST LIMINGTON [EAST]:
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bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on
LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme)
The falls are particularly spectacular
tubing. ledge and walk downstream. southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles through Newry to North Bethel.
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From Main St. (Rt.
advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what
Difficult to get down to the water.
Emerald Pool is subject to heavy summer youth
Park but apparently no camping.
Park under the large trees. Follow the AMC trail signs and then the sign
gear, Local fishing holes, gear advice, and retailers, Discover local campsites, helpful hints, and where to buy gear.
about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook.
places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are:
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Frenchman's Hole is a fairly secluded spot that features two swimming holes. In Phillips,
not much) and food (very good hot dogs).
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to Google Map. The National
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Often lots of people here. one of the highest falls in Maine.
Sandy River
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On RT 127 after you pass the turn off
slippery rocks.
There are areas deep enough for jumping to satisfy those with a craving for quality GoPro footage. Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and
Pond Rd. left and walk to the river.
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is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where
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Is there a place that we should know about?
northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS"
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PORTLAND
Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground.
That's one of the holes. CONFIDENCE
notice that there is a pretty waterfall in the distance, which has cut
superpowers you think you have. SUITS
not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh
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site.
strong.
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The pool is fed by Rattlesnake Brook and a mossy slide leads to it. Unknown.
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Cornish Inn.
Accuracy: Exact To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on
ROUTE 25 AREA
Required
Outfitted trips can be found all across the U.S. and, Mountains have them, municipalities have them, so why shouldnt waterways have them as well?
To get here: After you pass through
To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1
very deep pool, crystal clear water.
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DIRECTIONS
For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com. Hands down, the best part about Frenchman's Hole is the cliff.
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There's also supposed to be a rope swing here for high adventure entry to the swimming hole. Pemaquid River
rocks into this
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To get here: Continue south on RT 113
A rocky shoreline on the Sandy River
Bethel also offers many trails for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit
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down river.)
Grafton Notch State Park is Step Falls Preserve. follow the path along the river to the ledge.
been there.
From the
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Recent reviews of trails in Bethel 6 months ago Wrote a trail review Bethel Pathway Davis Park The path was nicely paved. It was just breathtaking!
Acadia National Park.
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hole are here. Sandy River
SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRW]: A multi-level falls with several large
picnic area.
woods trail (entry is on left just before you reach water) to reach
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a gorge about 20 feet deep into the rock. AREAS
It is a bit of a hike to get to
further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. DESCRIPTION
To access
Ready to take a dip?
Pond (Freshwater)
The next spot up
area. natural waterslides here as the water flows across a large granite area
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really visible from Crooked Rd. Unknown
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To
"Now, if you look to the left on the footbridge, you can't help but
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facilities. VERIFIED
Reid State Park: (207)371-2303
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One of the best swimming lakes in Maine, it is known for the many coves, inlets, and more than 20 islands that surround the peaceful lake. site. Explore the many swimming holes in the surrounding Western Maine Mountains. Not verified. facing the water. FACILITIES
for approximately 7.5 miles.
Fairly secluded
Link to Google Map.
then south (right) on Shell
(SMAL)
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RANGELEY, STRATTON, BIGELOW,
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113-North) 0.5 miles.
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to a bend in river with a gravel beach and swimming place, may be some
The rangers
Updated 3/20/2003.
(RUMF)
ME
Optional
Then:
None of the pools here
sandy beach. is right next to the river. Follow the short path down to the river. TYPE
DESCRIPTION
from Rattlesnake Brook and Emerald Pool. Lake Wood
you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river. UPDATED
Cornish Inn.
DO NOT DIVE. Milo, then continue north on RT 11 about 13 miles then west on Katahdin
Throw in the changing colors of autumn, however, and youre in for a real, If youre a fan of water skiing or tubing out on the lake on a hot summer day, wakeboarding might be the next sport for you.
Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26.
YARMOUTH, PORTLAND
UNKNOWN HOLE [UNKN]:
Not verified.
road to the east
You can make your way to Frenchman's Hole easily by following these directions. MILLINOCKET, BANGOR
Cliff jumping at Frenchman's Hole north of Bethel, Maine. Unofficial.
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and go through Georgetown. swimming hole photos in this state.
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BRISTOL DAM
the right of the bridge.
There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton
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go north on RT 4 to Strong then west on RT 4 to Phillips. (There is another Screw Auger Falls in Maine, see "GULF HAGAS AREA")
waterslides, wide pools for swimming.
And to explore more of the states water, check out these 15 little known swimming spots in Maine that will make your summer awesome! STATE MAP
secluded.
Go about 1 mile and bear right onto River Road.
The swimming spot
From Farmington,
swimmable pools along the brook. dealers, Get started right with local safety education, training,
Cobbosseecontee Lake, Maine, USA
The time from Millinocket to the Ledges is probably 1 1/2 hours one
DATE
From the Togue Pond Gatehouse at the
This
Saco River
parcels of land to be preserved from development.
lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point
DIRECTIONS
waterfalls, chutes, and pools. She was very aware that the waterfalls were
Updated 3/20/2003
CONFIDENCE
There are no bathroom facilities here, so please
Swimming, Sliding
STATE
Proceed until you see
From Farmington,
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go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard
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Maine is truly blessed to have such a treasure. This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun
on Stonehouse Trail a little more than .5 mile to a wooden footbridge.
SUITS
three parking areas. Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river -
the right side of RT 127. - Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is
Learn more about, To fully appreciate the waterflow at Maine swimming hole The Cataracts, a visit in Spring is best.
STATE MAP
- Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is
Updated 7/7/2003. To access the lower hole, climb down the
You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of
STATE MAP
DIRECTIONS
This swimming hole listing is by
Appalachian Trail (blazed white) to the Gulf Hagas Brook. The next spot up
turn north (right) on RT 142.
least walk to the beach.
Unknown
On the
To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the
Yes
for about 7 miles to the well-marked trailhead/parking
This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has
PHONE
STEP FALLS [STEP]: Just south of
Link to Google Map
ME
ROQUE BLUFFS STATE PARK
RANGELEY, FARMINGTON, MADRID
you can see in the photo, the island is very far from the
ME
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For details, see
1A and RT1 to Machias. hole about seven feet long and three feet deep above and in back of the
STATE MAP
In Newry, turn northwest
pool at the bottom of
And to explore more of the state's water, check out these 15 little known swimming spots in Maine that will make your summer awesome!
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at far end of parking lot. are on hard pack gravel and the speed limit is 15 mph, or so.
Unknown
Hike this trail to the west about .75 miles and
TYPE
Updated 1/28/2004. steep.
TO
From Farmington,
[3 PLACES]
Near the Gorham line, hang a left onto Hurricane Road and park along the west side .
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SANCTION
The summer offers tempting swimming
CONFIDENCE
DESCRIPTION
plan ahead and act accordingly. not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh
The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who
BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]:
right, just before the bridge.
In North New Portland, go
lat=45.93766, lon=-69.04071 (Source:
Bangor, take I-95 north to Exit 53. Updated
part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon
further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. level, you may need to wade through water or take short, unmarked
Link to Google Map
LON
use proper etiquette. is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit
Park.
deep, about seven feet deep. Park Service has recently purchased the gorge and adjacent lands. If you're looking for gorgeous lakes in Maine, look no further! Link to Google Map
There is no bridge here
(If you get to the Cold River AMC campground,
Very Confident
Bingham (just south of Bingham), turn west (left) on RT 16 and cross
SUITS
in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me
between Phillips and Salem.
lat=44.83831, lon=-70.34533 (Source:
From the parking lot you hike northeast about .5 miles to the
Youll pass the covered bridge and then find two logging bridges.
Pretty Confident
REID STATE PARK AREA
SMALLS FALLS
River
the bridge over the Kennebec River. are on hard pack gravel and the speed limit is 15 mph, or so.
Link to Google Map
Fairly secluded
To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic,
Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept.
LAT, LON
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Find out more information about, While you can't actually have a proper swim here, these pools are great for sliding down the very slippery rocks.
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TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY
To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1
The swimming holes throughout Smalls Falls are fun for kids as well as adventurous grownups. suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you
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This
beach area. Ski resorts, ice skating, cross-country skiing, and
LAT, LON
To get here: Continue south on RT 113
You can make your way to Frenchmans Hole easily by following these directions.
about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. SUITS
To get here: Hike about 1.75 miles
get to Andover, RT 120 crosses the Ellis River.
handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the
In Newry, head north/northwest on RT 26
Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the
Bethel is the perfect place in Maine to visit in the winter if you want to ski or snowboard.
FACILITIES
Not verified.
VERIFIED
for kids. Turn south off RT 1 in Woolrich onto RT 127
(207) 255-4014
UPDATED
Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property.
falls in the Swift River. DESCRIPTION
swimming above the falls. But there was only one destination in the entire United States and that one was in Maine. make an effort to leave no trace of your visit.
when families are below.
north (right) on Long Dam Rd.
There is, in fact, a third pool to
To
lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact)
PHONE
go north on RT 4 to Strong then west on RT 4 to Phillips. Appalachian
to Google Map
MapPoint Accuracy: Exact
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CAUTION
From the far parking area there's
along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under
Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. The See Swim website detailed how to get to this gem. Hike this trail to the west about .75 miles and
crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the
WATER
There is another
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To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. NO PHOTO
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are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural
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