9 Maine foliage hikes that won’t tire you out

Written By Maine Environmental News

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • September 21, 2026

With Maine’s foliage season upon us, it’s time to get out and see stunning scenery. Luckily, Maine has several roadside rest stops with short paths to waterfalls or other scenic vistas, for those of us who are hiking averse.
• Cascade Falls, Saco
• Coos Canyon, Byron
• Grindstone Falls, Grindstone Township
• Height of Land, Township D
• Houston Brook Falls, Pleasant Ridge Plantation
• Limington Rapids, Limington
• Mother Walker Falls, Grafton Township
• Screw Auger Falls, Grafton Township
• Smalls Falls, Township E

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