Maine Waterfall Hikes: Moxie Falls

family standing in front of moxie falls in The Forks, Maine

Moxie Falls is a must-do hike in the Forks, Maine.  One of the tallest waterfalls in New England, Moxie Falls is also one of the easiest to reach.  The trail is less than a mile long, wide and easy to follow for most of the trek.  There is a little bit of up and down, but nothing terribly steep and none of it very long.  The steepest part is the end, as you descend quite a few stairs to get to the viewing areas.  The overall short and gentle nature of this hike makes it a perfect hike for kids, and also accessible in the winter! If you do venture here in the winter months, bring a pair of snowshoes and/or yaktrax/traction walkers. Generally it’s fairly well traveled, but better be safe than sorry.

Distance

2 miles round trip

Difficulty

Easy- great for all ages. Stairs and some rocks/roots do add slight difficulties, but trail is generally flat, wide, and smooth.

Directions

If you are at Northern Outdoors already, take a right out of the parking lot to head north on route 201, heading towards the West Forks. After 5 miles, make a right onto Lake Moxie Road just before the bridge over the Kennebec River.  (This is the road that whitewater rafters take on their way to the put-in for Kennebec River rafting, so for those who have have been rafting, this will look familiar.)   Follow this road for 2.2 miles, until you spot the trailhead sign and parking area on the left. Pull in, grab your phone/camera, and enjoy!

Parking

Large parking area located on the left off the Lake Moxie Road. Can’t miss it!

Trailhead/Trail Description

The trail starts off from the center of the parking area. The beginning is flat and smooth, eventually winding through some boggy spots where stepping stumps have been placed to help keep you dry.

Farther along, hikers reach a four-way intersection. The main trail goes straight through and descends toward the falls. As you continue, you will reach wooden steps and walkways that wind along next to the stream. The falls will be heard before they are seen. At the head of the falls, there’s a boardwalk off to the left that leads to two viewing platform.

Moxie Falls is stunning winter, spring, summer and fall!

Share your Moxie Falls tips and tricks below!


 
 
 

   

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5 Responses

  1. I came to Moxie Falls many years ago. Now I walk well but only with 2 canadian crutches. My question is are there any railings where the steps are? Anything else you would sugges for someone with 2 crutches. My email is cathywiggin@yahoo.com

    1. Hi Cathy! Apologies on my delay here. There are not railings down all of the stairways, unfortunately. Pretty intermittent!

    2. Not sure if anyone answered your question regarding Moxie Falls. I hiked it last July 2024 after having double knee replacements. It says its a mile hike but its more like 3 miles round trip. There are stairs and several of them toward the end of the trail. Not all of them have railings and the stairs are steep in places. I went slow navigating them but did find them strenuous with my new knees. I would not navigate on crutches but only you know your ability. For an average person in good health I think they would find this to be an easy hike. For me it was an act of pure will that I was going to do it.

    1. So sorry for my delay– but yes! Moxie Falls is always open for a walk. Wear your hunter’s orange if you go in Oct/Nov!

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