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Hadlock Falls

Mount Desert, Maine

A waterfall in Mount Desert, Maine, managed by Acadia National Park. Seen from the lookouts on Waterfall Bridge, which carries the Jordan-Sargent Mountain carriage road over Upper Hadlock Brook.

Short walk

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About Hadlock Falls

OverviewThe HikeFacilitiesTips & Safety

Overview

  • Waterfall height40-foot waterfall under Waterfall Bridge (NPS).
  • Hike detailsSeen from the lookouts on Waterfall Bridge, which carries the Jordan-Sargent Mountain carriage road over Upper Hadlock Brook (NPS). The bridge is on the Hadlock Loop, intersections 18-13-12-19-18 (NPS).
  • ParkingNot verified. No trailhead parking stated on the pages checked.
  • PetsPets allowed on Acadia carriage roads on a leash no longer than 6 feet (NPS).
  • SeasonNot verified. No rule found on the managing agency's page.

Waterfall

No sourced parking or trailhead point, so none is shown.

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Managed by: Acadia National Park (National Park Service)

The Hike

Route
Seen from the lookouts on Waterfall Bridge, which carries the Jordan-Sargent Mountain carriage road over Upper Hadlock Brook (NPS). The bridge is on the Hadlock Loop, intersections 18-13-12-19-18 (NPS).
Difficulty
The Hadlock Loop involves a significant incline and decline (NPS).

Facilities

Parking
Not verified. No trailhead parking stated on the pages checked.
Fees
Acadia entrance pass required year-round; standard entrance pass $20-$35 (NPS).

Tips & Safety

Swimming
Not verified No managing-agency statement found, so we don't say swimming is allowed.
Pets
Pets allowed on Acadia carriage roads on a leash no longer than 6 feet (NPS).
Season
Not verified. No rule found on the managing agency's page.

Safety

  • Wet rock near waterfalls is very slippery, even when it looks dry. Stay back from edges and off the tops of falls.
  • High water after rain or snowmelt makes crossings and pools dangerous. Turn back if a crossing looks deep or fast.
  • Daylight is not a safety guarantee. Plan your time around the route, the weather and your group, and carry a light.
  • Check the managing agency for closures and current conditions.

Not verified

No managing agency publishes: Swimming, Formal difficulty rating, Accessibility. We leave these out instead of guessing.

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Distances are straight-line, not driving or trail distances.