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Orris Falls

South Berwick, Maine

A waterfall in South Berwick, Maine, managed by Orris Falls Conservation Area, Great Works Regional Land Trust. 1.5 miles round trip to Orris Falls on an old colonial road.

Hike

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About Orris Falls

OverviewThe HikeFacilitiesTips & Safety

Overview

  • Waterfall heightDescribed as the 90-foot gorge of Orris Falls (Maine Trail Finder).
  • Hike details1.5 miles round trip to Orris Falls on an old colonial road; about an hour (Maine Trail Finder).
  • ParkingMain trailhead on Thurrell Road at a gated woods road (right-of-way across private land); off-road parking for three cars (Maine Trail Finder).
  • PetsPets permitted (Maine Trail Finder).
  • 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: Orris Falls Conservation Area, Great Works Regional Land Trust

The Hike

Route
1.5 miles round trip to Orris Falls on an old colonial road; about an hour (Maine Trail Finder).
Difficulty
Level 2; gentle climb (Maine Trail Finder).

Facilities

Parking
Main trailhead on Thurrell Road at a gated woods road (right-of-way across private land); off-road parking for three cars (Maine Trail Finder).
Fees
No fee (Maine Trail Finder).

Tips & Safety

Swimming
Not verified No managing-agency statement found, so we don't say swimming is allowed.
Pets
Pets permitted (Maine Trail Finder).
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.