Angel Falls (Maine)
44°46′58″N 70°42′35″W / 44.7829°N 70.7096°W
| Angel Falls | |
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 Angel Falls, in Maine | |
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| Location |  |
| Type | Horsetail[1] |
| Total height | 27m (90 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Longest drop | 27m (90 ft) |
Angel Falls is a 90-foot waterfall on Mountain Brook in Township D – northwest of Houghton – in the White Mountains of Franklin County, Maine. The "remarkably scenic"[2] Angel Falls is a set of plunging tiers totaling 90 feet in height, and with surrounding cliffs of 115 feet in height. Flowing out of a 25-foot-wide gap in the cliff, it is thought by many to be the tallest waterfall in Maine, tied for height with Moxie Falls,[2] though this is not the case; as Katahdin Falls, also in Maine, is some 710 feet (216m) taller.[1] Angel Falls is so named as, when the water flow is right, the falls appear as an angel.[3]
An exceptionally scenic "hanging" falls with the longest single drop (90 feet) in Maine.
It is not so easy to find if you are not familiar with the area. The signage is non-existent and the locals act like you would trip over the trail if you were not paying attention. Not so.
Located 17.6 miles south of the village of Oquossoc. Go west on Route 17, cross bridge, then go right (YOU WILL SEE A MAILBOX THAT SAYS "45 Wildman") onto the old railroad line (Bemis Track). A bumpy dirt road will take you 3.3 miles to the junction of Houton and Bemis. Follow the red-blazed marked trail, approximately 2/10ths of a mile from this point. The trail crosses streams five times, which can become obscure and dangerous at times of high water, so please check for current conditions.
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