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You are here: Home / Travel & Destinations / Visiting Smalls Falls in Maine – By Motorcycle

Visiting Smalls Falls in Maine – By Motorcycle

July 22, 2014

On Saturday, Steve managed to get in touch with me and asked if I’d like to join him and his son for a motorcycle tour up and around Rangeley, Maine. I excitedly accepted his invitation and less than an hour later, I was sitting upon one of his many motorcycles. In this case, I rode a Triumph Bonneville. Nice bike and really fun to ride. We toured about 112 miles in a few hours and it was a blast riding like I used to. Here’s one of my more dorky pictures:

Jay Gaulard on Motorcycle

I took many pictures throughout the day – too many to show in one post. Since there were a few “spots” we spent time at, I figured it would be better to break things up a bit.

The first place we stopped at is called “Smalls Falls.” It’s located in Township E in Franklin County, Maine. I guess the town doesn’t have a name. That happens up here.

Anyway, I thought that taking a quick picture of the bikes was in order.

Motorcycles at Smalls Falls

I initially thought we were just pulling over for a rest. We had ridden for about a half hour and the sign out front said in big, bold letters, “Rest Area.” After we pulled in and after I saw how things were situated, I figured we were someplace good. I asked Steve where we were and he confirmed that we were at a series of waterfalls. Pretty damn neat.

After we parked the bikes and walked through the parking lot, I noticed a few signs. Since I always take pictures of these things, I decided to do so here as well.

The first sign educated the public on how mountains are formed and the second sign talks about what types of trees were around us. You’ll see those trees in the following pictures.

Formation of Mountains


Transition Zone for Plants

The signs were right next to the stairs that lead to the Sandy River.

Stairs at Smalls Falls, Maine

After we made it to the bottom of the stairs, we got a better view of the first and second falls.

Waterfalls at Smalls Falls


And as we continued walking, we were greeted by some signage and a very beautiful mixed pine forest.

Sign

Trail at Smalls Falls

Forest Trees

That smooth path didn’t last for long. After we walked to the right, we (or I) discovered that we were going to have to do some hiking. And by that, I mean climbing over roots and huge boulders.

Tree Roots at Smalls Falls

Trees and Rocks

Luckily, for the weaker and less agile hikers, there was a chain link fence for people to grab onto. Of course, I didn’t use the fence – because I am agile and strong.

Fence at Smalls Falls

The following pictures show some of the falls. I’m not going to describe each one because they’re all kind of similar. I will say though that there are many of them. Probably about five in all, going all the way up the mountain. Some slides made of rock, some drop offs and some swimming holes. Very nice place and well worth another visit.

Waterfall at Smalls Falls

Looking Down into Canyon

Largest Waterfall

Swimming Hole in Maine

Top of the Falls


White Water at Falls

Waterfall and Swimming Hole

Related posts:

  1. A Photo Tour of Smalls Falls in Maine
  2. Back to Smalls Falls and Rangeley, Maine
  3. Visiting Bar Harbor, Maine
  4. Visiting the Somesville Bridge on Mount Desert Island, Maine
  5. Mosher Hill Falls in Farmington, Maine

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  1. Kristin says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Wow – how beautiful!

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