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Notable waterfall · Cumberland, Maine

First Falls

First Falls is a waterfall in Cumberland, Maine.

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First Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit First Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach First Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.79886, -70.17857. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is First Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for First Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit First Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near First Falls?

    Nearby: Royal River Park (park, 1 km), Old Meeting House (church, 2 km), Cousins Island Chapel (church, 6 km), Winslow Memorial Park (park, 7 km), Littlejohn Island Preserve (sanctuary, 8 km), Knight's Pond Preserve (sanctuary, 9 km).

    Is First Falls worth visiting?

    First Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Maine on Spotwander.