Katahdin Stream Falls Hike
Waterfall | Maine
2 mi round trip
Katahdin Stream Falls Hike at a Glance
The Katahdin Stream Falls hike via the Hunt Trail is 2 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,730 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Hunt Trail |
| Distance | 2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 50 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 380 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 2 mi distance for this hike is verified (mainetrailfinder.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Katahdin Stream Falls
Katahdin Stream Falls is a waterfall in Maine, on land managed by Baxter State Park Authority.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Hunt Trail: 2 miles round trip, from Katahdin Stream Campground. Distance from mainetrailfinder.com.
Before You Go
- Pets are not allowed in the park, except for service dogs. (mainetrailfinder.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Baxter State Park Authority for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Katahdin Stream Falls?
The Hunt Trail to Katahdin Stream Falls is 2 miles round trip.
Where does the Katahdin Stream Falls hike start?
It starts from Katahdin Stream Campground.
Are dogs allowed on the Katahdin Stream Falls trail?
Pets are not allowed in the park, except for service dogs.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Katahdin Stream Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- mainetrailfinder.com
- Distance
- mainetrailfinder.com
- Falls location
- waterfallhikes.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Katahdin Stream Falls.