Little Wilson Falls Hike
Waterfall | Maine
2.4 mi round trip
476 ft
Easy
Little Wilson Falls Hike at a Glance
The Little Wilson Falls hike is 2.4 mi round trip with 476 ft of elevation gain.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 980 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2.4 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 476 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 1 h of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 20 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 590 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 2.4 mi distance and 476 ft of gain for this hike are 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 Little Wilson Falls
Little Wilson Falls is a waterfall in Maine, on land managed by Maine Appalachian Trail Club (land owned by Elliotsville Plantation).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Little Wilson Falls Trail: 2.4 miles round trip with about 476 feet of elevation gain, from Little Wilson Falls Road trailhead (Elliotsville Road). Distance from mainetrailfinder.com; elevation gain from bangordailynews.com. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Dogs are permitted. (mainetrailfinder.com)
- The road in has large potholes; high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. (mainetrailfinder.com)
- Near the falls the trail sits at the top of a steep drop-off to the stream. (mainetrailfinder.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Maine Appalachian Trail Club (land owned by Elliotsville Plantation) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Little Wilson Falls?
The Little Wilson Falls Trail to Little Wilson Falls is 2.4 miles round trip with about 476 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Little Wilson Falls hike start?
It starts from Little Wilson Falls Road trailhead (Elliotsville Road).
Are dogs allowed on the Little Wilson Falls trail?
Dogs are permitted.
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 Little Wilson Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- mainetrailfinder.com
- Distance
- mainetrailfinder.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.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 Little Wilson Falls.