Mother Walker Falls Hike
Waterfall | Maine
0.2 mi round trip
Mother Walker Falls Hike at a Glance
The Mother Walker Falls hike via the Mother Walker Falls path is 0.2 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,530 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Mother Walker Falls path |
| Distance | 0.2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 5 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed). A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 40 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 0.2 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 Mother Walker Falls
Mother Walker Falls is a waterfall in Maine, on land managed by Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, Grafton Notch State Park.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Mother Walker Falls path: 0.2 miles round trip, from Mother Walker Falls parking on ME Route 26. Distance from mainetrailfinder.com.
Before You Go
- Grafton Notch State Park charges an admission fee, paid at a self-service canister. (mainetrailfinder.com)
- Dogs are permitted. (mainetrailfinder.com)
- Grafton Notch State Park is open seasonally, May 15 to October 15. (mainetrailfinder.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, Grafton Notch State Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Mother Walker Falls?
The Mother Walker Falls path to Mother Walker Falls is 0.2 miles round trip.
Where does the Mother Walker Falls hike start?
It starts from Mother Walker Falls parking on ME Route 26.
Is there a fee to hike to Mother Walker Falls?
Grafton Notch State Park charges an admission fee, paid at a self-service canister.
Are dogs allowed on the Mother Walker 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 Mother Walker Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- mainetrailfinder.com
- Distance
- mainetrailfinder.com
- Falls location
- geo.mytopo.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.
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