Orin Falls Hike
Waterfall | Maine
6 mi round trip
87 ft
Easy
Orin Falls Hike at a Glance
The Orin Falls hike is 6 mi round trip with 87 ft of elevation gain.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 710 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 6 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 87 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 2 h 5 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 2 h 35 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 1,160 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 6 mi distance and 87 ft of gain for this hike are verified (nps.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Orin Falls
Orin Falls is a waterfall in Maine, on land managed by Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (National Park Service).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Orin Falls Trail: 6 miles round trip with about 87 feet of elevation gain, from Wassataquoik Gate. Allow 3-6 Hours. Distance from nps.gov; elevation gain from nps.gov. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Pets must be kept on a 6-foot leash. (nps.gov)
- The trail is narrow near Wassataquoik Stream. (nps.gov)
- There is no potable water along the hike. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (National Park Service) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Orin Falls?
The Orin Falls Trail to Orin Falls is 6 miles round trip with about 87 feet of elevation gain. Allow 3-6 Hours.
Where does the Orin Falls hike start?
It starts from Wassataquoik Gate.
Are dogs allowed on the Orin Falls trail?
Pets must be kept on a 6-foot leash.
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 Orin Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls location
- nps.gov
- 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 Orin Falls.