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The Little Androscoggin River cuts its way through a narrow and winding gorge at Snow Falls in West Paris. At this special rest-stop, the state of Maine has constructed a fine picnic area, complete with trails on both sides of the gorge, picnic tables, a pit toilet, and plenty of parking.
Jul 2021. What a pleasant surprise this stop turned out to be! The unexpectedly scenic waterfalls and mill ruins made this a special place well worth a quick stop. Limited parking was in a paved lot. Paths over uneven grades led to a footbridge and to both the stone millworks and the waterfalls.
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Jun 26, 2012 · This is a Salt & Pines Project presentation on the story of Snow Falls, located along route 26 in West Paris Maine. We cover some stories of how the falls re...
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Snow Falls is a 25ft slanted roadside waterfall on the Little Androscoggin River spilling into a scenic lake fringed by Autumn colors near West Paris, Maine.
- Snow Falls. Starting your Maine waterfall loop at Snow Falls is like stepping into a nature-made theme park, minus the long lines and overpriced snacks.
- Rumford Falls (Formerly Known As Pennacook Falls) Next up on the route is the magnificent Rumford Falls! Previously known as Pennacook Falls, this waterfall is the result of a series of drops within the Androscoggin River.
- Smalls Falls. Then, you’ll be heading to the Rangeley State Park area. The beauty here is not limited to waterfalls; the views are breathtaking throughout.
- Angel Falls. Heading next to Angel Falls, a 90-foot stunner courtesy of Mountain Brook, you’ll find that sometimes the best views require a bit of legwork.
Snow Falls | West Paris. Height: 25 feet Directions: Snow Falls Gorge Rest Area, on Rte. 26, 2 miles south of Rte. 219. The waterfall is right there at the pullout, and walking trails encircling it offer varied viewpoints of the gorge’s 30-foot walls and a picturesque stone bridge.
Dec 12, 2012 · This is a very pleasant rest stop on the way to Sunday River, Bethel or NH, or coming back from any of these areas heading back to Maine. Very quiet, peaceful walk in the woods, and along the stream, with some nice albeit small water falls. Read more. Written April 20, 2013.
