Being in Maine is great all year, but there's something about summer's ability to get us outside that makes this our favorite season! The winters can be long and cold here, and the summer waterfall season is our most wonderful reward for keeping our noses down and hanging in there. Our summers are so glorious, in fact, that we tend to get a little amnesia with regard to the snow and cold. All we care to think about are the warm breezes that are waiting to greet us with every new outdoor adventure. But, these adventures don’t all need to be difficult. These waterfalls in Maine can all be seen without much effort and each one is more beautiful than the next!

1. Mariaville Falls, Mariaville

This waterfall isn't the same sort of cascade as the others on this list, but the rushing water is no less impressive. Plus, it's a great family-friendly route. Located within Mariaville Falls Preserve, there are a few different trails you can take but we recommend the loop that is approximately two miles. This is one of the most beautiful Maine waterfalls.

2. Snow Falls, West Paris

This beautiful waterfall in Oxford County is a great waterfall to visit when it's chilly because you won't be able to swim here. But, its beauty is worth seeing. Four impressive cascades flow from the Little Androscoggin River.

3. Cascade Falls, Saco

The family-friendly route to this waterfall is about a half-mile long, which means little legs won't have time to get tired before the waterfall pay-off at the end! The trail is well-groomed, making it easy to navigate and there are a few fun surprises along the way. This is one of the most easy-access waterfalls in Maine.

4. Coos Canyon, Byron

To see this easy-access waterfall, you won't even need to put on your shoes! It's visible from Route 17 scenic highway and it's a great place to spend the day. In the summer, bring your bathing suit to wade in the waters or stay dry and enjoy a picnic just off to the side. We love that you can still enjoy it in the winter — with no hiking necessary, the weather is not a problem.

5. Great Falls, Auburn

While the setting and surroundings of this waterfall are quite different than the others on this list, we love that it offers something a bit different. To access this wonderful waterfall, just take a short walk on the Auburn Riverwalk. The falls are powered by the Androscoggin River, which separates Auburn and Lewiston.

6. Vaughn's Dam Waterfall, Hallowell

Located in the Vaughan Woods, on the property of the beautiful Vaughan Homestead in Hallowell, this waterfall doesn't always make it onto lists of the state's best waterfalls. But, it's certainly worth the visit! The Corniche Trail and Heifer Field Loop Trail used to reach it make up a route that's about two miles. This trail loop is great if you're looking for easy waterfall hikes in Maine.

7. Riverside Walking Trail and Overlook, Rumford

Another waterfall in a town setting, visiting this one won't require hiking in the woods. Simply head off on the Riverside Walking Trail to see this surprisingly rushing fall of water!

Wow. What beautiful waterfalls we are blessed with here in Maine! So tell us, which of these wondrous waterfalls in Maine do you plan to visit first? Do you have a favorite waterfall that we missed? Let us know in the comments!

Of course, if you are up for a bit of a challenge and don't mind how much effort goes into seeing Maine's waterfalls, we have a few other options. But don't worry ... none are too challenging, but each one is worth venturing to see. Here's the ultimate bucket list for anyone in Maine who loves waterfall hikes. And speaking of hikes, make sure you're prepared by checking out our Ultimate Hiking Packing List and downloading the AllTrails+ app.