Sitting in the woods hidden away in the shadows of the Carrabassett Valley, Reed Brook Falls can be found. Many people have traveled right past this beautiful trail without knowing it ever existed. We hope you lace up your hiking boots for this one because this is a unique trail with a lot of rewards and a lot of hidden treasures along the way.

Welcome to Reed Brook!

You will know you have arrived there when you are greeted by a big brightly colored and hand-painted sign. These hand-painted signs are throughout the trail and are an awesome addition to the hike. Some of the signs are informative, others tell of rules, and some of them are just fun and cute. Make sure to keep an eye out as you go.

This is a 1.1-mile out and back hike with 160 feet of elevation gain rated as easy.

Most of the trail is relatively flat at first and near the end gets steeper but not by much. Most people should be able to do this hike with no problem at all.

At first, you walk through the woods and have unique little finds like painted rocks, or small bridges. Then it opens up and you follow the trail which is positioned near the stream the entire rest of the way.

The brook will babble and roar depending on the time of the year but we suggest you go in the Spring. When most of the snow has melted and after a rain, it will make this stream and the waterfall at the end gorgeous.

Once you are about three-quarters of the way there you will see this sign.

It is nice to know people have gone before you scouting out the area and providing the best paths. This sign points in one direction a stone stairway but if it’s too icy you can go to the right. Be on the lookout along the way for other quirky finds hidden by others who have paved the trail.

When you reach Reed Brook Falls, also known as Jericho Steps, you will be blown away.

This waterfall was hidden down this small hiking trail and is absolutely gorgeous. Walk along the rocks and take in the views this is a waterfall unlike any other that you will see in Maine. The height is impressive but also the width makes it feel like a curtain of water falling down off of the rocks.

Make sure to take explore the surrounding area and take in the falls from all kinds of different angles. Jericho Steps is an amazing location you will not want to miss.

Reed Brook Falls aka Jericho Steps is an unreal hidden waterfall. Have you been to this amazing place? We think you will agree once you know about it you will want to grab your hiking bag and take a trip. For more awesome shots of the falls and the hike check out this cool Adventuring in the Moment video taken on the trail.

https://youtu.be/1SqEpui-3-Q