Smalls Falls Rest Area

About Smalls Falls

Find Smalls Falls in Letter E, just on the edge of Madrid Township. The short trail leads to the top of the falls and provides access to a series of waterfalls and chutes.

There are several good viewpoints of the stream and falls along the trail, which at several points follows the bedrock on the side of the gorge.

Recreation Opportunities

Artists Trail

Conservation Story

Maine DOT owns the Smalls Falls Rest Area.

THE SEVEN LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES

FOR OUR CONSERVATION AREAS

Plan Ahead & Prepare

Being prepared means knowing where you are going before getting there. Pack a map, talk with hikers and look at trail apps. Choose equipment for comfort, weather, and safety. Plan the trip to match your time, skills, and abilities.

Travel on Durable Surfaces

We strive for one well-designed trail rather than many poorly chosen routes. Stay within the width of the trail and hike single file on durable surfaces, like rock and sand. They can withstand repeated use. Durable surfaces are less likely to erode. Vegetation, including the lichen that grows on rocks, is fragile and easily damaged by treads.

Dispose of Waste Properly

Carry in, carry out. Please remove your pet’s waste.

Leave What You Find

Allow those who come after you the same sense of wonder by leaving flowers, rocks, plants, archaeological artifacts, and other objects of interest where they are.

Minimize Campfire Impacts

Permitted campfires are allowed in the established fire ring. State of Maine laws must be followed.

Respect Wildlife

When wildlife watching, we recommend using the Rule of Thumb. Don’t touch, get near, feed, or pick up wild animals. Doing so causes them stress, and they may have a harmful disease to humans.

Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Always be courteous to other visitors. Everyone deserves to enjoy a positive outdoor experience. Be mindful of your noise level, be a responsible pet owner, and enjoy the natural world.