Step Falls is a long, spectacular chain of cascades and horsetails that gradually descends over 250 feet, creating a beautiful, misty water flow. Located a few miles outside the eastern border of Grafton Notch State Park, Step Falls is situated on a 24-acre property and has been a favorite attraction for waterfall fanatics and swimming hole lovers for decades. Fed by the mountain stream of Wight Brook, Step Falls meanders down several hundred feet of sunny granite slabs, forming numerous shallow pools along the way and offering excellent places for wading and splashing as well as some for swimming. During the spring runoff, the falls are spectacular, with massive water volumes creating roaring horsetails and plunges and fine mist sprays.

Address: Grafton Notch State Park: 1941 Bear River Rd, Newry, ME 04261

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