Cold Stream Falls

At 25 feet, the pool at the bottom of this roaring brook is perfect for a swim after a hot hike of only a little over a mile.

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Cold Stream Falls Details

With an intersection of two powerful rivers, The Forks area of Maine is well known for its infamous white water rafting and beautiful cascades, like that of Cold Stream Falls. Now protected as Public Reserve Land, the falls aren't only known to be stunning, but home to an amazing wild brook trout hatchery. At 25 feet, the pool at the bottom of this roaring brook is perfect for a swim after a hot hike of only a little over a mile.

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