Cold Stream Falls Trail

Cold Stream Falls Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in western Maine, about 3.8 miles from the town of West Forks. The trail is roughly 2.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 225 feet, and it reaches a high point of about 1,422 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.48 miles in, where the grade reaches 10 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Jackman weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with lows in the low 50s, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. The trip takes about an hour. The trail starts at a low point of about 1,302 feet and returns to nearly the same elevation, so it works well as a quick outing. Coburn Mountain Trail is about 4.3 miles away, and the Maine Huts Trail, the Kennebec River and Moxie Falls Path are all within about 8 miles.