Gauntlet Falls
About
Gauntlet Falls is a waterfall in Piscataquis County, Maine, sitting at about 775 feet. The nearest town is Brownville Junction, roughly 13 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 78°F with lows near 56°F, and September cools to around 70°F by day, according to averages from a nearby weather station. Winters are cold, with January highs typically in the mid-20s. Other options lie within about 9 miles. The Appalachian Trail is about 7 miles off, and the Katahdin Region Multi-Use Trail and the Norton Trail are both close enough to pair with a visit to the falls.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
775 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Gauntlet Falls
Maine
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–78°F and lows of 41–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Barnard, ME weather station, 18 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan25° high5° low
- Feb29° high6° low
- Mar38° high17° low
- Apr51° high29° low
- May65° high41° low
- Jun73° high50° low
- Jul78° high56° low
- Aug77° high54° low
- Sep70° high46° low
- Oct57° high35° low
- Nov44° high26° low
- Dec32° high14° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Gauntlet Falls
Best months: August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
25° / 5°
10 wet
Feb
29° / 6°
9 wet
Mar
38° / 17°
10 wet
Apr
51° / 29°
11 wet
May
65° / 41°
13 wet
Jun
73° / 50°
14 wet
Jul
78° / 56°
14 wet
Aug
77° / 54°
12 wet
Sep
70° / 46°
12 wet
Oct
57° / 35°
13 wet
Nov
44° / 26°
12 wet
Dec
32° / 14°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Barnard, ME, 18.1 mi away at 545 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
