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Ledge Falls

Maine

About

Ledge Falls is a waterfall in Maine, about 1.6 miles from the town of East Millinocket. It sits at an elevation of 251 feet, and its location close to town makes it an easy stop for anyone already in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Millinocket show July highs around 79°F with lows near 56°F, while winter is severe, with January highs around 23°F and lows near 3°F. Several trails lie within a short drive. The Dolby Trail is about 2.4 miles away, and the Jerry Pond Snowshoe Trail and McCleary Trail are both roughly 7 miles off. Paddlers can head to the West Branch Penobscot River, about 8.6 miles away.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

251 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Ledge 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 64–79°F and lows of 38–56°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Millinocket Wastewater, ME weather station, 6.1 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan23° high3° low
  2. Feb27° high2° low
  3. Mar37° high14° low
  4. Apr49° high27° low
  5. May64° high38° low
  6. Jun73° high50° low
  7. Jul79° high56° low
  8. Aug78° high53° low
  9. Sep70° high45° low
  10. Oct55° high34° low
  11. Nov42° high24° low
  12. Dec30° high12° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
East Millinocket, Maine · 1.6 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Ledge Falls

Best months: May–October. 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.

  1. Jan

    23° / 3°

  2. Feb

    27° / 2°

  3. Mar

    37° / 14°

  4. Apr

    49° / 27°

  5. May

    64° / 38°

  6. Jun

    73° / 50°

  7. Jul

    79° / 56°

  8. Aug

    78° / 53°

  9. Sep

    70° / 45°

  10. Oct

    55° / 34°

  11. Nov

    42° / 24°

  12. Dec

    30° / 12°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Millinocket Wastewater, ME, 6.1 mi away at 360 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.