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Orin Falls

Maine

About

Orin Falls is a waterfall in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in northern Maine, about 15 miles from the town of Patten. It sits at roughly 650 feet of elevation. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 76°F with lows near 55°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Patten. Winters are severe, with January highs around 22°F. The closest trails are the International Appalachian Trail New-Brunswick and the Barnard Mountain Trail, both about 1.3 miles away. The Orin Falls Trail lies about 2.5 miles off, and climbers can head to the j. The Maine Highlands (inc. BSP / Katahdin) area, about 3 miles away.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

649 ft

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

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Location

Orin 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 62–76°F and lows of 40–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Patten 2, ME weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high3° low
  2. Feb25° high6° low
  3. Mar34° high16° low
  4. Apr48° high29° low
  5. May62° high40° low
  6. Jun72° high49° low
  7. Jul76° high55° low
  8. Aug75° high54° low
  9. Sep67° high45° low
  10. Oct53° high35° low
  11. Nov41° high25° low
  12. Dec29° high13° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Patten, Maine · 15 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument as of Oct 9, 2026:

  • Hunting Season Begins

    Caution · posted Sep 25, 2026

  • Increased Logging Traffic Along Swift Brook Road

    Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

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

Is Orin Falls open right now?

Alert in the area

The National Park Service lists 2 alerts for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

  • Hunting Season Begins

    Park alert covering Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument · NPS · Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

  • Increased Logging Traffic Along Swift Brook Road

    Park alert covering Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument · NPS · Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

As of · Source: NPS · Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Orin Falls

Best months: May–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.

  1. Jan

    22° / 3°

  2. Feb

    25° / 6°

  3. Mar

    34° / 16°

  4. Apr

    48° / 29°

  5. May

    62° / 40°

  6. Jun

    72° / 49°

  7. Jul

    76° / 55°

  8. Aug

    75° / 54°

  9. Sep

    67° / 45°

  10. Oct

    53° / 35°

  11. Nov

    41° / 25°

  12. Dec

    29° / 13°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Patten 2, ME, 13.1 mi away at 820 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.