Pockwockamus Falls
About
Pockwockamus Falls is a waterfall in Piscataquis County, Maine, sitting at about 550 feet. The nearest town is Millinocket, roughly 17 miles away. Summer brings the mildest conditions, with typical July highs around 78°F and lows near 57°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Millinocket. September stays comfortable too, typically reaching about 70°F during the day. Close by, the Abol Stream Trail and fishing on the West Branch Penobscot River are both about a mile and a half away. Cross-country skiers can find the Appalachian Trail and Old State Road just over a mile off. Climbers can head to Katahdin, about 6 miles distant.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
550 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Pockwockamus 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 64–78°F and lows of 41–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Millinocket, ME weather station, 17 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan24° high5° low
- Feb26° high6° low
- Mar36° high16° low
- Apr50° high30° low
- May64° high41° low
- Jun74° high51° low
- Jul78° high57° low
- Aug78° high56° low
- Sep70° high48° low
- Oct55° high37° low
- Nov43° high27° low
- Dec31° high15° low
Nearby
- Old State RoadCross-country skiing1.3 mi
- Appalachian TrailCross-country skiing1.3 mi
- Abol Stream TrailHiking1.4 mi
- West Branch Penobscot RiverRiver fishing1.4 mi
- KatahdinRock climbing5.7 mi
- Chimney Pond ("South") Basin - Summer Rock RoutesRock climbing7.2 mi
- North BasinRock climbing8.1 mi
- Lower Jo-Mary StreamCanoeing9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
