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Sarampus Falls

Maine

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Sarampus Falls is a waterfall in Franklin County, Maine, sitting at about 1,241 feet on Penobscot Nation land. The nearest town is Rangeley, about 23 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Eustis put July highs around 76°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The closest spot to pair with a visit is the North Branch Dead River, a canoeing route less than a mile away, with the North Branch Dead River Trail about 3.6 miles off. Climbers can head to Natanis Perch, about 5.6 miles away, and hikers can try the Around Pond Trail, roughly 10 miles away.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

1,241 ft

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

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Location

Sarampus 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 37–53°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Eustis, ME weather station, 9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high2° low
  2. Feb25° high3° low
  3. Mar34° high13° low
  4. Apr47° high26° low
  5. May62° high37° low
  6. Jun71° high48° low
  7. Jul76° high53° low
  8. Aug74° high50° low
  9. Sep67° high42° low
  10. Oct52° high33° low
  11. Nov39° high23° low
  12. Dec28° high11° low

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

Where it is

  • Penobscot Nation · Public land
Nearest town
Rangeley, Maine · 23 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Sarampus 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.

  1. Jan

    22° / 2°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    25° / 3°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    34° / 13°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    47° / 26°

    12 wet

  5. May

    62° / 37°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    71° / 48°

    14 wet

  7. Jul

    76° / 53°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 50°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    67° / 42°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    52° / 33°

    13 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 23°

    13 wet

  12. Dec

    28° / 11°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Eustis, ME, 9 mi away at 1,260 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.