Sprague Falls
About
Sprague Falls is a waterfall in Washington County, Maine, about 9.4 miles from the town of Milbridge. The falls sit at an elevation of about 69 feet, close to sea level in this coastal corner of the state. Summer and early fall are the mildest times to visit. Typical averages from the weather station at nearby Jonesboro show July and August highs around 76°F with lows in the mid-50s, and September highs near 69°F. Winters there are cold, with January highs averaging around 29°F. The falls make an easy addition to a wider outing in the area. Within about five miles are the Narraguagus River for fishing, the Tunk Maintain Ridge Loop and Hidden Ponds Loop for hiking, and the Down East Sunrise Trail for cross-country skiing.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
69 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Sprague 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 61–76°F and lows of 42–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Jonesboro, ME weather station, 17 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan29° high9° low
- Feb32° high12° low
- Mar39° high22° low
- Apr51° high32° low
- May61° high42° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul76° high56° low
- Aug76° high55° low
- Sep69° high48° low
- Oct57° high39° low
- Nov46° high30° low
- Dec35° high19° low
Nearby
- Narraguagus RiverRiver fishing4.5 mi
- Tunk Maintain Ridge LoopHiking4.6 mi
- Hidden Ponds LoopHiking4.6 mi
- Down East Sunrise TrailCross-country skiing4.7 mi
- Caribou LoopHiking7.2 mi
- Black Cliff TrailHiking7.6 mi
- Redmans Beach TrailHiking7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
