Swans Falls
About
Swans Falls is a waterfall in Oxford County, Maine, about 1.4 miles from the town of Fryeburg. It sits at roughly 380 feet above sea level, a low-lying spot close to town. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 81°F in August to about 73°F in September, with lows near 46°F by then. Winters are cold, with January highs averaging about 31°F. The falls make an easy addition to a day around Fryeburg. Jockey Cap Bouldering and the Roped climbing area are both within about a mile and a half. Mount Tom Trail is roughly 3.3 miles away for a hike, and Lewey's Loop is about 3.4 miles off across the New Hampshire line.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
378 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Swans 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 68–82°F and lows of 42–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Fryeburg E Slopes Ap, ME weather station, 3.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan31° high7° low
- Feb34° high9° low
- Mar42° high19° low
- Apr56° high30° low
- May68° high42° low
- Jun77° high51° low
- Jul82° high56° low
- Aug81° high54° low
- Sep73° high46° low
- Oct59° high35° low
- Nov47° high26° low
- Dec36° high15° low
Nearby
- RopedRock climbing1.5 mi
- Jockey Cap BoulderingRock climbing1.6 mi
- Mount Tom TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Lewey's LoopHiking3.4 mi
- Weeks Brook TrailHiking4.1 mi
- Mason Brook TrailHiking4.5 mi
- Saco RiverRiver fishing7.7 mi
- WM: North ConwayRock climbing8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
