Whetstone Falls
About
Whetstone Falls is a waterfall in Penobscot County, Maine, sitting at about 360 feet. The nearest town is Patten, roughly 13 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station in Millinocket run to a high of 78°F and a low of 57°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The surrounding area is laced with cross-country ski routes, including Tote Road less than a mile away and River Trail at about 1.2 miles. Hikers can head to Esker Pond Trail or Deasey Pond Trail, both within 3 miles.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
360 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Whetstone 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, 15 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
- Tote RoadCross-country skiing0.7 mi
- River TrailCross-country skiing1.2 mi
- Long Meadow Hill TrailCross-country skiing1.9 mi
- Link 4Cross-country skiing2 mi
- Link 3Cross-country skiing2.6 mi
- Esker Pond TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Deasey Pond TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Telos Tote TrailHiking2.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
