Area Waterfalls
Cascade Falls
Located near the Berlin/Gorham town line, this waterfall is most easily accessed by ATV or snowmobile. The size of the waterfall varies greatly depending on precipitation so after a good rainfall is the best time to go.
Directions:
Start at the Big Apple gas station in downtown Berlin and follow the railroad bed (ATV Corridor A1, Snowmobile Corridor 12) south towards Gorham.
Go about 2 miles and look for a trail on your left to the waterfall. There should be signs at this intersection pointing you to the falls.
Accessibility:
Summer and fall by ATV. Winter by snowmobile.
Crystal Falls
Located in Stark, Crystal Falls is the site of an old water driven mill. The stairs and foundation of the old mill are still visible from the road on the west side of the falls. The falls are fed by Phillips Brook which has its headwaters at Phillips Pond 10 miles to the north. There is a small parking area located to the west of the falls. If you are adventurous, you can walk north along the top of the cement wall that borders the falls and follow a small footpath along the river. This is private property so please be respectful and do not leave trash, start fires or cut any trees.
Directions:
Take left onto Rt. 110B West for 2.6 miles to Rt. 110A.
Take a left onto Rt. 110A South for 2.25 miles to Rt. 110.
Take a right onto Rt. 110 West and go 2.5 miles to Paris Road.
Take a right on Paris Road and go .8 miles to a 4-way intersection.
Take a left and go 250 feet and you will see a parking area on your right after you cross the river.
Accessibility:
Spring, summer, fall and winter by car.
Christine Lake Falls
Located in Stark, these falls are formed by the outlet waters of Christine Lake. Visible from the road, these falls are very easy to see.
Directions:
Take left onto Rt. 110B West for 2.6 miles to Rt. 110A.
Take a left onto Rt. 110A South for 2.25 miles to Rt. 110.
Take a right onto Rt. 110 West and go 3.9 miles to Bell Hill Road.
Take a right on Bell Hill Road, cross the RR tracks and take a left onto Percy Road.
Follow Percy Road for 1.65 miles and take a right onto Christine Lake Road.
Take a right on Christine Lake Road and go about 1/4 mile to see the falls on your left.
To turn around, take the left fork after the falls and turn around in the parking area.
Accessibility:
Spring, summer and fall by car. Winter by 4WD or snowmobile.
Pond Brook Falls
Located in the heart of Nash Stream Forest is a hidden set of falls flowing over granite slabs. Much of the granite has been worn smooth by the water over the years. It is a great place to bring a picnic lunch and in the summer, the granite slabs get full sun in the early afternoon so that is the best time to go. Depending on the season, you can climb on the rocks along the river, but watch out - these rocks can be slippery with moss even in the heat of summer.
Directions:
Take left onto Rt. 110B West for 2.6 miles to Rt. 110A.
Take a left onto Rt. 110A South for 2.25 miles to Rt. 110. Take a right onto Rt. 110 West and go 7 miles to the covered bridge in Stark Village.
Cross over the covered bridge and take a left onto Northside Road.
Follow Northside Road for 3.5 miles to a Y intersection.
Take the right fork onto Nash Stream Road for 1/2 mile until you come to a gate. If this gate is open, you can drive in with your car. If not only snowmobiles are allowed during the winter season.
From the gate, continue north on Nash Stream Road for 5.1 miles and you will cross over a bridge at Pond Brook.
Look for a small 3-car parking area on your right and park there.
Follow a trail from the parking area east a few hundred feet to Pond Brook Falls.
Accessibility: Spring closed. Summer and fall by car. Winter by snowmobile.