Penobscot County, Maine
Waterfalls Near Patten, ME
31 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Patten, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Warren Falls, 9.5 miles northeast of town. Katahdin Stream Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 12 Google reviews). Most of the falls are west of Patten.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Patten at a Glance
30 Waterfalls Near Patten, Ranked by Distance
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Warren Falls
Warren Falls is the closest named waterfall to Patten, 9.5 miles to the northeast in Aroostook County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Patten.
- Rating
- 5.0 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hersey, ME 04780
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Stair Falls
Stair Falls lies 10 miles northeast of Patten in Aroostook County, number 2 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Aroostook County, ME (GPS 46.1133, -68.3203)
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Gilman Falls
Gilman Falls lies 12 miles west of Patten in Penobscot County, number 3 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Penobscot County, ME (GPS 45.9514, -68.6948)
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Whetstone Falls
Whetstone Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Patten in Penobscot County, number 4 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Penobscot County, ME (GPS 45.8648, -68.6220)
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Lower Falls
Lower Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Patten in Aroostook County, number 5 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Aroostook County, ME (GPS 46.1523, -68.3078)
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Shin Falls
Shin Falls lies 13 miles northwest of Patten in Penobscot County, number 6 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Patten.
- Rating
- 4.9 (30 Google reviews)
- Address
- North Penobscot, ME 04765
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Patten in Aroostook County, number 7 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Merrill, ME 04780
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Bowlin Falls
Bowlin Falls lies 14 miles west of Patten in Penobscot County, number 8 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Penobscot County, ME (GPS 46.0387, -68.7234)
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Sawtelle Falls
Sawtelle Falls lies 15 miles northwest of Patten in Penobscot County, number 9 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Patten.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- North Penobscot, ME 04765
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Orin Falls
Orin Falls lies 15 miles west of Patten in Penobscot County, number 10 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Patten.
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- North Penobscot, ME 04765
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Stair Falls
Stair Falls lies 17 miles west of Patten in Penobscot County, number 11 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Penobscot County, ME (GPS 46.0869, -68.7759)
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Norway Falls
Norway Falls lies 19 miles west of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 12 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Grindstone Falls
Grindstone Falls lies 20 miles south of Patten in Penobscot County, number 13 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is East Millinocket.
- Address
- Penobscot County, ME (GPS 45.7284, -68.5917)
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Grand Falls
Grand Falls lies 20 miles west of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 14 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Piscataquis County, ME (GPS 46.0075, -68.8714)
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Ledge Falls
Ledge Falls lies 21 miles west of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 15 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Green Falls
Green Falls lies 25 miles west of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 16 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Katahdin Falls
Katahdin Falls lies 25 miles west of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 17 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Patten. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Ledge Falls
Ledge Falls lies 25 miles south of Patten in Penobscot County, number 18 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Patten. Its own nearest town is East Millinocket.
- Rating
- 3.8 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Medway, ME 04460
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Katahdin Stream Falls
Katahdin Stream Falls lies 27 miles west of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 19 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Patten. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Rating
- 5.0 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Pockwockamus Falls
Pockwockamus Falls lies 28 miles southwest of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 20 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Patten. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Rating
- 3.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Abol Falls
Abol Falls lies 28 miles southwest of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 21 of 30 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Patten. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Rating
- 4.6 (14 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
- Known for
- view
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Millinocket Falls
Millinocket Falls lies 28 miles northwest of Patten in Penobscot County, number 22 of 30 by distance.
- Address
- North Penobscot, ME 04765
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Debsconeag Falls
Debsconeag Falls lies 28 miles southwest of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 23 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Patten. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Ambajejus Falls
Ambajejus Falls lies 28 miles southwest of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 24 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Address
- Piscataquis County, ME (GPS 45.7364, -68.8989)
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Ledge Falls
Ledge Falls lies 29 miles southeast of Patten in Aroostook County, number 25 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Hodgdon.
- Address
- Aroostook County, ME (GPS 45.7573, -67.9581)
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Passamagamet Falls
Passamagamet Falls lies 29 miles southwest of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 26 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Patten. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Rating
- 3.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Grand Falls
Grand Falls lies 29 miles southwest of Patten in Penobscot County, number 27 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Address
- North Penobscot, ME 04462
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Ledge Falls
Ledge Falls lies 30 miles west of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 28 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Patten. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Rating
- 4.8 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
- Known for
- fun
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Big Niagara Falls
Big Niagara Falls lies 30 miles west of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 29 of 30 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Patten. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Rating
- 4.9 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462
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Little Niagara Falls
Little Niagara Falls lies 30 miles west of Patten in Piscataquis County, number 30 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Millinocket.
- Address
- Piscataquis County, ME (GPS 45.8723, -69.0398)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Patten sits in or near the North Woods and Moosehead Highlands area of Maine. This is the largest and wildest waterfall region in New England, spanning the Moosehead Lake area, Baxter State Park country and the commercial forests that surround them. Many falls lie on slate and granite bedrock in remote valleys reached by logging roads or long hikes. Little Wilson Falls in Piscataquis County drops into a slate gorge along the Appalachian Trail, and Houston Brook Falls in Somerset County is a well-loved short hike. Near Patten in Penobscot County, Shin Falls is a quieter stop near Shin Pond. Numbers alone tell the story here: these three counties hold more than 50 of the state's falls. Read the Maine waterfall guide.
By direction from Patten: 14 to the west, 7 to the southwest, 4 to the northeast, 3 to the northwest, 2 to the south, and 1 to the southeast. They are spread across Piscataquis County (15), Penobscot County (11), and Aroostook County (5). The average distance is 21.6 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Patten
Warren Falls (9.5 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Patten
Stair Falls (10 mi), Gilman Falls (12 mi), Whetstone Falls (12 mi), Lower Falls (13 mi), Shin Falls (13 mi), Upper Falls (13 mi), Bowlin Falls (14 mi), Sawtelle Falls (15 mi), Orin Falls (15 mi), Stair Falls (17 mi), Norway Falls (19 mi), Grindstone Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Patten
Grand Falls (20 mi), Ledge Falls (21 mi), Green Falls (25 mi), Katahdin Falls (25 mi), Ledge Falls (25 mi), Katahdin Stream Falls (27 mi), Pockwockamus Falls (28 mi), Abol Falls (28 mi), Millinocket Falls (28 mi), Debsconeag Falls (28 mi), Ambajejus Falls (28 mi), Ledge Falls (29 mi), Passamagamet Falls (29 mi), Grand Falls (29 mi), Ledge Falls (30 mi), Big Niagara Falls (30 mi), Little Niagara Falls (30 mi), Nesowadnehunk Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Patten: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Patten, ME?
31 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Patten: 1 within 10 miles, 12 10 to 20 miles, 18 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Patten?
Warren Falls in Aroostook County is the closest, about 9.5 miles northeast of Patten.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Patten?
Katahdin Stream Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 12 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Shin Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Patten in?
Piscataquis County (15), Penobscot County (11), and Aroostook County (5).
How does Patten compare with other Maine towns?
Patten ranks 1st of the 37 Maine towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.