Waterfall hikes are pretty much the best hikes, especially for kids.

Seeing a waterfall, no matter how big or small, almost always brightens a hike. And it is even better when you can swim, or at least splash around in them!

Waterfall hikes are better than just parking in a parking lot to visit one for so many reasons. 1) You get to "earn it" and 2. There will likely be fewer people, so you can spread out anywhere through the waterfall to swim in solitude.

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Well, one waterfall in Maine is the perfect combination of it all: easy to get to, a waterfall hike, swimmable, and the best part about it is that it is "hidden."

Step Falls: Newry, Maine:

Step Falls in Newry, Maine, is an easy one-mile out-and-back trail.

The hike is perfect for kids, with minimal elevation gain, and the best part is the sliding/swimming through the waterfall.

Through various levels of the waterfall, you can bathe in a freshly flowing pool of water or slide down smooth rocks for a little rush of adrenaline.

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