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Jewell Falls - Rowe Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in Portland, Maine · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 100 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Jewell Falls - Rowe Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Short and long woodland trails with maps of the area, leading to a waterfall.
What runners say about Jewell Falls - Rowe Trailhead
“👤 Human Behavior: Acceptable My human walked slowly, muttering things like “wow” and “beautiful,” which is correct.”
“Trail was well marked and pretty easy with some gradual increase and decrease in elevation.”
“It's dog friendly and easy for all ages.”
We took our dog here the other day and really enjoyed this network of trails! There are signs and maps at every intersection so navigating your choice of trails is very easy.
Great hike, beautiful waterfall. Recommend typing 1 Hillcrest Ave for parking. 5 or so spots there, and it’s right by the falls. Trails are marked easily, white blue and red. AllTrails app is great and has all of them on there.
Enchanting trail to a small but beautiful waterfall. I love the natural shade to keep the fair skinned from sunburning!
Great little network of trails with a hidden gem of a waterfall! I only did a small portion just to check out the fall, but there are a few choices if you want to come back frequently. There were some steeper parts, but generally very manageable. I got from the trailhead to the waterfalls in about 15 minutes.
Trail conditions & character
“Cool waterfall right in Portland, although the water could be cleaner - looked like there might’ve been runoff from the surrounding area”
“Numerous dogs were on the trail with their owners in as much as they were behaved they were not leashed, which I am not used to.”
“I got from the trailhead to the waterfalls in about 15 minutes.”
“Didn't know how quick the the soil corroded down to just roots.”
“We got all the way to the point when we could see the bridge, and we couldn't get up that hill.”
“Trail was well marked and pretty easy with some gradual increase and decrease in elevation.”
“Nice walk with inclines, declines, stairs and flat spots.”
“5 miles (if that) put to the falls which were great due to the rain we had the previous day.”
Plan your run at Jewell Falls - Rowe Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance100 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetrails.org
- Phone+1 207-775-2411
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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