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Orris Falls Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 131 Google reviews · Running trail in South Berwick, Maine · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Orris Falls Conservation Area'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.
Hiking area, featuring a dramatic boulder, a waterfall and wooded trails.
What runners say about Orris Falls Conservation Area
“While walking, I did find a trail head with more parking (not sure where yet) These are some of the most beautiful and well marked trails I have ever seen.”
“While walking, I did find a trail head with more parking (not sure where yet) These are some of the most beautiful and well marked trails I have ever seen.”
“Peaceful, so pretty, some gentle ups and downs.”
“It is an easy hike with plenty of trails to explore.”
So, this is just a trailhead with connectors to multiple trails. There is parking for one or two cars at this entrance. While walking, I did find a trail head with more parking (not sure where yet) These are some of the most beautiful and well marked trails I have ever seen.
Park at the lot on Emery Bridge Road. 1 mile to the falls, trail is well marked. Views from Big Bump aren't the best, but still a great set of walking trails.
Really gorgeous there today. Bring bug spray. It's true some trails are really poorly marked but we had cell signal throughout our 2-hour visit and it wasn't difficult to find our way around even the questionable paths. We went to the falls, then the rock, then the bump.
I love this trail so much. There is a beautiful view and benches on it as well. Went a few days ago and it was the perfect temperature around 50. There was still a little snow and ice but not very much. I would highly recommend!
Trail conditions & character
“While walking, I did find a trail head with more parking (not sure where yet) These are some of the most beautiful and well marked trails I have ever seen.”
“The parking is difficult as there aren't many options and it's in a residential area so there isn't a parking lot.”
“Peaceful, so pretty, some gentle ups and downs.”
“While walking, I did find a trail head with more parking (not sure where yet) These are some of the most beautiful and well marked trails I have ever seen.”
“Note, the ‘falls’ view is from a higher elevation trail, not at water level.”
Plan your run at Orris Falls Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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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