This beautiful fan-shaped waterfall immediately makes you really feel that you have discovered something special. The length and altitude gain of the hike may have you wondering if this cascade will be worth it or not, but it absolutely is. The falls, which skip and slide down a steep rock face, are dazzling. Not only is the waterfall worth the effort, but nearby North and South Baldface arguably offer the most fascinating views in Evans Notch. A difficult but highly rewarding loop can be formed that combines both of these open summits with Eagle Cascade. With all these cool features, it is no wonder why this area is so well traveled. This is a definite must hike when you are in the area!

Cross the road from the parking area and walk 150 feet north up ME 113, where you will see the Baldface Circle Trail breaking into the woods on the left. Hike along the trail as it gradually climbs for 0.7 miles and you will come to an intersection of several trails. If you would like to visit Emerald Pool, the finest swimming hole in the area in our opinion, turn right and follow a spur trail 0.1 mile down to the pool. There is a miniature waterfall here as well. To continue to Eagle Cascade, continue straight onto the northern loop of the Baldface Circle Trail, heading towards Eagle Crag and North Baldface (a left would guide you along the southern end of the loop towards South Baldface). Continue for 0.7 miles further and you will come to a fork. The Bicknell Ridge Trail will head left and begin climbing towards North Baldface. You will want to take the right fork and stay on the Baldface Circle Trail. Continue hiking for 0.7 additional miles and you will reach a third junction. At this point, you are 2.1 miles from the trailhead. Take a left this time onto the Eagle Cascade Link Trail, This trail eventually reconnects with the Bicknell Ridge Trail above the cascade, but you do not need to go that far to reach the waterfall. After hiking about 0.25 mile along the Eagle Cascade Link Trail, the breathtaking cascade will be exposed through the trees. A short trail brings you closer to the falls.

Directions for this particular waterfall are not posted online. Please see directions in our published guidebook, New England Waterfalls: A Guide to More Than 400 Cascades And Waterfalls, or you can email us and we will happily provide them to you.

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