We started out for Harbor Brook ( at Acadia) even though I was not looking forward to the drive. As we neared Ellsworth (about half way time wise) I saw a road that I thought went to Mariaville Falls. We hadn't been there in some tome and never from this direction but it would be a shorter drive and a change... Turned out I was wrong about the road and after stopping for directions we finally found the preserve.
As elsewhere, the water in the river was low
Not a lot of water
A bit more
The falls are of the step variety and not at all impressive with the low water.
A wildflower I had not seen before
A little more water where the river takes a bend
Another view of the river looking south
One last dip before the car
A pleasant small hike - a little over an hour - and Kelley did well except for one set of steps where she had to be helped. They have done a lot of work on the trail and it is easier to walk except for Kelley, those steps. She first tried to find a way around but couldn't and had to accept my help.
As elsewhere, the water in the river was low
Not a lot of water
A bit more
The falls are of the step variety and not at all impressive with the low water.
A wildflower I had not seen before
A little more water where the river takes a bend
Another view of the river looking south
One last dip before the car
A pleasant small hike - a little over an hour - and Kelley did well except for one set of steps where she had to be helped. They have done a lot of work on the trail and it is easier to walk except for Kelley, those steps. She first tried to find a way around but couldn't and had to accept my help.
Poor Kelley - she gives it her all.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim- she does
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