So now that my best friend is back in Maine where she belongs, we took a few days off to do some things we hadn't done in a while. This was her first trip back to South Branch Pond in about 8 years, so we took a hike up Howe Brook to the falls. I think we missed peak foliage time by about a week, but that's always the case for me. lol The leaves were still bright in color, though, and we got some nice pictures. The hike is about 6 miles round trip - 2.5 miles to the lower pools and falls, and 6 miles round trip to the upper falls. If you have kids with you, then I recommend only going to the lower falls because when you get above them the terrain gets a bit more rugged. Hope you guys like the pictures!
South Branch Pond
North Traveler from the shore of South Branch
Falls at Howe Brook
Trail around the pond
Trail sign at the mouth of Howe Brook Trail.
