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Angel Falls
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Angel Falls, in Maine
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Location Franklin County, Maine, U.S.
Type Horsetail
Total height 27m (90 ft)
Number of drops 1
Longest drop 27m (90 ft)

Angel Falls is a beautiful 90-foot (27 m) waterfall located in Franklin County, Maine, Maine. It's found on Mountain Brook in an area called Township D, which is northwest of Houghton. This stunning waterfall is part of the White Mountains range.

Angel Falls is famous for its amazing views. The water plunges down in several steps, reaching a total height of 90 feet. The tall cliffs around the waterfall are about 115 feet high, making the whole area look very dramatic.

The water for Angel Falls flows out of a 25-foot-wide gap (7.6 m) in the cliff. For a long time, many people believed that Angel Falls was the tallest waterfall in Maine, or at least tied with Moxie Falls. However, this isn't true. Another waterfall in Maine, called Katahdin Falls, is actually much taller, reaching about 710 feet (220 m)!

Angel Falls got its name because of a special sight. When the water flows in a certain way, it looks like the shape of an angel. This makes the waterfall even more unique and magical to visit.

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