AGASSIZ BASIN
Beside Rt. 112, E. of Jct. Rts. 112 & 118. Small but
beautiful 10 foot waterfall, also called Indian Leap.
LOWER AMMONOOSUC FALLS
On old Cherry Mountain Road, off Rt. 302 between Twin
Mountain and Fabyans. Take an immediate left (before
railroad tracks) and park in the area at the end of this
paved road. Walk down the dirt road at the end of the
parking lot (about a .1 mile hike).
UPPER AMMONOOSUC FALLS
On old Cherry Mountain Road, off Rt. 302 between Cog RR and
Fabyans. Take an immediate left (before railroad tracks) and
park in the area at the end of this paved road. Walk down
the dirt road at the end of the parking lot (about a .1 mile
hike).
ARETHUSA FALLS
1½ mile path south of Willey House site off Rt. 302 in
Crawford Notch. Approx. 200 ft. high. Arethusa may be your
destination, but Bemis Brook and Coliseum Falls are a bonus:
these two are along the way to Arethusa. They are an easy .5
mile hike in, while Arethusa is 1.3 miles in on a hike of
moderate difficulty. Arethusa is best viewed from below. Do
not try rock scrambling: the rocks are unsafe. If you wish
to swim, choose spots downstream.
AVALANCHE FALLS, LIBERTY GORGE CASCADE
& THE POOL
Near the Flume Gorge, Franconia Notch. The Flume Gorge may
be better known, but these cascades are well worth a visit.
The most dramatic of the three is 45 ft. Expect to make
an easy round trip hike of just over 2 miles, if you plan to
see all three.
BAKER RIVER
Northeast of Warren within view of Rt. 118.
THE BASIN, THE CASCADES, KINSMAN FALLS & ROCKY GLEN FALLS
Franconia Notch, north of the Flume. Called "The Old Man's
Foot Basin," the Basin may lack size, but makes up for it in
geological interest: it's said to have been formed during
the past 25,000 years. The Basin is .1 mile from the parking
lot. The Cascades (.2 mile along) make for a lovely picnic
or sunning spot. Kinsman Falls are .5 mile from the parking
lot, while Rocky Glen Falls, which some think is the
prettiest of all, is just over a mile from the starting
point.
BEAVER BROOK FALLS
On Rt. 145 between Colebrook & Stewartstown Hollow. 30 ft.
high. A wonderful spot for a picnic, a dip or a walk.
BRIDAL VEIL FALLS
Coppermine Trail off Rt. 116 near Easton. The 80 foot falls
are a 2.5 mile hike in. To truly appreciate the falls, view
them from both above and below.
CASCADE BROOK
Trail departs near the Finish Line restaurant by Snow's
Mountain ski lift, Waterville Valley. A relatively easy 1.2
mile hike takes you to the falls.
CRYSTAL CASCADE
.3 mile trail from Pinkham Notch Camp of AMC, off Rt. 16 in
Gorham. 80 ft. high, in two drops. An especially dramatic
falls. The last part of the path is somewhat steep, but
leads to an excellent view point.
DIANA'S BATHS
.5 mile from the turnoff to Cathedral Ledge on West Side
Rd., Bartlett. 200 yards of granite terraces. An easy .5
mile walk in takes you to cascading falls, waterspouts and
granite basins along Lucy Brook.
DIXVILLE FLUME & HUNTINGDON CASCADES
East of Dixville Notch. There are picnic areas near these
two falls, which are located on either side of Rt. 26.
FALLING WATERS TRAIL
Opposite Lafayette Campground in Franconia Notch. A favorite
hike, 1.4 miles one way, that takes you to Walker Cascade,
20 ft. Stairs Falls, 60 ft. Swiftwater Falls and 80 ft.
Cloudland Falls.
FLUME GORGE
Beside Rt. 3 in Franconia Notch, 5 mi. north of Lincoln.
Part of Franconia Notch State Park; a fee is charged. Your
tour through this 800 foot chasm takes you on boardwalks
through covered bridges, past waterfalls and views. Don't
miss the free 15 minute movie at the Flume Visitor Center.
GLEN ELLIS FALLS
Turn off .7 mile south of Pinkham Notch on Rt. 16; use the
parking area for the Glen Bolder and Wildcat Ridge trails. A
pedestrian tunnel take you to the other side of the highway
where you turn right and walk .2 mile to the falls. 65 ft.
high, for the most dramatic view, follow the footpath down
steep stone steps.
JACKSON FALLS
Beside Carter Notch Road, off Rt. 16A near the center of
Jackson Village. Very accessible, these roadside falls are
popular for swimming, picnics, sunbathing - even weddings.
The falls are created by the rushing waters of the Wildcat
River, the first federally designated "Wild and Scenic
River" in New Hampshire.
PARADISE FALLS AT LOST RIVER
Kinsman Notch, 7 miles west of North Woodstock on Rt. 112
Admission is charged. The 35 ft. Paradise Falls are just one
of the highlights of your self-guided tour through this
popular attraction. You tour on boardwalks, following the
river as it appears and disappears. There are caves to
explore (all of which can be bypassed), a nature garden and
geological displays.
LOWER FALLS, ROCKY GORGE & SABBADAY FALLS
On the Kancamagus Highway. Lower Falls is 7 miles west of
Conway, while Rocky Gorge is 2 miles further on and requires
a .1 mile Con way walk in. Lower Falls is right on the
Kancamagus, and is a busy spot on hot summer days. It has
pools, small sandy beaches, picnic tables, parking and
changing rooms. Rocky gorge has picnic tables, drinking
water and parking; swimming prohibited in the Gorge, but you
can take a dip in the pools above the falls. Sabbaday Falls
is located 3.5 miles west of where Bear Notch Road joins the
Kancamagus. You can't swim here, but the 25 ft. falls'
beauty is well worth the easy .3 mile hike in.
NANCY CASCADE
The Nancy Pond Trail starts off Rt. 302, south of Crawford
Notch. The 2.4 mile hike in, which is of moderate
difficulty, brings you to a series of lovely cascades that
are shady and cool. The total drop is thought to be about
400 ft.
RIPLEY FALLS & KENDRON FLUME
At the Willey House Historic Site on Rt. 302, Crawford
Notch. Take the Arethusa-Ripley Falls tail; about half a
mile in the trail turns left to reach 100 foot high Ripley
Falls. There are swimming holes at the top of the falls and
pools upstream, but don't clamber over the face of the falls
itself as it is slippery. To reach Kendron Flume, take the
trail which begins near the gift shop.
SILVER & FLUME CASCADE; BEECHER CASCADES & PEAL CASCADE;
GIBB FALLS
North of Rt. 302 in Crawford Notch. Flume and Silver
Cascades can be seen from your car window, but to really
appreciate them, take a closer look. Two large lots provide
ample parking. To reach Beecher and Pearl Cascades, park
behind the Crawford Depot (further west on Rt. 302) and make
the easy .4 mile hike in beginning on the Avalon Trail, then
following signs. If you'd like to see a fifth falls, head up
Crawford Path to 35 ft. Gibb Falls, which begins across Rt.
302 from Crawford Depot for a .4 mile hike.
SWIFTWATER
Two miles east of junction of Rts. 112 & 302 in Bath. With a
covered bridge in the background, it's an excellent spot for
a cooling dip on a hot summers day.
THOMPSON'S FALLS
These are actually a series of falls along Thompson Brook at
Wildcat Ski Area, Rt. 16 Pinkham Notch. To reach the falls,
take the Way of the Wildcat Nature Trail from the ski area's
parking lot; at the far end of the trail's loop, you'll find
the path to the falls. Stay on the east side of the brook
when you cross the service road which leads to parking lot
C. It's an easy .7 mile trek to the falls. If you follow the
path to the right on the first waterfall, across the ledges
to the north side of the brook and continue on to a high
ledge, you'll discover fabulous views of Mt. Washington.
