New England Waterfalls
There are more than 40 documented waterfalls in New Hampshire and these 10
are considered the best because of their tremendous drops, beautiful scenery,
or easy access. The best time to visit New Hampshire's waterfalls is during the
spring thaw when the ice melts and the water rushes fast and strong.
Swimming is prohibited in State and National
Parks, but some secluded waterfalls are perfect for swimming and wading in the
late summer months when the water warms up a bit.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Appalachia
Waterfalls Located in Hart's Location, this waterfall is believe to be the
tallest single drop in New England. The exact height is estimated to be 160
feet. A well-marked trail is a 1.6 mile uphill hike to the falls. This
waterfall is not powerful, but is treasured for its beauty.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Beaver Brook Falls
Located in Colebrook, only a few miles from the Canadian border. The dribbling
fall is about 50 feet tall. The Beaver Brook Falls Scenic Area is a small state
park with picnic tables and restrooms.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Crystal Cascade
Located in Sargents Purchase, near the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. A
quarter-mile, slightly inclined marked trail leads to the waterfall. The upper
fall is about 70 feet and the lower is 30 feet. The falls are separated by a
shallow pool.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Diana's Baths
Located in Bartlett, this fall is well known for its swimming holes, cascades,
and slides. There is one 20 foot plunge, but most falls are much smaller.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Falls on the Falling
Waters Trail Located in Lincoln and Franconia. There are three major
waterfalls along the Falling Waters hiking trail. The falls are 20, 60, and 80
feet tall with Cloudland Falls being the tallest. The popularity of this trail
as a tourist attraction makes it difficult to enjoy the tranquility of the
falls.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Falls on the Flume Pool **
Loop Located in Lincoln, this area is one of the most popular waterfall
excursions in New England. The trail is a two mile loop with waterfalls,
slides, covered brides, and a deep swimming pool. Unfortunately, swimming is
prohibited in the 40 foot deep pool. The tallest fall is the 70 foot Liberty
Gore Cascade. This is an excellent place to visit for photography and
sight-seeing, but because of the strict rules, it is not possible to interact
with nature.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Glen Ellis Falls
Located in Jackson and part of the White Mountain National Forest, this
waterfall is off-limits to swimmers. The 64 foot fall has a deep pool below.
This is one of the easiest waterfalls to access in New Hampshire with steps
leading down 100 feet to the pool.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Nancy Cascades
Located in Livermore, the cascading falls have a 300 foot total drop. With over
two miles of uphill hiking to reach the lower falls and almost three miles to
reach the upper falls, it is well-worth the hike to enjoy the tranquility of
the secluded falls and swimming pools.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Sabbaday Falls
Located in Waterville Valley, this fall has two plunges, a punchbowl, and a
majestic circular pool. The punchbowl is a 5 foot drop into the pool, then
there is a 22 foot drop, followed by an 8 foot drop. There is no swimming
allowed, but with the many attractions nearby allow a full day of hiking and
sight-seeing.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Zealand Falls
Located in Bethlehem, near a popular hiking facility. This waterfall has a 25
foot total drop and a small wading pool where swimming is permitted. While the
waterfall itself is not very impressive, the nearby marshland, pond, scenic
hikes, and overnight huts make this an excellent place to spend a day or
two.
are considered the best because of their tremendous drops, beautiful scenery,
or easy access. The best time to visit New Hampshire's waterfalls is during the
spring thaw when the ice melts and the water rushes fast and strong.
Swimming is prohibited in State and National
Parks, but some secluded waterfalls are perfect for swimming and wading in the
late summer months when the water warms up a bit.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Appalachia
Waterfalls Located in Hart's Location, this waterfall is believe to be the
tallest single drop in New England. The exact height is estimated to be 160
feet. A well-marked trail is a 1.6 mile uphill hike to the falls. This
waterfall is not powerful, but is treasured for its beauty.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Beaver Brook Falls
Located in Colebrook, only a few miles from the Canadian border. The dribbling
fall is about 50 feet tall. The Beaver Brook Falls Scenic Area is a small state
park with picnic tables and restrooms.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Crystal Cascade
Located in Sargents Purchase, near the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. A
quarter-mile, slightly inclined marked trail leads to the waterfall. The upper
fall is about 70 feet and the lower is 30 feet. The falls are separated by a
shallow pool.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Diana's Baths
Located in Bartlett, this fall is well known for its swimming holes, cascades,
and slides. There is one 20 foot plunge, but most falls are much smaller.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Falls on the Falling
Waters Trail Located in Lincoln and Franconia. There are three major
waterfalls along the Falling Waters hiking trail. The falls are 20, 60, and 80
feet tall with Cloudland Falls being the tallest. The popularity of this trail
as a tourist attraction makes it difficult to enjoy the tranquility of the
falls.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Falls on the Flume Pool **
Loop Located in Lincoln, this area is one of the most popular waterfall
excursions in New England. The trail is a two mile loop with waterfalls,
slides, covered brides, and a deep swimming pool. Unfortunately, swimming is
prohibited in the 40 foot deep pool. The tallest fall is the 70 foot Liberty
Gore Cascade. This is an excellent place to visit for photography and
sight-seeing, but because of the strict rules, it is not possible to interact
with nature.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Glen Ellis Falls
Located in Jackson and part of the White Mountain National Forest, this
waterfall is off-limits to swimmers. The 64 foot fall has a deep pool below.
This is one of the easiest waterfalls to access in New Hampshire with steps
leading down 100 feet to the pool.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Nancy Cascades
Located in Livermore, the cascading falls have a 300 foot total drop. With over
two miles of uphill hiking to reach the lower falls and almost three miles to
reach the upper falls, it is well-worth the hike to enjoy the tranquility of
the secluded falls and swimming pools.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Sabbaday Falls
Located in Waterville Valley, this fall has two plunges, a punchbowl, and a
majestic circular pool. The punchbowl is a 5 foot drop into the pool, then
there is a 22 foot drop, followed by an 8 foot drop. There is no swimming
allowed, but with the many attractions nearby allow a full day of hiking and
sight-seeing.
Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire
Zealand Falls
Located in Bethlehem, near a popular hiking facility. This waterfall has a 25
foot total drop and a small wading pool where swimming is permitted. While the
waterfall itself is not very impressive, the nearby marshland, pond, scenic
hikes, and overnight huts make this an excellent place to spend a day or
two.
