Let The Water Fall!
Enjoying the cascades of New Hampshire
Waterfalls, flumes, and cascades are the ideal place to take the family, or have
a romantic moment with a loved one. And no where in New England are
waterfalls so abundant and accessible for viewing and enjoying than in New
Hampshire. An important note: while there is no admission to see the falls,
you will be required to pay $3.00 for a one-day or $5.00 for up to 7-day pass to
park at any of the White Mountain National Forest parking areas. These passes
are available at any area Ranger Station, and at a variety of places throughout
Mt. Washington Valley.
Sabbaday Falls: There are three drops in the falls, pretty pools and a pothole
formed by the swirling waters and sand. You can’t swim here, but it‘s a great
spot for picnics. Directions: Take the Kancamagus Hwy from Conway. The
Sabbaday Falls Picnic Area is about 3.5 miles west of where Bear Notch Road
joins the Kanc. The falls are a short 0.33 mile hike in.
Glen Ellis Falls: The Ellis River plunges 64 feet to the basin below in a torrent
of white water here. Make sure to stop and read the signs that describe the
geology and history of the area. Directions: The turn-off to the falls is 0.7 miles
south of Pinkham Notch on Route 16. This is also the parking area for the Glen
Boulder and Wildcat Ridge Trails. A tunnel takes you to the other side of the
highway where you turn right to reach the falls. It’s a relatively easy 0.2 mile
walk to the falls.
Crystal Cascade: This is a two-tiered spectacular fall, with a dramatic 60’ wall
of water, followed by a 20’ plunge, ending with the river making a 90 degree
turn at the bottom. Directions: Park at the AMC Pinkham Notch Camp and
take the path on the left of the Trading Post – the Tuckerman Ravine Trail. The
falls are a 0.3 mile walk up.
Thompson Falls: This is actually a series of falls along Thompson Brook at
Wildcat Ski Area. The views to Mt. Washington from the highest ledge are
worth the trip! Directions: Take Route 16 to Wildcat Ski Area. To reach the
falls, take the “Way of Wildcat” Nature Trail from the ski area’s parking lot.
At the far end of the trail loop, you’ll find the path to the falls. It’s a 0.7 mile
easy trek to the falls.
Arethusa Falls: Measuring in at about 176 feet, these are the highest single
falls in New Hampshire. A bonus here is Bemis Brook Falls, Fawn Pool and
Coliseum Falls can all be visited at the same time. Directions: Take Route 302
toward Bretton Woods and look for Crawford Notch State Park entrance. Turn
onto a paved road just beyond the park and park on the short side road below
the railroad tracks. The trail starts to the left of the private road above the RR
tracks and it’s about 1.3 miles to the falls (2 miles if you take the trail to Bemis
Brook Falls, Coliseum Falls & Fawn Pool).
Flume Cascade & Silver Cascade: These falls are easily viewable from the car,
but you can get close for a better look. Directions: On Route 302, just below
Crawford Notch Depot.
Ripley Falls & Kendron Flume: An easy hike with swimming holes at the top
of the falls and pools upstream. It’s not safe, however, to climb the face of the
falls. Directions: The Arethusa-Ripley Falls trail is off Route 302 at the old
Wiley House station.
Jackson Falls: These are one of the popular watering holes for locals on a hot
summer day. Easily accessible, they offer wonderful pools and small falls to
cool off under. A few picnic tables nearby offer the perfect spot for a picnic
lunch, dinner or cocktail. Directions: Take Carter Notch Road about 3/10 mile
from Route 16A in Jackson.
Diana’s Baths: On a full moon night, this is one of the most romantic places in
the world. The water supply for the area is located above this, so no access is
allowed above, but this series of small falls, and pools offers the perfect place
to cool off. You’ll hike about ½ mile in, following a well-marked trail to find
them. Directions: Access the trailhead from west Side Rd., about ½ mile
beyond the point where West Side Road turns toward Conway.
For more information on visiting Mt. Washington Valley, call 1-800-367-3364
and request a free Tips and Tours guidebook or visit
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org
Enjoying the cascades of New Hampshire
Waterfalls, flumes, and cascades are the ideal place to take the family, or have
a romantic moment with a loved one. And no where in New England are
waterfalls so abundant and accessible for viewing and enjoying than in New
Hampshire. An important note: while there is no admission to see the falls,
you will be required to pay $3.00 for a one-day or $5.00 for up to 7-day pass to
park at any of the White Mountain National Forest parking areas. These passes
are available at any area Ranger Station, and at a variety of places throughout
Mt. Washington Valley.
Sabbaday Falls: There are three drops in the falls, pretty pools and a pothole
formed by the swirling waters and sand. You can’t swim here, but it‘s a great
spot for picnics. Directions: Take the Kancamagus Hwy from Conway. The
Sabbaday Falls Picnic Area is about 3.5 miles west of where Bear Notch Road
joins the Kanc. The falls are a short 0.33 mile hike in.
Glen Ellis Falls: The Ellis River plunges 64 feet to the basin below in a torrent
of white water here. Make sure to stop and read the signs that describe the
geology and history of the area. Directions: The turn-off to the falls is 0.7 miles
south of Pinkham Notch on Route 16. This is also the parking area for the Glen
Boulder and Wildcat Ridge Trails. A tunnel takes you to the other side of the
highway where you turn right to reach the falls. It’s a relatively easy 0.2 mile
walk to the falls.
Crystal Cascade: This is a two-tiered spectacular fall, with a dramatic 60’ wall
of water, followed by a 20’ plunge, ending with the river making a 90 degree
turn at the bottom. Directions: Park at the AMC Pinkham Notch Camp and
take the path on the left of the Trading Post – the Tuckerman Ravine Trail. The
falls are a 0.3 mile walk up.
Thompson Falls: This is actually a series of falls along Thompson Brook at
Wildcat Ski Area. The views to Mt. Washington from the highest ledge are
worth the trip! Directions: Take Route 16 to Wildcat Ski Area. To reach the
falls, take the “Way of Wildcat” Nature Trail from the ski area’s parking lot.
At the far end of the trail loop, you’ll find the path to the falls. It’s a 0.7 mile
easy trek to the falls.
Arethusa Falls: Measuring in at about 176 feet, these are the highest single
falls in New Hampshire. A bonus here is Bemis Brook Falls, Fawn Pool and
Coliseum Falls can all be visited at the same time. Directions: Take Route 302
toward Bretton Woods and look for Crawford Notch State Park entrance. Turn
onto a paved road just beyond the park and park on the short side road below
the railroad tracks. The trail starts to the left of the private road above the RR
tracks and it’s about 1.3 miles to the falls (2 miles if you take the trail to Bemis
Brook Falls, Coliseum Falls & Fawn Pool).
Flume Cascade & Silver Cascade: These falls are easily viewable from the car,
but you can get close for a better look. Directions: On Route 302, just below
Crawford Notch Depot.
Ripley Falls & Kendron Flume: An easy hike with swimming holes at the top
of the falls and pools upstream. It’s not safe, however, to climb the face of the
falls. Directions: The Arethusa-Ripley Falls trail is off Route 302 at the old
Wiley House station.
Jackson Falls: These are one of the popular watering holes for locals on a hot
summer day. Easily accessible, they offer wonderful pools and small falls to
cool off under. A few picnic tables nearby offer the perfect spot for a picnic
lunch, dinner or cocktail. Directions: Take Carter Notch Road about 3/10 mile
from Route 16A in Jackson.
Diana’s Baths: On a full moon night, this is one of the most romantic places in
the world. The water supply for the area is located above this, so no access is
allowed above, but this series of small falls, and pools offers the perfect place
to cool off. You’ll hike about ½ mile in, following a well-marked trail to find
them. Directions: Access the trailhead from west Side Rd., about ½ mile
beyond the point where West Side Road turns toward Conway.
For more information on visiting Mt. Washington Valley, call 1-800-367-3364
and request a free Tips and Tours guidebook or visit
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org
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