Top 10 Waterfalls in New Hampshire, United States

June 29, 2021 Margarita Chappel

If you are looking for diversity, you will certainly find it in New Hampshire. From lakes to beaches, waterfalls to woods and mountains to sea coast, the state has huge potential for outdoor vacations, including downhill or cross-country skiing in winter. With no less than seventy-five state parks that offer natural areas, hiking trails, beaches and historic sites, New Hampshire caters for a variety of tastes. Crawford Notch State Park in Harts Location has picturesque waterfalls, wonderful mountain views and opportunities for viewing wildlife. You can go hiking and fishing there as well as pay a visit to the historic Willey House. Monadnock State Park, unlike some other state parks, is open all year round for hiking. Want to go swimming? You will find five state park beaches along the coast of New Hampshire, such as Wallis Sands with its view of the rocky Isles of Shoals. On North Hampton State Beach and Jenness Beach you can have a picnic as well as a swim. When you've finally had your fill of fresh air, head for the Museum of New Hampshire History in Concord with exhibits focusing on heritage and traditions; children should enjoy them just as much as adults.
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1. Glen Ellis Falls

Jackson, NH
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 343 reviews

Glen Ellis Falls

Reviewed By TNKaz

When we visited in October, 64 ft high Glen Ellis Falls was quite impressive with a great amount of water flow. The Falls are reached by just a very short walk (0.3-mile) from the parking lot. There is a pit toilet available near the parking area. You start the walk by going through a tunnel which goes under NH Route 16. Over 100 stone steps will lead you down to the base of the falls for the best viewing of the entire falls. When we visited, these stone steps were still wet from a rain the night before, so we had to use extra caution. The round trip walk took us 20 minutes. The location and description of the walk to this Falls was listed in the book, “AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountain's” which we purchased prior to our trip. The book mentions that this is a very popular walk, so we are glad that we visited early in the morning. At that time of day it was not crowded at all. We were told by the White Mountains Visitor Center to display our Senior National Park Pass so that it could be seen through our car window. Otherwise, in the parking lots, there is usually a box for a fee for day use of White Mountains National Forest areas.

2. Cascade Falls

96 Main St Behind Truant's Tavern, Woodstock, NH 03262-2303
Excellent
78%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Cascade Falls

3. Pollard Mills Falls

Newport, NH http://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/nh-pollardsmills.html
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Pollard Mills Falls

4. Flume Gorge

852 Daniel Webster Highway, Franconia, NH 03251 +1 603-745-8391 http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/park-sites/flume-gorge
Excellent
70%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,644 reviews

Flume Gorge

Flume Gorge trail is temporarily closed for hiking until May 10, 2019 An 800-foot gorge that extends from the base of Mount Liberty. It is open from May 8 - October 25.

Reviewed By ddaltamura - Stamford, United States

5 of us did the flume gorge hike which includes the "pool", "avalanche falls", "liberty gorge" and "flume gorge" all along about a 2 or 2.5 mile hike. You can take a bus to bypass parts of it on the way up. It's a lot of uphill walking and the flume gorge part has a lot up stairs going up. The sights are really magnificent and worth seeing.

5. Avalanche Falls

852 Daniel Webster Hwy, Franconia, NH +1 603-745-8391 http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/flume-gorge.aspx
Excellent
49%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Avalanche Falls

A 45-foot drop in Flume Gorge.

6. Sabbaday Falls

Conway, NH http://www.nhtourguide.com/waterfalls/sabbaday_falls.htm
Excellent
63%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 258 reviews

Sabbaday Falls

This hiking area is perfect for beginners to enjoy marvels of nature.

Reviewed By 724miac - Nahant, United States

I come here when visiting the area as often as possible (over the past 40 years) and love to take visitors here. It's an easy hike, a well-maintained trail, and a beautiful waterfall. I never tire of taking pictures here. It is uphill of course and much of the path is gravel.

7. Bebe River Falls

Campton, NH
Excellent
80%
Good
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Satisfactory
20%
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Bebe River Falls

Reviewed By cherrypieuk

Hear the water roar after rainfall or snow melt, you can really feel the power of it, on more gentle hot days nice to take your shoes off and have a paddle

8. Dixville Flume

Route 26, Dixville, NH 03576
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Dixville Flume

9. Upper Ammonoosuc Falls

Base Station Road, Jefferson, NH 03583
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Upper Ammonoosuc Falls

10. Echo Lake State Park

Off U.S 302, Conway, NH
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 180 reviews

Echo Lake State Park

Reviewed By debbrapilgrim - Cleveland, United States

After a short easy hike, the woods open up to a serene lake with a beach, picnic tables and grills. The Lake is surrounded by views of limestone and granite mountains. The hiking trail through the woods around the lake is flat, easy and peaceful. There are campsites along the way but we encountered very few hikers. It was a peaceful enjoyable hike.

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