For those who love nature, New Hampshire is the place to be! From coastal walks to scaling the tallest summits, there’s an activity to enjoy outside for all skill levels. Getting outside to appreciate the world around us doesn’t have to mean strapping on a pair of boots. While not all 25 in the area, head to these waterfalls in New Hampshire to maximize your time exploring the state.
- Alpine Falls, Gorham
Joshua Filke / Google Alpine Falls can be reached by hiking, but we love that there’s also an ATV trail leading directly to the falls. The drop here is about 60 feet and, while it might be smaller than others on the list, it looks magnificent from afar. The water will be flowing between May and October, so if you love an impressive view, check it out then. Gorham, NH 03581, USA
- Dixville Flume, Dixville
Management / TripAdvisor To find this waterfall, make your way to Dixville Notch State Park. While not as strong or as tall as the others, Dixville Flume is actually just one part of a waterfall network that includes three other drops in a small flume. Dixville Notch, NH 03576, USA
- 4Eagle Cascade, Beans Purchase
logicalrealist / Flickr This waterfall is great for those who appreciate exerting a little energy to see the beauty of New Hampshire. You’ll find it by hiking a 2.5-mile trail. When you see it, you’ll be glad you made the effort. Bean’s Purchase, NH, USA
- Emerald Pool Falls, Chatham
logicalrealist / Flickr This is a local favorite for swimming in the summer, but be prepared for some cold water. While the drop here is tiny, almost making it hard to call it a waterfall, you’ll have no regrets if you visit in the summer. Emerald Pool, Pinkham’s Grant, NH 03846, USA
- Garfield Falls, Pittsburg
Marjorie C. / TripAdvisor Fed by the East Branch of the Dead Diamond River, this waterfall has a 35-foot drop with shorter cascades beneath it. Continue to follow the water downstream and you’ll even enjoy some rapids. Garfield Falls, Pittsburg, NH 03592, USA
- Giant Falls, Shelburne
Martin McDonough / alltrails.com One of our favorite things about this waterfall is that the view is always different. The largest drop is about 80 feet and the flow of water will be strongest just after a rain or when the snow is melting in the spring. You can find it by hiking the Peabody Brook Trail. Giant Falls, Shelburne, NH 03581, USAGiant Falls, Shelburne
- Crystal Cascade, Pinkham Notch
jameswalters / Flickr With a main drop that’s more than 100 feet, it’s hard to believe that this waterfall is often overlooked. Take the Tuckerman’s Ravine Trail to check it out. AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, 361 NH-16, Gorham, NH 03581, USA
- Lower Ammonoosuc Falls, Carroll
alan48 / Flickr This beauty is fed by the Ammonoosuc River. While it doesn’t have a tremendous vertical drop, the flow over the rocks is lovely to listen to. You can find it by taking an easy-to-follow trail that’s shorter than a quarter-mile. Ammonoosuc Lower Falls Trailhead, Lower Falls Rd, Jefferson, NH 03583, USA
- Beaver Brook Falls, Colebrook
Ali West / Flickr Those who prefer not to leave the car will love that you can see these falls from the parking lot. The 80-foot drop is beautiful and will remind you exactly what a waterfall should be! Beaver Brook Falls, Colebrook, NH 03576, USA
- Basin Trail Cascades, Beans Purchase
John Roy / alltrails.com With a 20-foot drop, you might not be impressed by this waterfall after seeing some of the others. But in the summer the swimming hole beneath it is extra-fun. Bean’s Purchase, NH, USA
What are some of your favorite waterfalls in the state? Leave them in the comments so we can check them out!
Joshua Filke / Google
Alpine Falls can be reached by hiking, but we love that there’s also an ATV trail leading directly to the falls. The drop here is about 60 feet and, while it might be smaller than others on the list, it looks magnificent from afar. The water will be flowing between May and October, so if you love an impressive view, check it out then.
Gorham, NH 03581, USA
Management / TripAdvisor
To find this waterfall, make your way to Dixville Notch State Park. While not as strong or as tall as the others, Dixville Flume is actually just one part of a waterfall network that includes three other drops in a small flume.
Dixville Notch, NH 03576, USA
logicalrealist / Flickr
This waterfall is great for those who appreciate exerting a little energy to see the beauty of New Hampshire. You’ll find it by hiking a 2.5-mile trail. When you see it, you’ll be glad you made the effort.
Bean’s Purchase, NH, USA
This is a local favorite for swimming in the summer, but be prepared for some cold water. While the drop here is tiny, almost making it hard to call it a waterfall, you’ll have no regrets if you visit in the summer.
Emerald Pool, Pinkham’s Grant, NH 03846, USA
Marjorie C. / TripAdvisor
Fed by the East Branch of the Dead Diamond River, this waterfall has a 35-foot drop with shorter cascades beneath it. Continue to follow the water downstream and you’ll even enjoy some rapids.
Garfield Falls, Pittsburg, NH 03592, USA
Martin McDonough / alltrails.com
One of our favorite things about this waterfall is that the view is always different. The largest drop is about 80 feet and the flow of water will be strongest just after a rain or when the snow is melting in the spring. You can find it by hiking the Peabody Brook Trail.
Giant Falls, Shelburne, NH 03581, USAGiant Falls, Shelburne
jameswalters / Flickr
With a main drop that’s more than 100 feet, it’s hard to believe that this waterfall is often overlooked. Take the Tuckerman’s Ravine Trail to check it out.
AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, 361 NH-16, Gorham, NH 03581, USA
alan48 / Flickr
This beauty is fed by the Ammonoosuc River. While it doesn’t have a tremendous vertical drop, the flow over the rocks is lovely to listen to. You can find it by taking an easy-to-follow trail that’s shorter than a quarter-mile.
Ammonoosuc Lower Falls Trailhead, Lower Falls Rd, Jefferson, NH 03583, USA
Ali West / Flickr
Those who prefer not to leave the car will love that you can see these falls from the parking lot. The 80-foot drop is beautiful and will remind you exactly what a waterfall should be!
Beaver Brook Falls, Colebrook, NH 03576, USA
John Roy / alltrails.com
With a 20-foot drop, you might not be impressed by this waterfall after seeing some of the others. But in the summer the swimming hole beneath it is extra-fun.
There are lots of ways to get close to nature in New Hampshire without planning to see anything in particular. Enjoy this 56-mile drive to take in magical winter views in New Hampshire after a good snowfall.
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