You know that the White Mountains are packed with natural beauty including stunning waterfalls. But to find New Hampshire’s best gems, and most beautiful waterfalls, you have to know where to look. Luckily, we’ve done the leg work for you, compiling a New Hampshire waterfall map. This journey can be done quickly in a day or spread over a week’s vacation. It is under four hours of driving, but many of the waterfalls involve a short trek through the woods, so you’ll need some extra time. The trip starts and stops in Franconia Notch State Park, which is just off Interstate 93, making it an easily accessible point for natives and tourists alike. This trip will take you to nine amazing waterfalls that are gorgeous no matter what the season. So grab your hiking boots, pack some snacks, and prepare to be impressed. Here are your stops:
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- Franconia Notch State Park, Lincoln
Vince O’Sullivan/flicker Franconia Notch, Lincoln, NH 03580, USA
Royston Kane/ Flickr This park is full of waterfalls, including The Basin, which is simply stunning, any time of year. Read more about Franconia Notch State Park. Check out this video from Adventuring in the Moment to see The Basin when the water was raging in the spring:
Franconia Notch State Park, Flume Gorge, Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH 03251, USA
- Beecher and Pearl Cascades, Carol
Emma/ Flickr The trail to this 25-foot waterfall begins behind the Crawford Depot, an old train station that is directly next to the Appalachian Mountain Club. Read more about the Beecher and Pearl Cascades. Crawford Notch Station, Crawford Notch Rd, Carroll, NH 03598, USA
- Ammonoosuc Ravine, Sargent’s Purchase
Kernsandcairnes/flickr This 100-foot fall is gorgeous, but it is a hike – 2.3 miles to the falls. Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead, Base Station Rd, Jefferson, NH 03583, USA
- Arethusa Falls Hart’s Location
Robert Linsdell/flickr Next comes Arethusa Falls, the highest single-drop waterfall in New Hampshire. Read more about Arethusa Falls. Also, make sure to check out this epic winter hike video by Adventuring in the Moment:
Arethusa Falls Trail, Hart’s Location, NH 03812, USA
- Jackson Falls, Jackson
Mattia Panciroli/flickr After hikes to the previous falls, Jackson falls is a welcome break – the waterfalls are nearly roadside. Read more about Jackson Falls. Jackson Falls, Jackson, NH 03846, USA
- Glen Ellis Falls, Jackson
Courtsey of Sarah Dodge At 65 feet, Glen Ellis Falls is breathtakingly beautiful, and only a 10-minute walk from the road. Read more about Glen Ellis Falls. Then check out this video of the falls by Adventuring in the Moment:
Glen Ellis Falls, Jackson, NH 03846, USA
- Diana’s Baths, Bartlett
Sean Munson/flickr Diana’s Baths are a series of small waterfalls that combine to make a beautiful spot. Read more about Diana’s Baths. Check out this video of Diana’s Baths during the early spring by Adventuring in the Moment:
Dianas Baths, Bartlett, NH 03812, USA
- Lower Falls, Albany
Rob Weir/flickr The waterfalls along the Swift River are one of the most popular spots on the Kancamagus Highway – for good reason! This also begins the portion of your trip along the breathtaking Kancamagus highway, which will weave you over the top of New Hampshire’s mountains. Read more about Lower Falls. Lower Falls, Albany, NH, USA
- Sabbaday Falls
Dan Mitler/flickr End your drive with an easy, wheelchair-accessible walk to Sabbaday falls. Read more about Sabbaday Falls. The Kancamangus Highway is filled with beautiful spots like Sabbaday Falls so check out this video of the drive and a couple of stops by Adventuring in the Moment:
Sabbaday Falls, Waterville Valley, NH 03259, USA
When you come to the end of your drive, you can spend time in the beautiful town of Lincoln, or jump on Interstate 93 to bring you home. Just don’t forget the handy New Hampshire waterfall map we gave you and have a blast enjoying some of our state’s natural wonders.
Google Maps
Vince O’Sullivan/flicker
Franconia Notch, Lincoln, NH 03580, USA
Royston Kane/ Flickr
This park is full of waterfalls, including The Basin, which is simply stunning, any time of year. Read more about Franconia Notch State Park. Check out this video from Adventuring in the Moment to see The Basin when the water was raging in the spring:
Franconia Notch State Park, Flume Gorge, Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH 03251, USA
Emma/ Flickr
The trail to this 25-foot waterfall begins behind the Crawford Depot, an old train station that is directly next to the Appalachian Mountain Club. Read more about the Beecher and Pearl Cascades.
Crawford Notch Station, Crawford Notch Rd, Carroll, NH 03598, USA
Kernsandcairnes/flickr
This 100-foot fall is gorgeous, but it is a hike – 2.3 miles to the falls.
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead, Base Station Rd, Jefferson, NH 03583, USA
Robert Linsdell/flickr
Next comes Arethusa Falls, the highest single-drop waterfall in New Hampshire. Read more about Arethusa Falls. Also, make sure to check out this epic winter hike video by Adventuring in the Moment:
Arethusa Falls Trail, Hart’s Location, NH 03812, USA
Mattia Panciroli/flickr
After hikes to the previous falls, Jackson falls is a welcome break – the waterfalls are nearly roadside. Read more about Jackson Falls.
Jackson Falls, Jackson, NH 03846, USA
Courtsey of Sarah Dodge
At 65 feet, Glen Ellis Falls is breathtakingly beautiful, and only a 10-minute walk from the road. Read more about Glen Ellis Falls. Then check out this video of the falls by Adventuring in the Moment:
Glen Ellis Falls, Jackson, NH 03846, USA
Sean Munson/flickr
Diana’s Baths are a series of small waterfalls that combine to make a beautiful spot. Read more about Diana’s Baths. Check out this video of Diana’s Baths during the early spring by Adventuring in the Moment:
Dianas Baths, Bartlett, NH 03812, USA
Rob Weir/flickr
The waterfalls along the Swift River are one of the most popular spots on the Kancamagus Highway – for good reason! This also begins the portion of your trip along the breathtaking Kancamagus highway, which will weave you over the top of New Hampshire’s mountains. Read more about Lower Falls.
Lower Falls, Albany, NH, USA
Dan Mitler/flickr
End your drive with an easy, wheelchair-accessible walk to Sabbaday falls. Read more about Sabbaday Falls. The Kancamangus Highway is filled with beautiful spots like Sabbaday Falls so check out this video of the drive and a couple of stops by Adventuring in the Moment:
Sabbaday Falls, Waterville Valley, NH 03259, USA
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Address: Franconia Notch, Lincoln, NH 03580, USAAddress: Crawford Notch Station, Crawford Notch Rd, Carroll, NH 03598, USAAddress: Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead, Base Station Rd, Jefferson, NH 03583, USAAddress: Arethusa Falls Trail, Hart’s Location, NH 03812, USAAddress: Jackson Falls, Jackson, NH 03846, USAAddress: Glen Ellis Falls, Jackson, NH 03846, USAAddress: Dianas Baths, Bartlett, NH 03812, USAAddress: Lower Falls, Albany, NH, USAAddress: Sabbaday Falls, Waterville Valley, NH 03259, USA
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waterfalls near me in New Hampshire August 13, 2021 Kim Magaraci Which natural wonders in New Hampshire are beautiful all year long? Natural wonders in New Hampshire that are beautiful all year long:
The Basin The Flume Gorge The seacoast
If you would rather avoid summer crowds and hot, steamy weather, there’s good news! Many of New Hampshire’s natural wonders are great to visit any time of year. Places like the Basin in Franconia Notch offer a unique winter hiking experience and stunning fall foliage, plus wildflowers in the spring. The Flume Gorge is nearby, too, and similar - though it is partially closed in the winter. Along our Seacoast, the beaches empty out in the winter, and the ocean is a beautiful sight to behold. Which towns offer plenty of things to do in New Hampshire? Towns with plenty to do in New Hampshire:
Portsmouth Dover
Portsmouth is a great town to visit if you’re looking for things to do in New Hampshire! If you love history, plan a visit to the Strawbery Banke, the Moffatt-Ladd House, or the John Paul Jones House. Another great town for history lovers, Dover, is home to shops, restaurants, and the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, which is great for children and adults alike to enjoy. What must-visit attractions in New Hampshire are bucket-list worthy?
Must-see attractions in New Hampshire:
Pinkham Notch Mount Washington Skiing at Wildcat The White Mountains Isle of Shoals Hampton Beach State Park The Kancamagus Highway Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Pinkham Notch is one spot that should be on everyone’s New Hampshire bucket list. From here, you can drive or hike up Mount Washington, hike or ski at Wildcat, enjoy natural attractions like the Crystal Cascades, and learn about the state’s famous Presidential Mountain Range. It’s truly the gateway to the famous White Mountains of the Granite State. Other must-visit attractions in New Hampshire include the Isle of Shoals, which can be accessed via ferry, Hampton Beach State Park, the scenic drive along the Kancamagus Highway, and the gorgeous Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
The OIYS Visitor Center
waterfalls near me in New Hampshire
August 13, 2021
Kim Magaraci
Which natural wonders in New Hampshire are beautiful all year long? Natural wonders in New Hampshire that are beautiful all year long:
The Basin The Flume Gorge The seacoast
If you would rather avoid summer crowds and hot, steamy weather, there’s good news! Many of New Hampshire’s natural wonders are great to visit any time of year. Places like the Basin in Franconia Notch offer a unique winter hiking experience and stunning fall foliage, plus wildflowers in the spring. The Flume Gorge is nearby, too, and similar - though it is partially closed in the winter. Along our Seacoast, the beaches empty out in the winter, and the ocean is a beautiful sight to behold. Which towns offer plenty of things to do in New Hampshire? Towns with plenty to do in New Hampshire:
Portsmouth Dover
Portsmouth is a great town to visit if you’re looking for things to do in New Hampshire! If you love history, plan a visit to the Strawbery Banke, the Moffatt-Ladd House, or the John Paul Jones House. Another great town for history lovers, Dover, is home to shops, restaurants, and the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, which is great for children and adults alike to enjoy. What must-visit attractions in New Hampshire are bucket-list worthy?
Must-see attractions in New Hampshire:
Pinkham Notch Mount Washington Skiing at Wildcat The White Mountains Isle of Shoals Hampton Beach State Park The Kancamagus Highway Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Pinkham Notch is one spot that should be on everyone’s New Hampshire bucket list. From here, you can drive or hike up Mount Washington, hike or ski at Wildcat, enjoy natural attractions like the Crystal Cascades, and learn about the state’s famous Presidential Mountain Range. It’s truly the gateway to the famous White Mountains of the Granite State. Other must-visit attractions in New Hampshire include the Isle of Shoals, which can be accessed via ferry, Hampton Beach State Park, the scenic drive along the Kancamagus Highway, and the gorgeous Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Natural wonders in New Hampshire that are beautiful all year long:
- The Basin
- The Flume Gorge
- The seacoast
If you would rather avoid summer crowds and hot, steamy weather, there’s good news! Many of New Hampshire’s natural wonders are great to visit any time of year. Places like the Basin in Franconia Notch offer a unique winter hiking experience and stunning fall foliage, plus wildflowers in the spring. The Flume Gorge is nearby, too, and similar - though it is partially closed in the winter. Along our Seacoast, the beaches empty out in the winter, and the ocean is a beautiful sight to behold.
Which towns offer plenty of things to do in New Hampshire?
Towns with plenty to do in New Hampshire:
- Portsmouth
- Dover
Portsmouth is a great town to visit if you’re looking for things to do in New Hampshire! If you love history, plan a visit to the Strawbery Banke, the Moffatt-Ladd House, or the John Paul Jones House. Another great town for history lovers, Dover, is home to shops, restaurants, and the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, which is great for children and adults alike to enjoy.
What must-visit attractions in New Hampshire are bucket-list worthy?
Must-see attractions in New Hampshire:
- Pinkham Notch
- Mount Washington
- Skiing at Wildcat
- The White Mountains
- Isle of Shoals
- Hampton Beach State Park
- The Kancamagus Highway
- Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Pinkham Notch is one spot that should be on everyone’s New Hampshire bucket list. From here, you can drive or hike up Mount Washington, hike or ski at Wildcat, enjoy natural attractions like the Crystal Cascades, and learn about the state’s famous Presidential Mountain Range. It’s truly the gateway to the famous White Mountains of the Granite State. Other must-visit attractions in New Hampshire include the Isle of Shoals, which can be accessed via ferry, Hampton Beach State Park, the scenic drive along the Kancamagus Highway, and the gorgeous Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
