The 10 Best Waterfalls in White Mountains, White Mountains

May 7, 2022 Kandra Bartel

New Hampshire's White Mountains are jam packed with attractions. Scenic roads make driving between them a delight. Trundle along Conway's Scenic Railroad and Mount Washington Cog Railway, sally upwards on the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram and Loon Mountain Skyride, plunge down in Polar Caves Park and Flume Gorge, and reach top speeds at Attitash ski resort and summer playground. Offering a wealth of outdoors wonders both in winter and summer, the White Mountains are a thrill for all seasons.
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1. Glen Ellis Falls

Jackson, NH
Excellent
80%
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16%
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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
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Cascade Falls

3. 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%
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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.

4. Avalanche Falls

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

Avalanche Falls

A 45-foot drop in Flume Gorge.

5. Sabbaday Falls

Conway, NH http://www.nhtourguide.com/waterfalls/sabbaday_falls.htm
Excellent
63%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
2%
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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.

6. Bebe River Falls

Campton, NH
Excellent
80%
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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

7. Dixville Flume

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

Dixville Flume

8. Upper Ammonoosuc Falls

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

Upper Ammonoosuc Falls

9. Echo Lake State Park

Off U.S 302, Conway, NH
Excellent
62%
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29%
Satisfactory
7%
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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.

10. Crawford Notch State Park

US Rte. 302 Harts Location, Hart's Location, NH 03812 +1 603-374-2272 http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/crawford-notch-state-park.aspx
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 151 reviews

Crawford Notch State Park

Reviewed By JayBren22

Awesome hike with a great view at the top. Moderately difficult hike, need good shoes and walking sticks.

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