Waterfalls

See several of New Hampshire’s top rated waterfalls! Our region is even home to NH’s tallest waterfall, Arethusa Falls. Discovered in 1875, these falls were named after a nymph from Greek mythology that turned into a fountain. Many of our region’s waterfalls are easily accessible and only a short distance from the road or trail head.

Our Favorite Waterfalls

Arethusa Falls – Claimed to be New Hampshire’s tallest waterfall. This set of falls is a short 1.5 mile hike – located on Route 302 in the town of Livermore. This is a great family hike, taking approximately 1.5 – 3 hours round trip.

Ripley Falls – This waterfall is a 100-foot tall and located in Crawford Notch State Park. Ripley Falls has one of the steepest-angled slides in all of New England.

Silver and Flume Cascades – Silver Cascade is a true roadside waterfall which makes it one of the most highly viewed waterfalls in New Hampshire. The Flume Cascade runs parallel to the Silver Cascade.

Flume Gorge and the Basin – A natural gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty.

Upper and Lower Ammonoosuc Falls – These are two different sets of waterfalls located in Carroll County.

If you are looking for more great hiking options in the area see our hiking page. Find a list of what to bring on a hike along with trail suggestions.