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Ripley Falls Trail
Short forest route to a broad sliding waterfall face.
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Arethusa Falls Trail
Waterfall-focused hike to one of New Hampshire's tallest cascades.
Mount Webster via Webster Cliff Trail
Classic notch-area ascent with steep sections and summit overlooks.
Ethan Pond Trail Segment NH
Longer route with wetland, pond, and mountain-corridor scenery.
About This Trail
A short 1-mile forest route to Ripley Falls, a striking 100-foot cascade sliding over a broad granite face in Crawford Notch. The moderate hike along an old logging road makes this an accessible and rewarding waterfall destination, especially impressive during spring snowmelt and after heavy rain.
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Nearby Trails
Arethusa Falls Trail
Waterfall-focused hike to one of New Hampshire's tallest cascades.
Mount Webster via Webster Cliff Trail
Classic notch-area ascent with steep sections and summit overlooks.
Ethan Pond Trail Segment NH
Longer route with wetland, pond, and mountain-corridor scenery.
Willey Mountain via Ethan Pond Trail
Strenuous climb with ladders and dramatic valley scenery in Crawford Notch.
Mount Jackson via Webster-Jackson Trail
Steady climb to exposed ledges and expansive Crawford Notch views.
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