New Hampshire’s Falling Waters Trail Leads To A Hidden Oasis

New Hampshire is a wonderful place to be when you’re feeling uninspired. There are plenty of places that will help get your mind to clear so you can see the world around you and appreciate just how lucky we are. For us, getting lost in the woods is always a good idea. The trees, the breeze, and the views are usually just what we need to bring us back to life. And this trail, leading to an extra-special destination, is one of our favorites.

One of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Hampshire is hidden along a trail that most people access for a much different reason. You’ll find Falling Waters Trail in Franconia Notch State Park.

It leads to the top of Little Haystack Mountain, a 4,700-foot beauty that’s no easy feat to summit.

But hike just 1.5 miles on the same trail, and you’ll come to Cloudland Falls, an incredible staircase waterfall. The terrain to reach it stays simple so if you just stick to reaching the waterfall, you’ll avoid much of what categorizes the trail as difficult.

The first quarter mile leads through the forest and ultimately to a small footbridge. This is where the trail passes Old Bridle Path, but be sure to continue along Falling Water Trail by reading the signs.

The route is relatively flat here, but you’ll find some exposed roots and a few rocks so be extra careful.

This is a gorgeous hike throughout the year. In the spring and summer, things are green while the fall brings lots of colorful changing leaves.

Before even reaching the waterfall, you’ll find great water views as the trail follows Dry Brook. And be sure to keep an eye out for the two other waterfalls.

Cloudland Falls comes into view about a mile into the hike. The staircase waterfall looks as though it’s cascading over multiple stairs. The trail leads to the top of the falls, so you can look down the 80-foot drop to really take it all in.

Because you won’t be taking the full trail to the top of the mountain, when you’re ready to head back just turn around and follow the trail the same way you came.

Falling Waters Trail in its entirety is about 5.6 miles, but reaching Cloudland Falls only requires a hike of about 1.5 miles. You can access it year-round, but be sure to exercise extra care when conditions are rainy or snowy. You can learn more about it by visiting alltrails.com. Feel free to bring the pups along; just remember to keep them on a leash.

For another delightful day out, head to one of the clearest natural pools in the state. New Hampshire’s most refreshing hike will lead you straight to a beautiful swimming hole.

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New Hampshire’s Falling Waters Trail Leads To A Magnificent Hidden Oasis

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