Waterfalls near Lincoln, New HampshireThe adjoining towns of Lincoln & North Woodstock make for a fantastic basecamp for exploring the western region of the White Mountain National Forest. Visitors come here for all sorts of reason - including the fact that there are dozens of waterfalls within close proximity of the town centers. The waterfalls listed below are the best waterfalls that are close to the Lincoln & North Woodstock area of New Hampshire. Each of these falls is within a 30-minute drive of both towns. Enjoy these Lincoln & Woodstock area waterfalls! Follow New England Waterfalls on Facebook!  
FALLS ON THE FALLING WATERS TRAIL Rating:  Lincoln & Franconia, New Hampshire Dry Brook 1.4 mile hike one-way (moderate/difficult) You'll find three waterfalls on this exceptional trail: Stairs Falls, Swiftwater Falls, and Cloudland Falls. Access is via trailhead off I-93, north of Lincoln.
FALLS ON THE BASIN-CASCADES TRAIL ("THE BASIN") Rating: Lincoln, New Hampshire Pemigewasset River, Cascade Brook 0.1 hike one-way to The Basin (easy); 1.1 mile hike one-way to Rocky Glen Falls (moderate/difficult) There are several great waterfalls and cascades along the first 1.1 miles of the Basin-Cascades Trail. Access is via trailhead off I-93 north of Lincoln. There is a trailhead on both sides of the interstate.
FALLS ON THE FLUME-POOL LOOP ("THE FLUME") Rating: Lincoln, New Hampshire Flume Brook, Cascade Brook, and the Pemigewasset River 2.0 mile loop (moderate) Visitors to "The Flume" (one of NH's most famous natural attractions) can see two great waterfalls on a 2.0 mile easy hiking loop: Avalanche Falls and Liberty Cascade.
GEORGIANA FALLS Rating:  Lincoln, New Hampshire Harvard Brook 0.7 mile hike one-way to lower falls (easy/moderate); 1.3 mile hike one-way to the upper falls (moderate/difficult) Georgiana Falls is the closest waterfall to downtown Lincoln. Feeling adventurous? More waterfalls lie upstream, but you'll have to find your way through the woods as the trail can be tough to follow.
FRANCONIA FALLS Rating:  Lincoln, New Hampshire Franconia Brook 3.2 mile hike one-way (easy, but long) One of the best swimming holes and natural waterslides in New England when the water level is low enough, Franconia Falls is not to be missed. Avoid when the water level is moderate or high.
LOWER FALLS Rating:  Albany, New Hampshire Swift River Roadside Lower Falls is quite possibly the most famous swimming hole in New England. If you've driven the Kancamagus Highway between Conway and Lincoln (NH 112), you've almost certainly seen or even stopped at this waterfall before. You may even have memories of this place from your childhood as several generations of families often visit here.
SABBADAY FALLS Rating: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire Sabbaday Brook 0.3 mile hike one-way (easy) A short and pleasant hike off the Kancamagus Highway brings you to gorgeous Sabbaday Falls, one of the premier waterfalls of the White Mountains. Set in a pretty gorge, this falls is very easy to reach and is quite family-friendly.
ROCKY GORGE Rating:  Albany, New Hampshire Swift River 0.1 mile hike one-way (easy) Rugged and scenic, Rocky Gorge is a quick and easy jaunt just minutes from more great waterfalls along the Kancamagus Highway. This site is handicap-accessible.
BEAVER BROOK CASCADES Rating:  Woodstock, New Hampshire Beaver Brook 1.1 mile hike one-way (moderate/difficult) The western slopes of Mt. Moosilauke pack a punch of numerous tall and dazzling waterfalls. This hike, which is actually along the Appalachian Trail, is one of the most challenging waterfall hikes in the eastern White Mountains.
PARADISE FALLS Rating: Woodstock, New Hampshire Lost River 0.8 mile loop (easy/moderate) Visitors to the Lost River are greeted by this pretty waterfall as they scramble through the famous caves of this classic must-do destination.
CHAMPNEY FALLS Rating: Albany, New Hampshire Champney Brook 1.7 mile hike one-way (moderate) Champney Falls is a seasonal set of falls on the northern slopes of Mt. Chocorua.You'll want to hike to these falls in spring or after heavy rains, otherwise you run the risk of seeing only a trickle of water.
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