Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool) Hike
Waterfall · about 35 ft high | New Hampshire
4.4 mi round trip
1,627 ft
Hard
Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool) Hike at a Glance
The Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool) hike via the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail is 4.4 mi round trip with 1,627 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 35 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 3,500 ft |
| Trail | Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail |
| Distance | 4.4 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 1,627 ft |
| Difficulty | Hard |
Your time: about 2 h 15 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 2 h 50 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 1,290 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 4.4 mi distance and 1,627 ft of gain for this hike are verified (bearfoottheory.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool)
Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool) is a waterfall in New Hampshire, about 35 feet high, on land managed by White Mountain National Forest. Its height is from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail: 4.4 miles round trip with about 1,627 feet of elevation gain, from Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead. Distance from bearfoottheory.com. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Hard.
Before You Go
- A recreation fee is charged at this site. (fs.usda.gov)
- Pets are allowed on leash. (bearfoottheory.com)
- Bushwhacking to see more falls between Gem Pool and the upper falls is dangerous and not recommended. (newenglandwaterfalls.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check White Mountain National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
- https://bearfoottheory.com/waterfall-hikes-white-mountains-new-hampshire/
- https://fs.usda.gov/r09/whitemountain/recreation/ammonoosuc-ravine-trailhead
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/whitemountain/recreation/ammonoosuc-ravine-trailhead
- https://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/nh-ammonoosucravine.html
- https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Gem-Pool-12854
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool)?
The Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail to Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool) is 4.4 miles round trip with about 1,627 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool) hike start?
It starts from Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead.
How tall is Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool)?
Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool) is about 35 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool)?
A recreation fee is charged at this site.
Are dogs allowed on the Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool) trail?
Pets are allowed on leash.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Ammonoosuc Ravine Falls (Gem Pool) Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- bearfoottheory.com
- Distance
- bearfoottheory.com
- Falls height
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
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