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Glen Ellis Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 66 ft high | New Hampshire
0.6 mi round trip
Glen Ellis Falls Hike at a Glance
The Glen Ellis Falls hike is 0.6 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 66 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,970 ft |
| Distance | 0.6 mi round trip |
Your time: about 10 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 15 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 110 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 0.6 mi distance for this hike is verified (fs.usda.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Glen Ellis Falls
Glen Ellis Falls is a waterfall in New Hampshire, about 66 feet high, on land managed by White Mountain National Forest (Androscoggin Ranger District). Its height is from fs.usda.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Glen Ellis Falls Trail: 0.6 miles round trip, from Glen Ellis Falls parking area (west side of Rt. 16). Distance from fs.usda.gov.
Before You Go
- Dogs are permitted on leash. (trailfinder.info)
- Expect more than 100 rock steps down to the base of the falls. (fs.usda.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check White Mountain National Forest (Androscoggin Ranger District) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Glen Ellis Falls?
The Glen Ellis Falls Trail to Glen Ellis Falls is 0.6 miles round trip.
Where does the Glen Ellis Falls hike start?
It starts from Glen Ellis Falls parking area (west side of Rt. 16).
How tall is Glen Ellis Falls?
Glen Ellis Falls is about 66 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Glen Ellis Falls trail?
Dogs are permitted 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 Glen Ellis Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- fs.usda.gov
- Distance
- fs.usda.gov
- Falls height
- fs.usda.gov
- 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.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Glen Ellis Falls.