Ripley Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 100 ft high | New Hampshire
1.2 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 1.2 mi distance for this hike is verified (newengland.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Ripley Falls
Ripley Falls is a waterfall in New Hampshire, about 100 feet high, on land managed by Crawford Notch State Park (NH State Parks) with White Mountain National Forest. Its height is from nhstateparks.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Ripley Falls Trail: 1.2 miles round trip, from the Ripley Falls parking area off Route 302. Distance from newengland.com.
Before You Go
- Dogs are permitted on leash. (trailfinder.info)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Crawford Notch State Park (NH State Parks) with White Mountain National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
- https://newengland.com/today/travel/new-hampshire/10-new-hampshire-waterfalls-that-are-worth-the-hike/
- https://www.nhstateparks.org/getmedia/1701c1f8-c588-43b0-9e0a-ea4dd5d81be3/Crawford-Notch-State-Park-Hiking-Map.pdf
- https://www.trailfinder.info/print/trails/trail/crawford-notch-state-park-ripley-and-arethusa-falls
- https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Ripley-Falls-12985
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Ripley Falls?
The Ripley Falls Trail to Ripley Falls is 1.2 miles round trip.
Where does the Ripley Falls hike start?
It starts from the Ripley Falls parking area off Route 302.
How tall is Ripley Falls?
Ripley Falls is about 100 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Ripley 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 Ripley Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- newengland.com
- Distance
- newengland.com
- Falls height
- nhstateparks.org
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
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