Glen Ellis Falls

Coos County, New Hampshire

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 64 ft (19.5 m)
Location: Coos County, New Hampshire
Access status: National forest scenic area; short trail with stone steps; parking fee
The walk: About 0.2 miles each way
Ground & access: Wide trail with boulders and many stone steps. Not wheelchair accessible. Swimming is not allowed.

Waterfall Hero: Glen Ellis Falls (Pinkham Notch)

Glen Ellis Falls, NH
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Photo: muffinman71xx, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Glen Ellis Falls is a 64 to 66 foot waterfall on the Ellis River in White Mountain National Forest near Pinkham Notch. From the scenic area parking, follow the trail signs through the underpass beneath NH 16. On the east side of the road, turn right on the Glen Ellis Falls Trail. It passes cascades and built stone overlooks at the top, middle and bottom of the falls, then descends a series of wide stone steps to the base. Return the same way, climbing the steps.

Plan your visit

Glen Ellis Falls Trail from the Glen Ellis Scenic Area parking, under NH 16 and down stone steps to the base

Waterfall Hero gives a 0.4 mile hike length. Trail Finder lists the trail network as 0.2 miles.

Wide trail with boulders and many stone steps. Not wheelchair accessible. Swimming is not allowed.

Where to start

Glen Ellis Scenic Area parking on the west side of NH 16, 11.2 miles south of Gorham and 0.6 miles south of the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.

Timing & water

Ice on the steps in winter.

Before you go

A day-use parking fee is charged; pay as described on the kiosk at the parking lot.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Coos County, New Hampshire.

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