Paradise Falls

Grafton County, New Hampshire

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Grafton County, New Hampshire
Access status: Paid seasonal attraction; closed until May 2027
The walk: About 0.8-mile boardwalk loop
Ground & access: Boardwalk with many stairs. Optional boulder caves with tight squeezes.

Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves: Tickets and Hours

Paradise Falls is the main waterfall in Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves, a privately run attraction in Kinsman Notch on NH 112, about 7 miles west of Lincoln. Visitors buy a timed ticket and walk the boardwalk loop through the gorge, which also passes boulder caves. Paradise Falls is near the middle of the loop, with head-on and overhead views from the boardwalk. Viewing is from the boardwalk only. Pets are not allowed except service dogs.

Plan your visit

Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves on NH 112 in Kinsman Notch, boardwalk loop to Paradise Falls

New England Waterfalls gives the boardwalk loop as 0.8 miles, with Paradise Falls near the middle.

Boardwalk with many stairs. Optional boulder caves with tight squeezes.

Where to start

Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves, 1712 Lost River Road, North Woodstock, on NH 112 about 7 miles west of Lincoln. Site coordinates: 44.0378, -71.7839.

Timing & water

Closed for 2026. The operator says it reopens Friday May 7, 2027. Hours and dates for 2027 had not been posted.

Before you go

Paid entry with timed reservations. 2026 adult general admission was $24 to $25 online and $28 to $29 walk-in, ages 4 and up; ages 3 and under free. Reserve online in advance.

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Grafton County, New Hampshire.

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