Ripley Falls Trail In New Hampshire Is Beautiful And Underappreciated

You’ve seen Arethusa Falls and Diana’s Baths, and you’ve trekked through the Lost River Gorge and to Sabbaday Falls. But did you know that not far from Arethusa Falls there’s a lovely Crawford Notch waterfall that only requires a short hike on a lovely trail?

Only a couple of miles away from the famous Arethusa Falls, Ripley Falls tends to get overshadowed - but we think it’s a mistake to overlook this lovely spot.

AllTrails/Brittany Mordarski

A hike of only .4 miles each way will take you to the lovely Ripley Falls, which are quite impressive in their own right!

AllTrails/Sherri Lincoln

The trail is pretty steep, but since it’s so short it’s not going to take forever even if you stop for a couple of rests.

AllTrails/Michael Arrigo

The trail itself has some really neat features that you’ll love.

AllTrails/Nicholas Lima

When there’s a lot of rain or snow melt, these falls can get very dramatic.

AllTrails/David Osario

At other times of the year, the waterfall is as calm as could be. Under any conditions, it’s an undeniably beautiful spot!

AllTrails/Sean Lally

Looking for more underappreciated natural beauty in New Hampshire? Check out this beautiful northern state park that doesn’t get enough visitors.