Emerald Pool

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Emerald Pool

Chatham · Mount Washington Valley

Short-trail emerald pool with strong visual branding and jump cautions.

Key facts

Swimming

Popular swimming…

Access

Short forest trail

Parking

Limited

Trip profile

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Good fit, skip, and before you go

Good fit

Visitors seeking a short-trail swim spot
Photographers and social-driven day trips
Groups willing to scout jump depth carefully

Skip

You prefer no-jump mellow wading only
Flow or depth looks uncertain on arrival
You need guaranteed deep-water safety

Before you go

  • Do not assume old jump depth still applies.
  • Scout entry and exit points before swimming.
  • Wet ledge can be very slick near the pool edge.
  • Use caution after rain events or spring runoff.
  • Park fully off travel lanes where legal.
Clear river water over smooth rocks in New England.
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