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Bell's Cascade
Thornton, New Hampshire
A small brook cascade near Thornton on the western edge of the White Mountains.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Access type
Roadside pull-off
Overview
Bell's Cascade is a small Thornton brookfall on the western edge of the White Mountains, close enough to the road for a short look. It is a modest stop, but the layered ledge is nicest when runoff gives the cascade some volume.
- County
- Grafton County
- Region
- Central New Hampshire
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
CascadeShort walkThorntonGrafton countyLightly documented
Good for
Short scenic stopQuick detour
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slippery rock
Current after rain
Cold water
No lifeguard
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead
44.04353, -71.70791
Parking: Pull-off · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface
Attraction
44.04183, -71.70571
Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Use the pull-off nearest the mapped coordinates along the Thornton access corridor and follow the short informal path toward the cascade.
0.2 miRoadsideRockPull-off901 ft
Parking notes: Small shoulder parking in Thornton. No developed trailhead; keep the lane clear for locals.
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