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Black Brook Falls
Benton, New Hampshire
A tiered brook cascade in Benton in the western White Mountains.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
20 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Access type
Roadside pull-off
Overview
Black Brook Falls is a tiered Benton cascade in the western White Mountains, where the brook drops through a series of ledges in a wooded drainage. It makes a short waterfall stop rather than a full hike, with better flow after storms.
- County
- Grafton County
- Region
- Western White Mountains
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Tiered cascadeShort walkWestern white mountainsBentonGrafton countyLightly documented
Good for
Short scenic stopQuick detour
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
44.08420, -71.79220
Parking: Shoulder · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.6 mi · 20 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface
Attraction
44.08246, -71.78999
Waterfall · Tiered · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Use the pull-off nearest the mapped coordinates along the Benton access corridor and follow the short informal path toward the falls.
0.6 miRockShoulder1520 ft
Parking notes: Narrow shoulder near the Black Brook crossing. Fits two or three cars; pull fully off the travel lane.
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