Crystal Cascade in New Hampshire. User supplied image; verify rights before public publish.

Crystal Cascade

Green's Grant · Pinkham Notch

Crystal Cascade is a two-tier Pinkham Notch waterfall near the Tuckerman Ravine trail corridor with strong shoulder-season flow.

Swimming

Not recommended n…

Access

Short side trail from main path

Parking

Limited

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Visitors planning a Crystal Cascade day trip

Photographers and shoulder-season explorers

Groups comfortable with cold, moving water

Skip

High or muddy flow makes footing uncertain

You need lifeguarded swimming conditions

You are not prepared for slick rock

Before you go

Check flow and footing before committing to any entry.
Use posted signs and respect closures or barriers.
Keep children within arm's reach near moving water.
Pack out trash and leave ledge areas clean.
Conditions can change quickly after rain.

Photos

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Crystal Cascade scene in New Hampshire (gallery 1). User supplied image; verify rights before public publish.

Crystal Cascade scene in New Hampshire (gallery 2). User supplied image; verify rights before public publish.

Crystal Cascade scene in New Hampshire (gallery 3). User supplied image; verify rights before public publish.

Crystal Cascade scene in New Hampshire (gallery 4). User supplied image; verify rights before public publish.

Crystal Cascade scene in New Hampshire (gallery 5). User supplied image; verify rights before public publish.

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