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Glen Ellis Falls
Pinkham's Grant, New Hampshire
A 64-ft Ellis River plunge in Pinkham Notch, ~0.3 mi RT from the signed lot on NH 16.
At a glance
Overview
Glen Ellis Falls is one of the most-visited waterfalls in the White Mountains — a classic 64-foot plunge on the Ellis River in the Pinkham Notch corridor, just off NH 16. Park at the signed Glen Ellis lot on the west side of NH 16, walk the pedestrian tunnel under the highway, and descend a short stairway system to the viewing platforms. Viewing only — swimming is prohibited and signs are clear. ~0.3 mile round trip on stairs and packed trail.
- Also known as
- Glen Ellis Falls Pinkham Notch
- County
- Coos County
- Region
- Pinkham Notch
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From NH 16 south of Pinkham Notch Visitor Center (~0.6 mile south of Wildcat / Tuckerman turn-off), use the signed Glen Ellis Falls lot on the west side of NH 16. Walk the pedestrian tunnel under the highway and descend the stone stairs.
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