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Hawthorne Falls
Lincoln, New Hampshire
A small waterfall with informal access near Lincoln in the WMNF.
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
Hawthorne Falls is a small Lincoln-area waterfall on a WMNF tributary. No developed trail or signage; the mapped coordinate is a brook-side reference. Best as a small add-on if you're already nearby.
- County
- Grafton County
- Region
- Western White Mountains
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Small waterfallOff trailLincolnWestern white mountainsWmnf
Good for
Scenic stopShort detour
Watch for
Off trail
Slippery rock
Cold water
No lifeguard
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead
44.19960, -71.60500
Parking: Shoulder · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.6 mi · 20 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface
Attraction
44.19780, -71.60201
Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Rough off-trail reference near Lincoln.
0.6 miRockShoulder2879 ft
Parking notes: Informal pull-off on a Lincoln back road. Room for a few cars; stay off the travel lane. Hawthorne Falls's access point isn't signed from the road; watch your odometer and GPS closely.
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