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Mill Brook Cascade
Thornton, New Hampshire
A small cascade with informal access in Thornton in the Western White Mountains.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10 min
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Moderate
Access type
Roadside pull-off
Overview
Mill Brook Cascade is a small cascade on a Thornton-area tributary in the Western White Mountains. No developed trail or signage; the mapped coordinate is a rough reference. Best as a small add-on if you're already nearby.
- County
- Grafton County
- Region
- Central New Hampshire
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Small cascadeOff trailThorntonWestern white mountains
Good for
Scenic stopShort detour
Watch for
Slippery rock
Cold water
No lifeguard
Off trail
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead
43.92360, -71.62880
Parking: Shoulder · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10 min · 1 / 5 Easy · Rock surface
Attraction
43.92257, -71.62675
Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Rough off-trail reference in Thornton.
0.2 miRoadsideRockShoulder1032 ft
Parking notes: Gravel turnout near the Mill Brook crossing in Thornton. No marked lot; keep to the graded edge.
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