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Oak Falls
Thornton, New Hampshire
A small waterfall 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
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Access type
Roadside pull-off
Overview
Oak Falls is a small waterfall in Thornton 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
- Western White Mountains
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Small waterfallOff trailThorntonWestern white mountains
Good for
Scenic stopShort detour
Land ownership
Public
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
43.97530, -71.91470
Parking: Pull-off · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface
Attraction
43.97400, -71.91320
Waterfall · Tiered · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Rough off-trail reference in Thornton. Confirm the Oak Falls access point on your map before pulling off; signage and maintained tread can be minimal.
0.2 miRockPull-off1351 ft
Parking notes: Small shoulder parking in Thornton. No developed trailhead; keep the lane clear for locals. Respect any posted signage at the Oak Falls pull-off; some adjacent land is private.
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