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Paugus Falls
Albany, New Hampshire
A small brook cascade in Albany near the Kancamagus Highway corridor.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Allowed on leash
Access type
Roadside pull-off
Overview
Paugus Falls is a small Kancamagus-area brook cascade in Albany, set off the Swift River corridor in a quiet White Mountains drainage. There is no built overlook, but it can be a nice extra waterfall stop if you are already spending the day along the Kanc.
- County
- Carroll County
- Region
- Kancamagus Highway
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Small waterfallKancamagus highwayAlbanyWmnfOff trail
Good for
Scenic stopShort detour
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slippery rock
Cold water
Current after rain
Off trail
No lifeguard
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead
43.94464, -71.31876
Parking: Pull-off · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface
Attraction
43.94334, -71.31726
Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Off-trail reference along the Kancamagus corridor in Albany. No developed trail or marked parking.
0.2 miRoadsideRockPull-off1876 ft
Parking notes: Narrow shoulder near the Swift River crossing. Fits two or three cars; pull fully off the travel lane.
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