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Soup Bowl Glide
Bristol, New Hampshire
A minor glide-style brook cascade near Bristol in central New Hampshire.
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
Soup Bowl Glide is a small glide-style cascade near Bristol in central New Hampshire. There is no developed trail, signage, or scenic-stop infrastructure here, so think of it as a minor brook feature rather than a destination. Best as a small regional 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 trailBristolCentral new hampshireNewfound region
Good for
PhotographyScenic overlookShort walk
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
43.70092, -71.88620
Parking: Pull-off · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface
Attraction
43.69922, -71.88400
Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Off-trail reference on a local brook near Bristol. No developed access.
0.2 miRoadsideRockPull-off1079 ft
Parking notes: Small shoulder parking in Bristol. No developed trailhead; keep the lane clear for locals. Soup Bowl Glide's access point isn't signed from the road; watch your odometer and GPS closely.
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