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Sparkling Cascade
Albany, New Hampshire
A small roadside-area brookfall near the Kancamagus Highway in Albany.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
15 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Allowed on leash
Access type
Roadside pull-off
Overview
Sparkling Cascade is a small brookfall near the Kancamagus Highway in Albany, close enough to the road for a brief look when water is running well. It is a modest feature, but the ledge and flow are nicest after rain or during spring runoff.
- County
- Carroll County
- Region
- Kancamagus Highway
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Small cascadeKancamagus highwayAlbanyWmnfRain sensitiveRoadside area
Good for
Scenic stopShort hike
Watch for
Slippery rock
Current after rain
Cold water
No lifeguard
Off trail
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead
44.16230, -71.39800
Parking: Shoulder · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.5 mi · 15 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface
Attraction
44.16052, -71.39572
Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From NH 112 (Kancamagus Highway) in Albany, use the nearest safe pull-off and walk down to the brook. There is no signed trail.
0.5 miRockShoulder2053 ft
Parking notes: Informal Kanc pull-off. WMNF parking pass may apply.
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