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Stark Falls
Benton, New Hampshire
A Stark Falls Brook cascade in Benton below Mount Moosilauke's southern flank.
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
Stark Falls is a cascade on Stark Falls Brook in Benton in the western White Mountains, below Mount Moosilauke's southern flank. A short trail spur off the NH 112 corridor leads down to the falls; the feature is well-known to local hikers but is not a roadside stop.
- County
- Grafton County
- Region
- Western White Mountains
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
CascadeStark falls brookBentonMt moosilaukeWestern white mountainsWmnf area
Good for
Scenic stopShort hike
Watch for
Slippery rock
Current after rain
Cold water
No lifeguard
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead
44.05020, -71.79650
Parking: Pull-off · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.5 mi · 15 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface
Attraction
44.04843, -71.79428
Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From NH 112 in Benton, use the marked trail pull-off and walk the short spur to the falls.
0.5 miRockPull-off1726 ft
Parking notes: Small trail pull-off on NH 112. WMNF parking pass may apply.
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