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Sumner Falls
Plainfield, New Hampshire
A rocky Connecticut River rapid in Plainfield in the Upper Valley.
At a glance
Overview
Sumner Falls is a rocky Connecticut River rapid in Plainfield in the Upper Valley. The mapped coordinate sits right on the river, accessed from a short public pull-off near the rapid. Paddlers know it as a class-rated drop; for non-paddlers it is a river-watching stop rather than a scenic cascade. Respect posted paddler-access and portage rules.
- Also known as
- Hartland Rapids
- County
- Sullivan County
- Region
- Upper Valley
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From NH 12A in Plainfield, follow local signage and a short dirt access road to the Connecticut River pull-off at Sumner Falls.
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