Old City Falls

Strafford · Upper Valley

A short-stop waterfall with picnic access and two cool-off pools in lower flow.

Swimming

Swimming and wadi…

Access

Picnic-area footpath

Parking

Calm

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Short scenic stops with almost no hike

Picnic-heavy summer afternoons

Families watching carefully near the water

Skip

High water makes the pools pushy

You are looking for a long trail day

You need barrier-free access to the water

Before you go

Pools feel best in lower summer flow.
The picnic area makes this an easy linger stop.
Rock near both pools gets slick.
Keep children back from the upper drop.
Bring lunch if you want the full stop.

Photos

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Two visible plunges and rocky brook channel at Old City Falls in leafy summer conditions.

Wooded brook corridor and short approach near Old City Falls in Strafford.

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