140-foot waterfall in White Mountains, reached via a moderate route.
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Arethusa Falls is located in White Mountains near Hart’s Location. At 140 feet, this waterfall is New Hampshire’s tallest waterfall. requires a moderate hike of approximately 2.8 miles round-trip.
This waterfall is managed by New Hampshire State Parks — Crawford Notch State Park. There is no entrance fee.
Before visiting, check with the managing agency for current trail conditions and any seasonal closures. Official websites and contact information are available through the state parks and forest service pages linked in this guide.
Spring through fall offer the best conditions for waterfall viewing.
Skip if you prefer roadside access or very short walks only.
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
Via a 2.8-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
We track 18 waterfalls in White Mountains.
There are 10 other waterfalls we track in Carroll. All White Mountains waterfalls →
nhstateparks.org
NH State Parks Crawford Notch State Park page checked Sep 2026 (no numeric height or exact coordinates published there); height of ~140 ft and 'tallest in NH' description per Visit NH, the official state tourism board page, checked Sep 2026; trail length per official access-road/trail description (1.4 miles one way); no closure found
Checked September 2026.