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Ripley Falls

📍 Hart's Location, NH🥾 1 mi round trip · easy🎟 Fee/permit not published

Waterfall in White Mountains, accessible via a easy route.

DirectionsOfficial site

Getting there

easy1 mi round trip

Conditions

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Our take

Ripley Falls is located in White Mountains near Hart’s Location. This waterfall is reached via an easy walk of approximately 1 miles round-trip.

This waterfall is managed by U.S. Forest Service — White Mountain National Forest (Saco Ranger District). 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.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Spring through fall offer the best conditions for waterfall viewing.

Who it suits

Good for

  • waterfall viewing
  • family-friendly outings
  • casual hikes

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Ripley Falls?

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.

How do I get to Ripley Falls?

Via a 1-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.

Ripley Falls in White Mountains

We track 18 waterfalls in White Mountains.

Other waterfalls near Hart's Location

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
Trail1 mi round trip
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permitNot published
Managing agencyU.S. Forest Service — White Mountain National Forest (Saco Ranger District)
DogsNot published
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyCarroll
RegionWhite Mountains
Official pageView source ↗

Source

fs.usda.gov

USFS WMNF Ethan Pond/Ripley Falls trailhead page, checked Sep 2026; falls sit within Crawford Notch State Park boundaries; NH State Parks describes the walk in as about half a mile of easy walking; no closure alert found

Checked September 2026.