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This Hidden Mountain Waterslide in New Hampshire Will Be Your New Favorite Summer Destination

Franconia Falls in New Hampshire features a natural waterslide accessible via an easy hike.

Published Aug 14, 2016

Written by 

Kelly A. Burch

New Hampshire is full of beautiful rivers and streams. In some places, nature has done something really amazing, and carved out natural waterslides in the granite. These slides are better than any waterpark, because you're out in nature. One of the best is at Franconia Falls in Lincoln. This hidden mountain waterslide in New Hampshire is worth exploring.

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Here, the river has carved out a smooth but swift natural waterslide that ends with a jump into a deep pool.

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Check out this amazing video to see the waterslide in action!

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Franconia Falls (not to be confused with the basin) is accessible over an easy, flat 3-mile hike. The trailhead is found off the Kancamagus Highway near the Lincoln Woods visitors Center. Enjoy!

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