Spend The Day Exploring New Hampshire’s Tallest Falls On This Wonderful Waterfall Road Trip

Winter has finally seen itself out the front door and spring is here! Summer is next and that has us planning what to do to enjoy the few months of warm weather we get here in New England. Hikes are great and the beaches are fun, but why not do something unique and take yourself on a road trip to see the best waterfalls in the state. While not all of these will tower above you, each is big on beauty!

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There are so many waterfalls within this popular state park that you might not want to focus on just one. In fact, this alone would make a lovely day trip. But one of our favorites is Kinsman. Cascading into a beautiful natural pool, this is lovely to see as a first stop!

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These falls cascade through rocks surrounded by forest. This is a great place to visit when you feel like some peace and quiet (if you don't include the sound of the water)! You can make your way to the trail to see the 25-foot falls right behind the Crawford Depot, an old train station next to the Appalachain Mountain Club.

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You can drive to the trailhead of this beauty, but to actually reach the falls you'll be hiking just under 2.5 miles. But, before you remove this one from your route, remember that the 100-foot falls are oh-so beautiful!

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While the debate about which waterfall in New Hampshire is actually the tallest rages on, we present you with Arethusa. Widely considered to be the tallest, this beauty is a single-drop waterfall that will cause you stick around for a while just to gawk.

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You caught us. These waterfalls are not especially tall, but they are especially lovely so we had to include them. This is also a great inclusion for folks who don't love the hiking part of this trip. You'll find Jackson Falls almost at the side of the road!

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Next on your tour of beautiful waterfalls is this gem! Another one that will give you a nice break from walking or hiking, you can pull into the parking lot and reach the 65-foot waterfall via a 10-minute stroll from the road.

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Another one that's not going to tower above your head, we love Diana's Baths for its sheer beauty. And, how could you possibly go on a road trip of New Hampshire waterfalls without including it? The series of small waterfalls fill a number of beautiful pools making the area even more stunning.

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And now we hit The Kanc! The Swift River is one of the most popular stopping points along the Kancamagus Highway. The many waterfalls you'll find are breathtaking, including this beauty. And, this portion of the trip is on the state's most incredible roadway.

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And, closing out the most beautiful road trip in New Hampshire is this perennial favorite. This three-tiered waterfall features a height of about 40-feet with the tallest drop being 20-feet. And we love that viewing it is totally accessible. Come on your legs, come on wheels, come on your hands. However you choose to make your way, you'll end your trip with one special sight.

And, to continue your exploration you might consider picking your favorite and seeing it easily on foot. Here are 10 unbelievable New Hampshire waterfalls hiding in plain sight…no hiking required!