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Gleason Falls Trail

The Gleason Falls Trail in Hillsborough, New Hampshire is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back trail that leads to a scenic stone bridge that sits above a multi-tiered waterfall known as Gleason Falls.

Walk
This is not a hike but rather a short walk to the ultra-scenic Gleason Falls. Gleason Falls was donated in 1967 by Raymond J & Rena M Hooper so everyone can enjoy it. The main trail can be found at the small parking turnout. The trail leads into the forest for ~200-feet to several viewpoints of Gleason Falls in the rocky gorge below. Gleason Falls sits below a beautiful stone bridge, which just adds to the stunning forest scenery. After exploring the waterfall, you can hike back to parking and head across the road to find a view of small cascades and the western side of the stone bridge.

Parking
Visitors will find a tiny parking turnout at the coordinates provided, located along Beard Road in Hillsborough, NH. The turnout is large enough to fit 2 vehicles as of July 2024.

Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and should be cleaned up after.
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Know Before You Go

  • Gleason Falls Trail is a very short, easy walk to a scenic waterfall and stone bridge in Hillsborough, NH.
  • The trail is only 0.1 miles and offers multiple viewpoints of Gleason Falls and the surrounding rocky gorge.
  • Parking is limited to two vehicles at a small turnout on Beard Road; dogs are permitted on leash.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
22'
Rating
5.0
Added
July 12, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2024

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Total Change
20'
Ascent
22'
Descent
22'
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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    43.143491, -71.95571
  2. Main Trailhead

    43.143491, -71.95571

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

Trip Reports (Reviews)

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0.1 miles / 0.2 km
July 12, 2024
Super scenic waterfall and stone bridge. We showed up to find just one other person at the waterfall. They left shortly after and we had the waterfall all to ourselves.
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