Waterfalls are so mesmerizing, no matter how big or small they are. New Hampshire is full of gorgeous waterfalls tucked throughout the White Mountains. Some are well known and others are hidden away. Thompson Falls in Jackson isn’t the most popular, but once you visit this epic waterfall in New Hampshire, you’ll wonder why not. The truth is that for a long time, the falls remained a well-guarded secret.
Wildcat Mountain/facebook Thompson Falls is only about a mile’s hike from the base of Wildcat Mountain ski area. However, the trail only became official in 2011, so the falls are still relatively unknown.
Dan Connolley/flickr But the details are absolutely beautiful.
Wildcat Mountain/facebook As water cascades down the mountain there is a series of falls, totaling about 150 feet. The end result is stunning. The 20 foot drop-off into a clear, deep pool is gorgeous.
Dave Lamontagne/facebook Of course, the view through the forest isn’t too bad either, including this beautiful view of Mount Washinton.
alans1948/flickr During the summer, the falls provide a great swimming opportunity.
Gorham New Hampshire/facbeook For those who aren’t deterred by the frigid mountain water.
Gorham New Hampshire/facebook By the autumn, the flow of the river has slowed and the falls turn down to a trickle.
Mike Cempa/flickr But even that is gorgeous.
Dan Connolley/flickr To reach the falls, take the Way of the Wildcat Trail from the Wildcat Mountain parking lot. At the end of the loop follow the trail to the falls, passing over the service road. You’ll know when you’ve arrived.
Wildcat Mountain/facebook And you’ll want to come back again and again.
Have you been to this epic waterfall in New Hampshire?
Wildcat Mountain/facebook
Thompson Falls is only about a mile’s hike from the base of Wildcat Mountain ski area. However, the trail only became official in 2011, so the falls are still relatively unknown.
Dan Connolley/flickr
But the details are absolutely beautiful.
As water cascades down the mountain there is a series of falls, totaling about 150 feet. The end result is stunning. The 20 foot drop-off into a clear, deep pool is gorgeous.
Dave Lamontagne/facebook
Of course, the view through the forest isn’t too bad either, including this beautiful view of Mount Washinton.
alans1948/flickr
During the summer, the falls provide a great swimming opportunity.
Gorham New Hampshire/facbeook
For those who aren’t deterred by the frigid mountain water.
Gorham New Hampshire/facebook
By the autumn, the flow of the river has slowed and the falls turn down to a trickle.
Mike Cempa/flickr
But even that is gorgeous.
To reach the falls, take the Way of the Wildcat Trail from the Wildcat Mountain parking lot. At the end of the loop follow the trail to the falls, passing over the service road. You’ll know when you’ve arrived.
And you’ll want to come back again and again.
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