A waterfall on the Ellis River in Pinkham Notch, managed by the U.S. Forest Service as the Glen Ellis Falls Scenic Area in White Mountain National Forest.
Glen Ellis Falls is a waterfall on the Ellis River in Pinkham Notch, within White Mountain National Forest, where the U.S. Forest Service manages it as the Glen Ellis Falls Scenic Area near the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center on NH Route 16. It is one of the better-known stops in the notch, set among the same mixed hardwood-conifer forest that lines the pass between Mount Washington and Wildcat Mountain.
Current trail-distance and drop-height figures were not posted on the White Mountain National Forest pages we were able to access; the scenic area is documented by name on Forest Service recreation listings, but visitors should confirm the specific route, parking location, and any fee at the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center or the current forest website before a trip. Because the falls sit in a mountain notch, expect icy conditions in the cooler months and higher flow during spring snowmelt.
Know before you go
Glen Ellis Falls Scenic Area, Pinkham Notch, White Mountain National Forest, NH Route 16, near the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.
Mountain-notch setting; expect snow and ice in winter, higher flow in spring.
Official current trail distance not confirmed on the Forest Service pages we could access; verify at the Visitor Center.
White Mountain National Forest recreation passes may apply; check current requirements.
Verify path surface and accessibility with the Forest Service before visiting.
2026-10-12. Conditions and requirements can change; confirm with the land manager before travelling.
Sources & further reading
- White Mountain National Forest — U.S. Forest Service ↗
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) ↗
This is a researched visitor guide, not a claim that our editors have personally visited. Trail conditions, permits, and access can change.
