Great Falls (Connecticut River)
Walpole, New Hampshire
A waterfall in Walpole, New Hampshire, managed by Connecticut River between Walpole, NH and Bellows Falls, VT. No single visitor-site manager was found.. No visitor trail information was found from an official source.
Short walkNo licensed photo found yet.
About Great Falls (Connecticut River)
Overview
- Waterfall heightDrops 52 feet (Wikipedia).
- Hike detailsNo visitor trail information was found from an official source.
- ParkingNo official visitor parking information was found, so no directions are given.
- PetsNo official rule was found.
- SeasonBecause a hydroelectric canal diverts the flow, much less water goes over the falls except during high flow in late winter and spring (Wikipedia).
Also called Bellows Falls; its Abenaki name is Kitchee Pontegu. "Great Falls" became the official name in 2016 (Wikipedia).
Managed by: Connecticut River between Walpole, NH and Bellows Falls, VT. No single visitor-site manager was found.
The Hike
- Route
- No visitor trail information was found from an official source.
- Difficulty
- Not rated.
Facilities
- Parking
- No official visitor parking information was found, so no directions are given.
- Fees
- Not verified
Tips & Safety
- Swimming
- Not verified No managing-agency statement found, so we don't say swimming is allowed.
- Pets
- No official rule was found.
- Season
- Because a hydroelectric canal diverts the flow, much less water goes over the falls except during high flow in late winter and spring (Wikipedia).
Safety
- Wet rock near waterfalls is very slippery, even when it looks dry. Stay back from edges and off the tops of falls.
- High water after rain or snowmelt makes crossings and pools dangerous. Turn back if a crossing looks deep or fast.
- Daylight is not a safety guarantee. Plan your time around the route, the weather and your group, and carry a light.
- Check the managing agency for closures and current conditions.
Not verified
No managing agency publishes: Swimming, Formal difficulty rating, Accessibility. We leave these out instead of guessing.
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