Rocky Gorge

Albany, New Hampshire

A waterfall in Albany, New Hampshire, managed by White Mountain National Forest. Short paved walkway from the parking area to a footbridge over the gorge. A path continues to Falls Pond, with a mile-long trail around the pond.

RoadsideNo swimming

Photo: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Rocky Gorge

Overview The Hike Facilities Tips & Safety

Overview

Waterfall heightNot verified No source publishes a height.
Hike detailsShort paved walkway from the parking area to a footbridge over the gorge. A path continues to Falls Pond, with a mile-long trail around the pond (Forest Service).
ParkingLarge parking area with restrooms, eight miles west of Conway on the Kancamagus Highway. Day use $5 per vehicle (Forest Service).
PetsNo dog rule is posted on this site's Forest Service page. Check with the White Mountain National Forest before you go.
SeasonMid-May to mid-October (Forest Service).

Waterfall Parking (agency-listed)

No sourced trailhead point, so none is shown.

View Map & Directions

Managed by: White Mountain National Forest (Saco Ranger District)

The Hike

Route: Short paved walkway from the parking area to a footbridge over the gorge. A path continues to Falls Pond, with a mile-long trail around the pond (Forest Service).
Difficulty: Paved walkway (Forest Service).

Facilities

Parking: Large parking area with restrooms, eight miles west of Conway on the Kancamagus Highway. Day use $5 per vehicle (Forest Service). Directions to the parking area
Fees: $5 per vehicle per day (Forest Service)

Day use: $5 per vehicle per day. Season: mid-May to mid-October.
About eight miles west of Conway on the Kancamagus Highway. Restrooms at the parking area.
A mile-long trail circles Falls Pond, a popular fishing area.
Swimming in or jumping into the gorge is prohibited and strictly enforced.

From the managing agency's page, checked 2026-11-01.

Tips & Safety

Swimming: Swimming in or jumping into the gorge is prohibited and strictly enforced (Forest Service). Wikipedia notes the ban followed a near-fatal accident in 1942.
Pets: No dog rule is posted on this site's Forest Service page. Check with the White Mountain National Forest before you go.
Season: Mid-May to mid-October (Forest Service).

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: Height, Formal difficulty rating, Accessibility, Dog rules. We leave these out instead of guessing.