Sabbaday Falls

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

A waterfall in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, managed by White Mountain National Forest. An easy 15-minute walk on an evenly graded gravel trail, with a stone staircase and walkway next to the falls.

Short walkNo swimming

Photo: F McGady, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Sabbaday Falls

Overview The Hike Facilities Tips & Safety

Overview

Waterfall heightNot verified No source publishes a height.
Hike detailsAn easy 15-minute walk on an evenly graded gravel trail, with a stone staircase and walkway next to the falls (Forest Service).
ParkingPaved lot on the Kancamagus Highway, 15 miles west of Conway. Picnic tables. Fee site spring through fall; no fee in winter (Forest Service).
PetsNo dog rule is posted on this site's Forest Service page. Check with the White Mountain National Forest before you go.
SeasonFees are collected spring through fall (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: An easy 15-minute walk on an evenly graded gravel trail, with a stone staircase and walkway next to the falls (Forest Service).
Difficulty: Easy (Forest Service).

Facilities

Parking: Paved lot on the Kancamagus Highway, 15 miles west of Conway. Picnic tables. Fee site spring through fall; no fee in winter (Forest Service). Directions to the parking area
Fees: Fee spring through fall; none in winter (Forest Service)

Fee site spring through fall. No fee is collected in winter.
About 15 miles west of Conway on the Kancamagus Highway, from a paved parking lot.
Interpretive panels explain the geology of the falls.
Picnic tables in the parking lot. The page mentions restrooms but its amenity list says they are not available.

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

Tips & Safety

Swimming: Swimming is not allowed (Forest Service).
Pets: No dog rule is posted on this site's Forest Service page. Check with the White Mountain National Forest before you go.
Season: Fees are collected spring through fall (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.