Sabbaday Falls
New Hampshire · 45-foot drop · White Mountain National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-23
Sabbaday Falls is a 45-foot cascade on Sabbaday Brook in the White Mountain National Forest, reached by a 0.4-mile wheelchair-accessible gravel path off the Kancamagus Highway. The falls drop in three stages through a narrow flume carved into the granite.
The trail
0.4 miles each way, rated easy with 50 feet of elevation gain. Sabbaday Falls picnic area off the Kancamagus Highway (NH-112). Accessible toilets at the trailhead.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabbaday Falls (this page) | — | 45 ft | easy · 0.4 mi | Y | $5 |
| Norway Rapids | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Pitcher Falls | 6 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Champney Falls | 6 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Fletcher Cascades | 6 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Great Falls | 7 mi | 49 ft | — | Y | Free |
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Questions visitors ask about Sabbaday Falls
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How tall is Sabbaday Falls?
Sabbaday Falls is 45 feet (13.7 m) tall. Height is sourced from USFS White Mountain National Forest.
Is Sabbaday Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Sabbaday Falls is inside White Mountain National Forest. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Sabbaday Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (White Mountain National Forest permits leashed dogs in most areas). Always leash and pack out waste.
Is Sabbaday Falls wheelchair accessible?
Yes — Sabbaday Falls has a wheelchair-accessible viewing area with ADA parking. Conditions can change seasonally; verify with the land manager before driving.
Can you swim at Sabbaday Falls?
No — swimming is not safe or not allowed at Sabbaday Falls. The flume's narrow chute and surrounding rails make swimming unsafe and prohibited — visitors stay on the boardwalk and viewing platforms.
When is the best time to visit Sabbaday Falls?
Peak flow is typically May, June, July, August, September, October. Season-wise: spring, summer, fall. Snowmelt and recent rain affect day-to-day volume.
Is there a fee to visit Sabbaday Falls?
Yes — entry costs around $5. Most White Mountain National Forest entrances accept the America the Beautiful annual pass.
How far is Sabbaday Falls from a major city?
Sabbaday Falls is 8 miles from Bartlett (about 11 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
43.9940, -71.3962
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-23
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