Thoreau Falls
New Hampshire · 80-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Thoreau Falls is a waterfall in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It drops roughly 80 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thoreau Falls (this page) | — | 80 ft | — | — | — |
| Zealand Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Ripley Falls | 4 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Arethusa Falls | 4 mi | 138 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Flume Cascade | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Bemis Falls | 5 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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How tall is Thoreau Falls?
Thoreau Falls is 80 feet (24.384 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Thoreau Falls from a major city?
Thoreau Falls is 12 miles from Bartlett (about 16 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.1693, -71.4726
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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