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Reading other people's reviews, I wanted to visit. A very short walk, starting at a tunnel that goes under the road 🛣️, an elevated well maintained trail and about 183 stairs, that's if you include the stairs to the observation areas and the three that lead to the edge of the river near the base of the waterfall. Scenic and popular! Thanks to all the rain 🌧️ we have had this year, the waterfall is not a trickle. There is a second small waterfall which could be a result of runoff from all the rain 🌧️ we have had this year. There is a collection box for collecting the $5 parking 🅿️ fee. I don't know what the $ is being spent on. There are large potholes in the lane leading to the parking 🅿️ area. There is a picnic 🧺 table with a grill. I would recommend combing a visit with another activity. There is a trail at the parking 🅿️ area.
Stephen PriestStephen Priest
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A stop at Glen Ellis is a must if you're a fan of waterfalls. A short hike from the parking lot, down a well maintained path, leads you to the first section of the falls. If you're not limited in mobility, you can proceed further down the stairs to the base of the falls with a couple different view points. The parking lot is usually on the heavy side as this is the parking for some nearby hiking trails, so the falls are usually pretty quiet. If you're an adventurous photographer, there's some good shots of the falls just off the path. Be careful, the rocks are slippery, and there is no cell service!
Mike SchofieldMike Schofield
20
One of my favorite places in the White Mountains. Park 10.5 miles up route 16 on the left. Walk under route 16 via tunnel. Some great swimming spots above and below. Best in April/May but always good. Stairs can be icy in April. Nice little spot 100 meters below the falls to hang out with water deep enough to swim around in. May also swim right at the falls in late June on but too powerful and cold in April. And once again, a stop at the Red Fox Grill on the way back is always a great ending to the day.
Jeff MorrisJeff Morris
40
These falls are 100% worth it, you do have to park on the other side of the highway and walk across in a passenger tunnel, then you start down the stairs and it like with each flight you unlock a new level of beauty and experience the power of time and water to cut through rock, shaping something that leaves you in awe. I highly recommend this hike to anyone that can do like 4 flights worth of stairs.
AnasAnas
00
***The parking lot and the tunnel used to get to the trail are currently closed for construction. We had to park at the side of the road and find a makeshift trail that led to the main trail.*** Trail is well maintained, and there's honestly not much walking to do to be able to see the views! There's stairs going downhill to be able to the view the waterfall from the bottom.
Jazz B.Jazz B.
00
Glen Ellis Falls is one of the easiest cascades to access in the region, with it being less than a 1/2 mile round trip!! It's hard to beat the sweat-to-reward ratio of this beautiful waterfall. A switchback with stairs will bring you down to the viewing area. Parking area is currently under construction, however, a nearby shoulder allows a few cars to park comfortably.
Benjamin MoreauBenjamin Moreau
10
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