Kinsman Falls — Attraction in Lincoln

Great waterfall that doesn’t take much effort to get to. Perfect for kids. The trail can be steep at times and is rocky so keep that in mind. With that said, it doesn’t take long to et to kinsman falls, maybe .5 miles from The Basin.

I stop here almost every time I am in the area. Start your hike at The Basin (exit right off 93) and take the Basin Cascade Trail to Kinsman falls. You will see many small cascades and waterfalls on the way to Kinsman falls. You can continue up the trail further to Rocky GLENN Falls if your feeling up to it.

There are a few other short hikes in the area that are worth it. It’s easy to spend a whole day...

Lovely waterfall to visit, my favorite of the 3 along the trail that are past the main attraction of course (the Basin). It’s worth the roughly 2 mile round trip hike to visit on its own, or taking this route if you’re looking to get to Kinsman or Lonesome Lake. I’d consider this a light to moderate hike as a seasoned WMNF hiker. When I ventured out last week, conditions were manageable without spikes, but I could see that changing quickly depending on recent weather. I look forward to coming back here after the snow...

Beautiful little waterfall, specially during the autumn because you can find it surrounded by warm colors. Kinsman Falls is about 20 feet tall and remarkably narrow. It takes a half-mile hike along the Basin Cascade Trail to reach, which weeds out some of the crowds that swarm the Franconia Notch Valley. Arrive early, especially during the fall season, if you don't want to deal with a crowded...