Pinkham Notch (White Mountain)

Pinkham Notch is a gap in the White Mountains between the Presidential Range and Wildcat Range.  Much of the area is part of the Androscoggin Ranger District of White Mountain National Forest and there are countless outdoor recreation opportunities.  The area contains Wildcat Ski Area, AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and numerous trails leading to mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls.

Directions:

From Gorham, head south on NH-16 for 10.6 miles and turn right into the parking for AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. This is a very popular area and the parking can fill up. No parking on NH-16; overflow parking available at Wildcat Mountain Ski Area that is 0.8 miles north on NH-16.

Points of Interest:

Crystal Cascade:

Crystal Cascade is a beautiful 100-foot waterfall along Tuckerman Ravine Trail.

Glen Ellis Falls:

Glen Ellis Falls is a beautiful 66-foot waterfall into a green pool.

Thompson Lower Falls:

Lower Thompson Falls is the first waterfall along the creek and easiest to visit.

Thompson Middle Falls:

Middle Thompson Falls is just upstream of the lower falls.

Thompson Upper Falls:

Upper Thompson Falls is a really cool waterfall that splits into multiple streams.

Thompson Fourth Falls:

Thompson Fourth Falls is the highest waterfall and is difficult to reach.

Blog Entries:

28-Aug-2021: White Mountain Waterfalls

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recarea/?recid=74505

Appalachian Mountain Club website: https://www.outdoors.org/destinations/massachusetts-and-new-hampshire/joe-dodge-lodge/