Sabbaday Falls
Sabbaday Falls
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- Sandra P6 contributionsWell worth the short stop!Awesome! Very short walk/hike into the falls along a smooth trail. We saw someone pushing a baby stroller along it, which was probably a pretty bumpy ride for baby, but they made it work. It's a quick outing, maybe you can stretch to 30 min but it's fascinating to examine the fault lines that are clearly on display and called out on the tourist information boards nicely. You'll want to see the falls from both above and below as each offers a unique view. Well worth your time!! They do ask for $5 parking pass but only accept cash at this location (there are machines at other stops in the park that accept credit cards). Even after a rainy period, we didn't encounter any mud and it wasn't slippery.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 June 2023
- Th3HappyTravelerReynoldsburg, Ohio192 contributionsNice in Sept but probably even better in OctoberRight off the Kancamagus Scenic Highway, this trail is fairly short but with a big pay-off at the end. Easy to follow trail with boardwalks that take you close to the falls. Don’t pass this up if you’re in the area—great place to stretch your legs between Lincoln & Conway.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 22 June 2023
- TravelingBum10United States2,702 contributionsLoved itThis one is a short hike to the falls. Some of it is uphill but it is not too bad. The parking cost $5 but once you’ve paid it, it covers other parking lots. The waterfalls are beautiful! Definitely worth going. There’s a vault toilet In parking lot.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 July 2023
- ChrisHFrederick, Maryland521 contributionsGreat visitTwo adults visited Sabbaday Falls on the Kancamagus Highway in Albany, NH on a Monday in late August 2023. The parking lot wasn't full. The 0.3 mile trail to the falls leads to an uphill climb along a mostly graded easy-to-walk path, although the part at the end gets quite steep leading from the base to the head of the falls. The entire walk was beautiful and very cooling on a hot day from the spray from the falls. It is a popular site, so YMMV regarding available parking. Leashed dogs are welcome. Note that the pit toilets were far from clean the afternoon we were there, even though they had a sign they had been cleaned that morning. As noted by others, there is a $5 parking fee that can be used the same day at other White Mountain parking areas or if you don't have an annual pass.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 September 2023
- MidwestKathMDetroit, Michigan910 contributionsAwesome natural experience from the water falling down to the rock bed below!What a beautiful natural sight to enjoy! It was a rainy day, but we decided to stop and walk to the falls. Imagine that people have been coming to this beautiful inspirational site for centuries!! Walking in, you first encounter the rock bed and pool at the bottom of the falls. There is a sturdy wooden walkway taking you up to the brink of the falls. Stunning views up and down! Take your time. Take a deep breath. Enjoy the soothing sounds of water crashing down. And walk down slowly, taking it all in. I would love to see the Falls on a sunny day with the rays filtering down from the treetops!Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 October 2023
- Chris C1 contributionVery nice, short hikeVery easy & short hike. I went on a Sunday at the end of foliage, parking was crazy but doable. Not much foliage but Not much foliage but I love the red & orange leaves on the rocks. Even with my tripod I was able to work around all the people to get some good photos.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 16 October 2023
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fewarechosen
Nashville, TN46 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Our small dog and my elderly parents (one with a knee replacement) had no trouble walking to the falls. The trail is well maintained and wide enough for folks to pass easily. Parking is limited, but you can park on the road. There is an outhouse type bathroom at the parking lot. Beautiful scenery and definitely worth the stop.
Written 20 October 2023
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Chris C
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Oct. 2023 • Family
Very easy & short hike. I went on a Sunday at the end of foliage, parking was crazy but doable. Not much foliage but Not much foliage but I love the red & orange leaves on the rocks. Even with my tripod I was able to work around all the people to get some good photos.
Written 16 October 2023
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI910 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
What a beautiful natural sight to enjoy! It was a rainy day, but we decided to stop and walk to the falls. Imagine that people have been coming to this beautiful inspirational site for centuries!! Walking in, you first encounter the rock bed and pool at the bottom of the falls. There is a sturdy wooden walkway taking you up to the brink of the falls. Stunning views up and down! Take your time. Take a deep breath. Enjoy the soothing sounds of water crashing down. And walk down slowly, taking it all in. I would love to see the Falls on a sunny day with the rays filtering down from the treetops!
Written 3 October 2023
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siddy666
Montreal, Canada315 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Solo
You should definitely make time to visit these falls when traversing the Kancamagus highway; definitely one the highlights
Pros:
Fairly short trail
Interpretative signs well placed
Good size parking
Nice steps leading up and down the falls; lots of good photo-taking opportunities
Cons:
A bit steep towards the end of the trial; be warned
Visit shouldn't take more than 45min or so, but I would highly recommending seeing at least once
Pros:
Fairly short trail
Interpretative signs well placed
Good size parking
Nice steps leading up and down the falls; lots of good photo-taking opportunities
Cons:
A bit steep towards the end of the trial; be warned
Visit shouldn't take more than 45min or so, but I would highly recommending seeing at least once
Written 12 September 2023
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sanju_222323
New Jersey14,126 contributions
Oct. 2022 • Friends
less than a half-mile hike is required to view the picturesque waterfalls that make this one of the Kanc's most popular stops. it is one of the most visited waterfalls in New Hampshire and it can be a bit challenging to find a spot to park either in the lot or along the road. it is a 10-15 minute walk to the fall.
You can peek at the lower falls and pool at the base, or climb up along the stairway to the top of the falls. There you can see a 45′ drop to the pool below.
Note: here we saw the board -Self-service pay station: instructions to pay the nominal fee. so if you have not paid earlier, pls do so.
Restrooms are also available.
You can peek at the lower falls and pool at the base, or climb up along the stairway to the top of the falls. There you can see a 45′ drop to the pool below.
Note: here we saw the board -Self-service pay station: instructions to pay the nominal fee. so if you have not paid earlier, pls do so.
Restrooms are also available.
Written 7 September 2023
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ChrisH
Frederick, MD521 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Two adults visited Sabbaday Falls on the Kancamagus Highway in Albany, NH on a Monday in late August 2023. The parking lot wasn't full. The 0.3 mile trail to the falls leads to an uphill climb along a mostly graded easy-to-walk path, although the part at the end gets quite steep leading from the base to the head of the falls. The entire walk was beautiful and very cooling on a hot day from the spray from the falls. It is a popular site, so YMMV regarding available parking. Leashed dogs are welcome. Note that the pit toilets were far from clean the afternoon we were there, even though they had a sign they had been cleaned that morning. As noted by others, there is a $5 parking fee that can be used the same day at other White Mountain parking areas or if you don't have an annual pass.
Written 2 September 2023
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snapshotsofzen
Denver, CO216 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
Definitely worth a stop if you are in Conway or the Kancagamus highway. It’s a short up hill climb and you can see the beautiful falls. We went in the evening when there were less people. Absolutely beautiful!
Written 30 July 2023
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TravelingBum10
United States2,702 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
This one is a short hike to the falls. Some of it is uphill but it is not too bad. The parking cost $5 but once you’ve paid it, it covers other parking lots. The waterfalls are beautiful! Definitely worth going. There’s a vault toilet In parking lot.
Written 14 July 2023
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Th3HappyTraveler
Reynoldsburg, OH192 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Family
Right off the Kancamagus Scenic Highway, this trail is fairly short but with a big pay-off at the end. Easy to follow trail with boardwalks that take you close to the falls. Don’t pass this up if you’re in the area—great place to stretch your legs between Lincoln & Conway.
Written 23 June 2023
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Sandra P
6 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
Awesome! Very short walk/hike into the falls along a smooth trail. We saw someone pushing a baby stroller along it, which was probably a pretty bumpy ride for baby, but they made it work. It's a quick outing, maybe you can stretch to 30 min but it's fascinating to examine the fault lines that are clearly on display and called out on the tourist information boards nicely. You'll want to see the falls from both above and below as each offers a unique view. Well worth your time!! They do ask for $5 parking pass but only accept cash at this location (there are machines at other stops in the park that accept credit cards). Even after a rainy period, we didn't encounter any mud and it wasn't slippery.
Written 13 June 2023
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Is there any charges to visit the waterfalls?
Hupchurch
98 contributions
Only to park but the $5 covers all the state parking for the day
Ofri N
2 contributions
Hii, we want to spend the night at the sabbaday falls area, does anyone knows about good place to stay at? We are looking for somewhere cheap and clous to the hike. Ani information about kamping saits will be helpful as well.
Todd L.
Phoenix, AZ207 contributions
The closest lodging to Sabbaday other than camping areas would be the Kancamagus Swift River Inn or the Darby Field Inn in Conway
TiffanyG48
Salisbury, MD
Are dogs allowed?
EnjoyFreePower
New Hampshire156 contributions
Yes, I always see dogs on leashes walking up to the falls.
Mary H
Saugus, MA26 contributions
We will be driving on the Kangamangus Hwy and would like to stop at Sabbaday Falls. Is it easy to find? Are there signs on the road leading us to it or should I rely on my GPS? Thanks a bunch!
bullman99
San Jose, CA281 contributions
It should be easy to find - but keep your eyes peeled for the parking lot signs. We missed it on the first pass, but just turned around and came back.
However, strongly recommend that you stop at the White Mountains Visitors Center (Exit 32 on I-93). The folks there are super helpful and can give you a map not just to Sabbaday Falls but other falls in that area as well.
If you are coming from I-93, Sabbaday Falls is about 21 miles from the interstate (going East on 112).
Hope this helps!
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