Falling Waters Trail
Lafayette Place, Franconia, NH 03580
8 miles of trails
Follow the shaded Falling Waters Trail in Franconia, New Hampshire, past three cascading waterfalls to Mount Little Haystack's ridge. Dog owners value the water access for hydration, plus parking and trash cans. Leashed dogs only on this Franconia Notch route.
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- Park
- Falling Waters Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Franconia, New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 44.1419, -71.6814
- Trail miles
- 8
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.5 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 8 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Iconic Franconia Notch trail past 3 waterfalls to Mt Little Haystack ridge (Franconia Ridge Loop). Leashed dogs.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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