Ripley Falls Out and Back

Map of Ripley Falls Out and Back - Crawford Notch State Park - Kentucky Hiker Project

Map of Ripley Falls Out and Back, Crawford Notch State Park

Elevation Profile of Ripley Falls Out and Back - Crawford Notch State Park - Kentucky Hiker Project

Elevation Profile of Ripley Falls Out and Back, Crawford Notch State Park

Overview. This is a great, short hike leading to the gorgeous, cascading Ripley Falls. While other routes to this are available, this is the most direct path. The falls were impressive, beautiful, and relaxing with only one other hiking group on trail with us.

Route Type | Out and Back
Total Distance | 1.15 miles
Elevation Gain | 315 feet
Overall Difficulty | Moderate

GPS Waypoints
Trailhead | 44.181647, -71.398942
Ripley Falls-Ethan Pond Trail Split | 44.166300, -71.388017
Ripley Falls | 44.162533, -71.391861
Crawford Notch State Park Map

Parking. Limited parking is available at the trailhead located at the end of Willey House Station Road off US-302.

Trail Navigation. This is well marked and maintained trail that is easily navigated. Locate the trailhead at the far end of the parking lot and begin hiking uphill. Crossover the active railroad crossing and continue until reaching the Ripley Falls-Ethan Pond Trail Split. Go left at the fork and travel generally southwest before bending due south just before the falls. Enjoy your time here before retracing your steps back to the trailhead.

HIKER NOTE - Arethusa Falls. Add 5 miles and one of the most glamorous waterfalls in the Northeast by continuing out and back to Arethusa Falls.

CAUTION - Be Bear Aware. Black bear are plentiful in the region. Know Before You Go => US Forest Service Black Bear Safety Tips

CAUTION - Moose. Be aware and never approach moose. Leave a wide berth and turn back if needed.

Ripley Falls Trailhead Info Board - Crawford Notch State Park - Kentucky Hiker Project

Ripley Falls Trailhead Info Board, Crawford Notch State Park

Do NOT Walk on Tracks Sign - Crawford Notch State Park - Kentucky Hiker Project

Do NOT Walk on Tracks Sign, Crawford Notch State Park

Railroad Crossing on Ripley Falls Trail - Crawford Notch State Park - Kentucky Hiker Project

Railroad Crossing on Ripley Falls Trail, Crawford Notch State Park

Interesting Mushroom - Crawford Notch State Park - Kentucky Hiker Project

Interesting Mushroom, Crawford Notch State Park

Trail Split, Go Left - Crawford Notch State Park - Kentucky Hiker Project

Trail Split, Go Left, Crawford Notch State Park

Looking Up Ripley Falls - Crawford Notch State Park - Kentucky Hiker Project

Looking Up Ripley Falls, Crawford Notch State Park

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