Gibbs Falls is located in Bean's Grant NH in Crawford Notch which is located
within the White Mountain National Forest. We have visited Gibbs Falls along Crawford Path.
See below for the complete details about this NH waterfall, including detailed information, photos and
a video.
Directions to Gibbs
Falls: Rt. 302 across the street from
the Appalachian Mountain Club in Carroll NH you will see a large
sign for Crawford Path. Enter there and take a left into the large parking lot for
Crawford Path. At the far side of the parking lot on the right hand
side is Crawford Connector which will take you across the street to
the Crawford Path trail heading to Gibbs Falls.
Information About Gibbs Falls & Crawford Path: Pets are
allowed, be sure to bring a leash and a bag to collect dog
droppings. Bathrooms are available at the parking area only.
Crawford Path is located in the White Mountain National Forest. The
trail quickly gains 300+ feet of elevation. This trail will give you
the feeling you are deep in the forest. The smell of the pines here
are something you want to put in a bottle. The trail also gives you
the feeling you are about to see a Moose or a bear. On our trip here
we didn't see either, but it was a lot of fun. The trail looks like
it is normally well maintained. The day we went, there was a large
tree blocking the trail which we had to go around. All of the muddy
spots were either bridged or rocks were placed like steps over the
mud. On this trail you won't hear the waterfall until you are almost
there, unlike many of the other waterfalls we visited. This may be
due to the thick forest and the fact we weren't following the stream. Once you arrive, you will see a footbridge.
Best waterfall photos are taken from the bridge, depending on the
water height. Also, while you are there, be sure to take the trail
to "Crawford Cliff." This trail is less than .1 of a mile and before
you reach the Crawford Cliff it will take you to "The Pool" slightly
upstream from Gibbs Falls. To the Southeast of the bridge at Gibbs
Falls you will also see the old foundation remains of some sort of
mill that used to use the power of the falls to run the mill.
Another point worth mentioning:
According to a sign at Gibbs Falls (shown below), there is a second
trail that leads from Rt. 302 to Gibbs Falls that is only .2 of a
mile. It appears this trail follows the falls down the mountain. We
did not take this trail during this hike.
Photos of Crawford Path:
Appalachian Mountain Club (Crawford Path is
Across the street, up the hill from here)
Crawford Path Parking Lot Entrance
Crawford Path Parking Lot (a view from the
Crawford Path trailhead looking towards the entrance)
Signs Posted at the Crawford Path Trailhead
The Crawford Connector to Crawford Path Trailhead
The Crawford Connector to Crawford Path Trailhead
Bridge at Gibbs Falls
Gibbs Falls
Gibbs Falls
Sign Near Gibbs Falls Showing a Shorter Trail to Rt. 302
