Glen Ellis Falls is located in Jackson NH. We have not yet visited
Glen Ellis Falls in Jackson, but it is on our list of waterfalls in New
Hampshire that we will be collecting detailed information, photos and videos
on in the future.
Directions to Glen Ellis
Falls: Take Rt. 16 to Pinkham Notch in the White Mountain
National Forest. 1/2 mile South of the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
is the parking area on the West side of the road. The trail and
parking area and very clearly marked as show below. Walk through the tunnel under the road, down
the rocks steps to the base of Glen Ellis Falls.
Information About Glen Ellis Falls: Glen Ellis
Falls is by far one of the best waterfalls in New Hampshire. It is
easy to get to, has a well maintained trail, signs that give you
some of the history of Glen Ellis waterfall and Ellis River, and
above all an experience that you won't forget. Glen Ellis has great
water flow all year long and the pounding water that you can not
only hear, but also feel under your feet, will remind you of the
shear power of the water at Glen Ellis Falls.
From the very
beginning of your short journey to Glen Ellis Falls, you will be
surprised, first by the fact the trail starts under the highway and
all the work that has gone into making the trail to Glen Ellis Falls
Accessible by almost everyone. Even the handrails made out of logs,
the steps made from granite and the viewing areas, one at the top,
another half way down the falls and the last one at the base of Glen
Ellis Falls. You will immediately be surprised by the green water in
the pool in the Ellis River just before Glen Ellis Falls. The green
water is due to high amounts of nutrients but provides a spectacular
color, adding to the excitement of Glen Ellis Falls. Further down
stream as the trail continues, you will notice the river suddenly
disappears, a little unexpectedly, you arrive at the top of the
falls. If you dare, be sure to observe the falls from the top
observation area where it gives you a straight down view of Glen
Ellis Falls. As you descend down the steps, you will find yourself
at the base of Glen Ellis Falls where there you will find the best
places for photos. Only drawback is your camera lens and camera will
get wet. The spray from the falls are incredible.
Keep in mind that this waterfall is almost
always a busy place. We went there on a weekday, just after the Fall
Foliage leaf peepers were gone, and also just before sunset and we
were alone to enjoy this unique waterfall. A very rare chance. The
park closes at 10:00pm for those who want to enjoy the waterfall on
a romantic moonlit night.
Weddings
at Glen Ellis Falls: If you are interested in having a
wedding at Glen Ellis Falls, expect that you wont be alone. You will
want to contact the town of Jackson for information about having a
wedding at the Falls. Glen Ellis Falls are easily accessed, there is
some room at the base, not a lot but maybe enough for a small
wedding.
Photos of Glen Ellis
Falls:
Glen
Ellis Fall Sign on Rt. 16
Trail to Glen Ellis Falls
Sign For "Geology of Glen Ellis Falls" (Sign
reads: Thirty thousand ears ago the ice age greatly changed the
appearance of this area. The grinding action of ice steepened the
valley walls and carved bowl-like cirques into the terrain. The
falls is believed to have been created following a series of
avalanches from overhanging cliffs on the East side of the valley.
The Ellis River which flowed uninterrupted during pre-glacial times
was forced by the violence and struggles of the land masses to
plunge over the headwall of a glacial cirque.")
Nicely Maintained Trail to Glen Ellis Falls
Series of Stone Steps Along The Trail to Glen Ellis Falls
Sign For the Glen Ellis River (Sign reads: "It's
waters begin their downward flow from the Eastern slopes of Mount
Washington (elevation 6,288 ft). Near Glen New Hampshire, it
joins the Saco River which meanders through Maine to the Atlantic
Ocean.")
Green Water in the Ellis River in a Pool Near Glen Ellis
Falls
Glen Ellis Falls
Sign at the Base of Glen Ellis Falls (Sign
reads: "Glen Ellis Falls Height 64 FT. Here the forces of
nature provide their own spectacular show. The fall of water attests
to the tremendous powers of moving water. From the snow-covered or
rain-drenched peaks this river is born to feed others. In the few
seconds this message held your interest, a minimum of 600 gallons of
water have passed this point. At this rate, the daily needs to a
city of 25,000 people would be satisfied. Water, indispensible to
the needs of man, is one of the resources of the White Mountain
National Forest.")
Video of Glen Ellis Falls
Don't let this video of Glen Ellis Falls fool you... The
water falling 64' straight down is powerful, making the ground
vibrate and leaving spray on your camera lens.
