Diana's Baths is a popular scenic destination and swimming area along Lucy Brook in the White Mountain National Forest. Just a few miles from North Conway, Diana's Baths is a high use area during the summer and on most weekends throughout the summer and fall. Visitors should come prepared with alternate activity plans in the event the parking area is full. Roadside parking is strictly prohibited.
The unique pools and cascades of Diana's Baths are accessed by traveling 0.6 miles up the Moat Mountain Trail from the Diana's Baths parking area. This section of the Moat Mountain Trail is an ADA-accessible trail with an improved gravel surface approximately 6 feet in width, rising gently uphill to the cascades. Benches and interpretive signage are located along the trail.
NOTE: Diana's Baths is a high use area, especially in the summer and on weekends. Visitors should come prepared with alternate activity plans in the event the parking area is full. Due to safety concerns, parking along the roadway at this location is strictly prohibited.
Fees: Day use of the Diana's Baths parking area is $5.00 per vehicle
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Diana's Baths / Moat Mountain Trailhead: From downtown North Conway, head West on River Road. In 1 mile, River Road turns to West Side Road; continue straight on West Side Road for 1.4 miles, and Diana's Baths is located on the left.
NOTE: Diana's Baths is a high use area, especially in the summer and on weekends. Visitors should come prepared with alternate activity plans in the event the parking area is full. Due to safety concerns, parking along the roadway at this location is strictly prohibited.
Many people choose to hike this trail. For a less busy hike experience, consider visiting midweek, rather than on weekends. Use Trail Finder to identify other nearby trails. If the parking lot is full when you arrive, please choose another trail. Be considerate of your fellow trail enthusiasts - pass at safe distances, and move on from viewpoints if others are waiting.
The White Mountains are beautiful, but they can also be treacherous. Weather can change quickly. Many trails are narrow, steep and rocky. Educate yourself about the challenges you will encounter on the trail you plan to hike. Visit the hikeSafe website to learn more about how to prepare for hiking in the White Mountains.
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