From the Appalachia Trailhead, a series of beautiful falls along Snyder Brook are a short walk from the parking area along a network of relatively gentle waterside trails. Gordon Fall is the closest fall from the trailhead, reached by following the Fallsway Trail from the east end of the parking lot across the Presidential Rail Trail, and 0.1 miles up towards Snyder Brook. Continuing on Fallsway Trail, Lower and Upper Salroc Falls are another 0.3 miles uphill, where the trail rejoins with the Valley Way Trail. Tama Fall can be reached by turning up Valley Way and immediately onto the spur trail for Tama Fall. Hikers can return to the parking lot by either crossing above the Fall to the Brookbank Trail and following it back downstream on the other side of the bank. retracing their steps on Fallsway Trail, or walking most directly back down Valley Way to the trailhead.
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These trails are managed by the White Mountains National Forest and maintained by the Randolph Mountain Club. For more information, contact:
Appalachia Trailhead: From I-93 North, take Exit 35 for US-3 North after passing through Franconia Notch. Head north on US-3 10.5 miles to Twin Mountain, and continue north through town another 2 miles for NH-115 N. Take NH-115 N 9.5 miles to US-2, then turn right/east for Gorham. In 7.1 miles, the Appalachia Trailhead is on your right.
From Gorham: Head west on US-2 for 6.7 miles, and the Appalachia Trailhead is on your left.
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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