Recreation area

Thompson Falls Trailhead

White Mountain National Forest · New Hampshire — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The trail begins by following the Wildcat Nature Trail, to the left of the base lodge at Wildcat Ski Area. The falls are a series of cascades on a brook flowing from Wildcat Mountain.

Getting there

Access to this trailhead is reached from the Wildcat Ski Area parking lot.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.