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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in New Hampshire. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Arethusa Falls

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Arethusa Falls on Bemis Brook are considered the highest single-stage waterfall accessible by hiking trail in New England. The hike to Arethusa Falls on the trail of the same name …

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Mount Monadnock Summit

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Mount Monadnock is known as America's Favorite Mountain with approximately 35 miles of maintained hiking trails. The mountain is nearly 1,000 ft higher than any other mountain peak within 30 …

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Mount Chocorua Summit

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You are standing at the top of Chocorua Mountain. Its easily identifiable summit is famous for its beauty but also for its legend: It takes its name from a short …

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Mount Washington Summit

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Mount Washington, at 6,288 feet high, is the highest elevation in the northeastern United States. This fact alone and the fantastic view attract many visitors every year. Although the summit …

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Glen Ellis Falls

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Glen Ellis Falls is one of the best waterfalls in New Hampshire for many reasons. It is easy to get to, has a well maintained path with signs telling you …

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Bemis Falls

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The 'Bemis Brook Falls' are located below the 'Arethusa Falls' and can be reached on the 'Bemis Brook Waterfalls Trail'. This alternative route to the 'Arethusa Falls' runs along the …

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Whitehorse Ledge

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Whitehorse Ledge is one of the major rock climbing areas of New England and, together with Cathedral Ledge, looms over the town of North Conway, The cliff is more than …

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Cathedral Ledge

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The 'Cathedral Ledge' is the epicenter of traditional climbing in New Hampshire. The area near the town of North Conway in the 'Saco River Valley' offers routes of all levels …

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Mount Jackson Summit

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Mount Jackson is one of the two southernmost peaks of the Presidential Range. Getting to its summit is an excellent hike both in winter and summer.

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Falling Waters Trail

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The Falling Waters Trail is a 2.6-mile round-trip hike to Little Haystack Mountain, known for its beautiful waterfalls. Starting from the Trailhead Parking Lot or Lafayette Campground, hikers first encounter …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in New Hampshire

Arethusa Falls

Mount Monadnock Summit

Mount Chocorua Summit

Mount Washington Summit

Glen Ellis Falls

Bemis Falls

Whitehorse Ledge

Cathedral Ledge

Mount Jackson Summit

Falling Waters Trail

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