So I totally came here off season when the leaves have completely fallen off the trees which was quite eerie but beautiful. Google Maps brought me to the correct«parking» area for Upper Falls but my friend and I had no idea we could park there; the sign was so small. Please, whoever manages the trails, update the signs because it’s so hard to spot! We ended up driving in circles until realizing it was the correct area. The trail is a bit confusing. You can easily walk the wrong direction, if you are not constantly keeping an eye out for the markers. My favorite part about this hike is the multiple waterfalls; small but beautiful. I know people can swim in the river but it looked quite dirty. We didn’t hike the entire way to the Lower Falls. The hike from the beginning to the last waterfall is about 45 mins, so about 1 and a half hours round trip for us. Easy but challenging when maneuvering up and down to see each waterfall. Purgatory Falls was an okay hike. I’m from Massachusetts, so driving here again wouldn’t be worth it. The experience was underwhelming. It makes sense for locals though. They REALLY need to update the signs that mark the parking area; bigger and brighter!
Sarah P.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Greenfield, NH
Very pretty waterfall for a short hike perfect when your not looking for something strenuous but theirs a lot of broken glass from teenagers partying and I always hike barefoot and I appreciate a challenge and it’s not.
Lisa L.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Derry, NH
I read a lot of rave reviews for this trail, but I pretty much feel like, okay, I’ve seen it, done it, don’t really feel the need to go back. If you want a close hike that doesn’t have a ton of elevation involved, it is a good little workout at around 6 miles. There is plenty of variety along the trail, including waterfalls, bridges, thick woods, and fields. We planned on hiking to the Lower Falls and swimming, but there were a few teenagers spacing out on a rock smack in the middle of the only deep part, so we hung back in the shallow end and just sat in the water for a little bit. We would’ve done it earlier on the path, but a lot of the river appears very dirty and frothy. Many parts were just dried up, so I suppose in a rainier season it would’ve held more beauty than it did this day. Of course, my review may be a little skewed since a hornet came up and stung me for no reason while I was walking along, minding my own business… so the last 3 miles were done with a swollen, burning thumb. Unfortunately, that will be my lasting impression of the place… the trail where I was stung! Yes, I am a big baby when it comes to bees and wasps and other mean insects. If you live in the area, and you don’t have time to drive to the mountains, it is an alright hike-just don’t expect to be overly dazzled with any kind of a big payoff.
Robert N.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Nashua, NH
Purgatory Brook is an almost six mile long river, in southern New Hampshire, lying between the towns of Lyndeborough and Mont Vernon. A series of hiking trails cut through and along it, and as one hikes south, one passes three waterfalls, named Upper Falls, Middle Falls and Lower Falls. The northern falls were a tourist destination in the late 19th and early 20th century, when the area was home to a number of hotels which served people from the greater Boston area. The upper falls and middle can be reached from Lyndeborough. One has to drive to the end of Purgatory Falls Road, and park at the end of the dirt road. The views from the upper falls are fantastic!
