Dixville Notch offers several distinct destinations for time outdoors: waterfalls, trails to viewpoints, and a loop hike that takes a long afternoon. Dixville Notch State Park covers 127 acres; Route 26 runs through the notch. Travelers can experience the area through individual natural attractions, longer hiking options, and its history. When choosing a place to stay, it helps to first consider which of these aspects will shape your visit.

Waterfalls in the State Park

The Huntington Cascades are at the heart of Dixville Notch State Park. A footpath to the upper falls takes about ten minutes. Trail conditions can vary; check them before your visit. Baby Flume is another waterfall destination: Its water drops a total of 18 feet over three tiers. The waterfall is less than 0.1 miles from a roadside parking area.

Hiking Trails with Different Destinations

The hiking trails in Dixville Notch State Park lead to Table Rock and nearby mountains. On the Table Rock Trail, the viewpoint itself is the destination: From there, views extend across Lake Gloriette and the entire notch. The Sanguinary Ledge Trail passes five viewpoints, offering a different focus. The Cohos Trail lets you hike Dixville Notch on a loop over a long afternoon. The Baldhead Shelter on the Dixville Notch section of the Cohos Trail offers views stretching 45 miles.

For day planning, the details indicate different time frames: the footpath to the upper Huntington Cascades takes about ten minutes, while the Cohos loop hike takes a long afternoon. This helps you distinguish a short walk to a waterfall from a longer hike. Also factor the varying trail conditions at the Cascades into your plans.

Historical Traces

The Dix House was a 25-room summer inn from which travelers from the White Mountains discovered Dixville Notch. With the construction of the Hampshire House in 1916, The Balsams developed into a large resort with 400 rooms. The Balsams’ Panorama Golf Course was built in 1912 as an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Donald Ross. Together, these landmarks show different aspects of the area’s history: the seasonal summer inn, the resort’s development, and the golf course as a historic design.

Accommodation and Travel Interests

If you’re looking for a vacation rental in Dixville Notch, first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: will it be mostly hiking and waterfalls, or would you also like to explore the area’s history?

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