Sabbaday Falls
Who doesn’t love a scenic waterfall surrounded by vibrant fall foliage? If you’re into easy fall hikes and stunning views, this is the hike for you.
When exploring New Hampshire in autumn, you quickly learn that you can see great foliage from the car. In fact, we found ourselves driving around more than we planned to.
Which makes Sabbaday Falls a great stop for anyone in need of stretching their legs.
The flat trail is less than one mile long (0.7 miles) which makes this a great pit stop that requires very little effort.
This is an easy hike with great fall foliage and a pretty waterfall, so crowds are all but guaranteed. If you’d like to avoid crowds, try arriving early and don’t forget your mask regardless of when you visit.
Tip: We saw tons of kids out on the trail, it’s a great hike for all skill levels. Just remember to bring hiking boots with traction, this trail gets slippery!
Zealand Falls Hut via Zealand Trail
Since we planned to spend a full week in New England during fall, we decided to do research on great hikes. We’re active people by nature and love exploring new areas on foot.
We were excited to learn about the Zealand Trail — a relatively flat 2.8 mile trail that cuts through a forest before spitting you out at a scenic waterfall.
My husband and I had a blast soaking in the fresh mountain air and brilliant colors. And since we didn’t run into many folks on the trail, it felt like we practically had the entire forest to ourselves.
As you know, solitude is hard to come by (especially during peak fall foliage in the White Mountains), so we took advantage of the quiet time and enjoyed the experience immensely.
