Lower Falls on the Kancamagus Highway

Lower Falls on the Kancamagus Highway, Albany NH

Lower Falls is located on Rt. 112 (Kancamagus Highway) in Albany, NH. Once on the Kancamagus Highway, follow the Swift River on the North side of the road. Lower Falls is 7.4 miles East of Sabbaday Falls and 5.7 miles East of Rocky Gorge.

Lower Falls is well marked and has a nice parking area at Lower Falls Recreation Site. There is a picnic area and bathrooms. Lower Falls is a popular swimming area in the Summer months and it can get very busy here. If you wish to enjoy the falls, best times are on weekdays in the Spring or late Fall after the Fall Foliage Season. It is hard to photograph this waterfall during the summer months unless you intend on photographing the swimmers here. Lower Falls usually has decent water flow, even in the drier months of Summer. If you want to see Lower Falls with heavier water flow, stop by in the Spring during the Winter snow melt when the Swift River lives up to it’s name.

Waterfall weddings at Lower Falls: Lower Falls may be one of the best waterfalls in New Hampshire for a wedding as far as its accessibility. It’s close to the parking area and very scenically located in the White Mountain National Forest. The ease of access, parking and beauty make this worthy of putting on your list of waterfalls to consider for your outdoor NH wedding.