A broad, roughly 30-foot rocky cascade on Purgatory Brook on conservation land straddling Lyndeborough and Mont Vernon. The lower falls are reached by a short, easy walk, with upper and middle falls farther upstream for a longer loop.
At 30 ft, it stands above roughly 24% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Lower Purgatory Falls sits on Purgatory Brook. You'll find it in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. It is protected within Town of Mont Vernon / Lyndeborough conservation land.
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.6 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Lyndeborough, the closest town.
When to go: Spring and after heavy rain (Apr-Jun). Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
