Purgatory Falls

Location:

Southern NH, 15 miles northwest of Nashua, NH
West of the town of Milford, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 16 miles
Time: 35 minutes
Parking: at MacLellan trailhead parking lot (Lower Falls)
Roads:
- Route 101A northwest
- Route 101 west
- North River Road
- Old Wilton Road (for about 0.2 miles, trailhead parking is on the left)

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 1/2 mile (or more)
Time: 1/2 hour (or more)
Trail: MacLellan Trail
Trail Map: Purgatory Brook Trails

Nature Walk:

Hilly terrain along brook.

Winter Accessibility:

Available year round

Sidenote:

The Upper Falls can be accessed via a separate trailhead off Purgatory Falls Road.
Or, it is possible to hike the Puragtory Brook Trail for 3 miles between the two falls.

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