
Ripley Falls and Frankenstein Cliffs Loop
Bartlett, New Hampshire
6.5 mi
Distance
2,165 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 57m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Ripley Falls and Frankenstein Cliffs Loop is a loop trail in Crawford Notch State Park, managed by the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It is 6.5 miles long and gains 2,165 feet. The nearest town is Bartlett, New Hampshire, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 443 ft |
| High point | 1.3 mi | 780 ft |
| End | 6.5 mi | 443 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Source of truth
- Crawford Notch State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Bartlett, NH · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Carroll County, NH
- Jurisdiction:
- Crawford Notch State Park · New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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