Dryad Falls Trail Overview
Located in Coos County, New Hampshire; Dryad Falls trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail ideal for hiking, nature walks and running. After a 5.2 miles hike, the trail opens up to a flat spot, where hikers can get an up-close view of about 55 feet of the majestic 300 feet-tall Dryad Falls, as it thunders down the foothills of the Mahoosuc Range.
But to reach the trailhead, hikers have to go through the Austin Brook trail off the North Road in Shelburne village. Although this route is relatively long, it can be shortened by driving down the Mill Brook rough road leading to a small parking lot where the Austin Brook bridge used to be. For visitors down for a strenuous hike, trekking may not be a bad idea, especially during spring when the road is muddy and soggy. It’s also more rewarding than driving as it offers a nice view of the high alpine Dream Lake and Gentian Pond. In spring, the Dryad Falls is usually raging with cascading waters thanks to the snowmelt and rain that transforms the falls from a wet cliff into a rip-roaring over-fall.
Considering Dryad Fall Trail's 608 meters of elevation, it is pretty steep which is made even worse by the bushwhacking needed as one tries to navigate. For this reason, hikers are encouraged to slip micro-spikes onto their hiking boots, in addition to dressing up warmly due to the chilly climate.
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