Glen Ellis Downstream Pools
Pinkham Grant · Pinkham Notch
Glen Ellis Downstream Pools gives the Glen Ellis corridor a separate lower-water swim-and-wade page built around calmer downstream pockets rather than the main waterfall overlook.
Key facts
Swimming
Flow-dependent po…
Access
Short walk below main falls acc…
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
Visitors planning a Glen Ellis Downstream Pools stop
Visitors planning a repeatable summer swim stop
People comfortable around river current and uneven ledges
Skip
Heavy rain has recently changed water conditions
You need lifeguarded swimming conditions
You are not comfortable scouting current, depth, and entry points
Before you go
- Check recent conditions before committing to the water or ledges.
- Use caution on wet rock and keep children close.
- Respect signs, closures, and private property boundaries.
- Pack out trash and leave the corridor cleaner than you found it.
- Cold mountain water and slick footing are common here.