Forty Foot Falls
Surry · Monadnock Region
Forty Foot Falls is a lesser-known Surry waterfall launched with a public approach-area proxy based on repeated local photography references to Merriam Brook.
Key facts
Swimming
Not recommended n…
Access
Short walk on rough path
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
Visitors planning a Forty Foot Falls stop
Photographers and waterfall-focused day trips
People comfortable around slick granite and cold water
Skip
Heavy rain has recently changed water conditions
You need lifeguarded swimming conditions
You are not prepared for uneven, wet footing
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.