Old City Falls
Strafford · Upper Valley
A short-stop waterfall with picnic access and two cool-off pools in lower flow.
Key facts
Swimming
Swimming and wadi…
Access
Picnic-area footpath
Parking
Calm
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
Short scenic stops with almost no hike
Picnic-heavy summer afternoons
Families watching carefully near the water
Skip
High water makes the pools pushy
You are looking for a long trail day
You need barrier-free access to the water
Before you go
- Pools feel best in lower summer flow.
- The picnic area makes this an easy linger stop.
- Rock near both pools gets slick.
- Keep children back from the upper drop.
- Bring lunch if you want the full stop.
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