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“Waterfalls, stellar views, and an epic backcountry experience.”
— Tom Robson
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Overview
Recreation Passes:
The White Mountain National Forest requires a recreation fee at most trailheads and developed recreation areas. There are self-serve pay stations at these locations, while longer term passes may be obtained at Ranger Stations and local vendors.
Money raised by the recreation pass fee is used to maintain and enhance recreation opportunities across the White Mountain National Forest.
Camping:
Camping only allowed at Camp Penacook and Jim Liberty Cabin.
By far the most popular route to the top of Mt. Chocorua, this is also its most scenic. Named for pioneer artist, Benjamin Champney, be sure to stop and enjoy both Champney and Pitcher falls both up and down.
This route does get quite crowded, so try to leave early in the AM!
Features: Fall Colors — River/Creek — Views — Waterfall — Wildlife
Dogs: Leashed
Description
The
Champney Falls Trail begins by the information board in the parking area. After crossing the footbridge over
Twin Brook, the trail turns sharply to the right. Follow the gradual grade of an old logging road to Champney Brook. At 1.4 miles, a loop trail will branch off on the left to scenic Champney and Pitcher Falls. In .3 miles the loop will reconnect with the
Champney Falls Trail, which becomes steeper.
The first set of switchbacks is reached at 2.4 miles. At 3.0 miles the Middle Sister cutoff leads to the
Middle Sister Trail. The
Champney Falls Trail will reach a saddle and pass the
Middle Sister Trail on the left. Soon the
Champney Falls Trail ends at the junction of the Piper Trail, which will lead you to the summit in .06 mile.
History & Background
The
Champney Falls Trail is named for Benjamin Champney, pioneer White Mountain Artist (1817-1907). The Falls, though fantastic to view in the spring of the year, are meager in the dry seasons.
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Mt. Chocorua - Champney Falls Route
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