Are there fees or permits required for Fay Falls?

No, there are no fees required to visit Fay Falls.

Is swimming allowed at Fay Falls?

No, swimming is not allowed at Fay Falls.

Nearby gauge (Ashuelot River) · 32 ft³/s · Lower than usual

Fay Falls

Q: Are dogs allowed at Fay Falls?

No, dogs are not allowed at Fay Falls.

New Hampshire

By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026

Galloway, J.P. CONE · PVT

Before you go

Fay Falls is on private land under a conservation easement with no documented public access. Do not visit without the landowner's permission.

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About Fay Falls

Fay Falls is a small waterfall in the Christian Hollow area of southern Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, near County Road and about 3.5 miles south of Walpole village. Federal protected-land data shows the site on private land under a conservation easement (the J.P. Galloway parcel), and no public trail or access point is documented.

The Setting

Fay Falls sits at 873 feet within Galloway, J.P., in the foothills of New Hampshire.

Nearby Falls Worth Visiting

Great Falls (52 ft) lies 7.6 miles to the north. Also nearby: Twin Falls (30 ft, 6.5 mi) and Saxtons River Falls (8 ft, 9.2 mi).

Great Falls Twin Falls Saxtons River Falls

Trail & Hike Details

What to Expect

A small woodland waterfall on private land. Flow depends on recent rain and snowmelt.

Accessibility

The trail to Fay Falls is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain and natural obstacles.

Frequently Asked Questions

🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Fay Falls?

❌ Dogs are not allowed

Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?

🆖 No fees required

🏊 Is There Swimming at Fay Falls?

❌ Swimming is not allowed

When to Visit

spring summer fall

Spring and early summer are the best times to visit Fay Falls, as the water flow is typically strongest during these seasons. Fall offers beautiful foliage, while winter may provide a unique view of the falls frozen over, though trail conditions may be more challenging.

Seasonal Access

The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.

Current Water Conditions

Updated about 3 hours ago Moderate

These readings come from the USGS gauge on Ashuelot River, 5.2 miles away, not on Fay Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.

32 ft³/s

Current discharge — how much water is flowing

Lower than usual for this time of year

Very Low Low Normal High Very High

29 55 239 479

Based on 75 years of record

4.96 ft

Water depth at gauge

7-Day Discharge Trend

What does this mean for your visit?

Flow is lower than usual for this time of year.

About This Gauge

This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.

ASHUELOT RIVER BELOW SURRY MT DAM, NEAR KEENE, NH

USGS 01158000

5.2 miles from waterfall

Drainage: 101 sq mi

Altitude: 480 ft

7-Day Flow Outlook

Based on the USGS gauge ASHUELOT RIVER BELOW SURRY MT DAM, NEAR KEENE, NH (8 km away).

High confidence

Moderate right now

32 cfs

→ Holding steady

Today

Moderate

32 cfs

8/10

Tomorrow

Moderate

35 cfs

5/10

Fri

Moderate

36 cfs

5/10

Sat

Moderate

32 cfs

5/10

Sun

Moderate

31 cfs

8/10

Mon

Moderate

31 cfs

8/10

Tue

Moderate

30 cfs

8/10

Best window: Today — moderate flow, partly sunny (trip score 8/10).

Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid March to late May, peaking in April.

How we calculate this

This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.

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Is Fay Falls Frozen?

Updated about 10 hours ago

Not frozen highs above freezing lately

Fay Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 53°F to 42°F.

Days below freezing: 0 of the last 14
Current cold streak: 0 days
Freezing days ahead: 0 of the next 7
Flow: 33 ft³/s

Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.

Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in New Hampshire.

Weather Forecast

Location & Access

Getting There

The falls are mapped near County Road in the Christian Hollow section of Walpole, east of North Westminster, Vermont, across the Connecticut River. No public trailhead or parking is documented.

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Hours

Elevation

873 feet above sea level

Coordinates

43.029247° N, -72.403421° W

Land Management

Galloway, J.P. CONE

Managed by NGO Restricted Access

Visitor Tips & Gear

Where to Stay

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Nearby Campground

SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH

4.5 miles away · 3 sites

Reservable

Overview Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire.Recreation Swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, paddling and fishing are just a few of the favorite activities enjoyed at Surry Mountain Lake Beach. A boat ramp is available for small boats, kayaks and canoes. There are picnic tables and grills located throughout the park, as well as a playground.Facilities Surry Mountain Lake Beach has restrooms with flush toil

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