As we hiked to this waterfall, we were reminded of Step Falls in Maine. Although not as grandeur, there are many similarities. This waterfall consists of short horsetails and slides that snake their way around ledges and rocks in the riverbed. There are lots of refreshing wading areas, and the potential to sit in some of the slides. High water levels are optimal at these falls, so time your visit for the springtime. To add to the fun, be sure to continue along the Mt Meader Trail to ledges found just below the summit of Mt. Meader. There are great views of Evans Notch that await your visit here.

Start your trip to Brickett Falls by hiking up a private logging road that begins near the parking area. This road is open to hikers but it is not very well-marked. After only 200 feet, you will need to fork left to stay on the primary logging road. As you continue walking along the road, you will notice other roads and trails spurring off on each side. Continue straight through each of these junctions to stay on the correct route. As you continue hiking you will begin to see yellow blazes. The trail will narrow and you will pass a “White Mountain National Forest” sign, and a few feet later, a “Mt. Meader Trail” sign. At 0.1 mile past this sign, you will reach another junction where the Mount Meader Trail continues straight and a path heads left at a sign for “Brickett Falls.” Take this left and follow the path for 0.1 mile to the falls. A yellow-blaze in the form of a “T” signifies the end of the trail.

Directions for this particular waterfall are not posted online. Please see directions in our published guidebook, New England Waterfalls: A Guide to More Than 400 Cascades And Waterfalls, or you can email us and we will happily provide them to you.

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