Enders Falls is an exceptional collection of five diverse waterfalls, several with popular swimmable pools. The first set of falls is a 6-foot cascade—commendable, but not a valid indication of what lies downstream. An easy jaunt further along the trail brings you to the level of the river where the second falls can be partially seen upstream. The second falls, which is best seen by crossing the steam, is a 30-foot horsetail and plunge combination that fans widely down between rugged overhanging gorge walls. Fishing is popular in the pool below these falls, which are surrounded on all sides by hemlock trees and thick moss. The third falls, probably the most heavily photographed of all here, is part-horsetail, part-plunge. The water gently slides sideways off a wide ledge only to plunges off a second ledge directly afterwards into a refreshing pool. Altogether, the third falls are about 18 feet tall in height, and they are also best seen from the opposite side of the stream bank. The fourth falls are just a hop, skip and jump downstream from the third falls. Here, the brook slips off an overhanging lip 12 feet down to a pool below. This is perhaps the least photogenic falls of the lot. The fifth falls are not to be missed. This 15-foot two-segment plunge marks the end of the drops in fine style. A gathering of small boulders outlines the medium-sized pool at the base of the falls, which is likely to be less crowded than those above. Make sure to visit all five waterfalls to make the most of this remarkable destination.

From the parking lot facing the woods, walk downhill on the trail to your right. In less than 500 feet, you will reach a very short spur path that leads to the top of a 6-foot cascade. This is the first set of falls. To reach the other falls here, head back to the main trail, which will swing left and continue down a nicely maintained gravel path. In less than 300 feet, you will arrive at another short spur path that leads down to several small cascades. Continue straight here, and in 50 feet take a right onto another trail that leads down to the river via a few series of wooden steps. Soon you will reach the top of the third falls, where you can look upstream to spot the second set of falls, which are about 75 feet away. For the best views of both the second and third falls, you will want to find a safe place to cross the stream. The views and photographic opportunities are significantly improved on the opposite side of the stream for these two falls. To reach the fourth set of falls, cross back over the stream and continue downstream with the water on your right for 350 feet past the third set of falls. The fifth set of falls is only 100 feet further downstream from the fourth, but you will have to hike downhill a bit further than that to find a spur trail. This spur trail will wind back upstream to the falls.

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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