Easy · 1.2 mi loop
Falls Overlook Trail
The classic. A short, gently rolling loop with three viewing platforms above the main falls. Stroller-friendly the first half mile.
Things to Do
Falls, forests, history, and a Main Street that hasn't lost its soul. Here's how to spend an afternoon — or a long weekend.
Easy · 1.2 mi loop
The classic. A short, gently rolling loop with three viewing platforms above the main falls. Stroller-friendly the first half mile.
Moderate · 4.5 mi out-and-back
Climbs through hemlock forest to an open ridge with views across the river valley. Elevation gain ~700 ft.
Easy · accessible
A paved, fully accessible path along the river, connecting Main Street, the Village Green, and Riverside Park.
Outfitter
Guided river paddles, rentals by the hour, and shuttle service to the launch downstream of the falls.
Tour
A 45-minute narrated tour aboard the historic Falls Belle. Weekends, late May through October.
Fishing
The river above the falls is designated catch-and-release for trout. Licenses available at the Visitor Center.
Museum
Exhibits on the 19th-century lumber and mill industry that built the town. Free; open Wed–Sun.
Self-Guided
Twelve buildings on the National Register, all within four blocks. Brochures at the Visitor Center.
Live Music
Free Saturday-evening concerts at the Village Green bandshell, late June through Labor Day.