Carved by glaciers and cared for by dedicated conservationists since 1912, Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves invites you to step into a natural story millions of years in the making. Follow the wooden boardwalk past waterfalls and ...
Visitors consistently rave about the stunning natural beauty here, with boardwalks leading through a scenic gorge dotted with waterfalls and fascinating boulder caves. The attraction really shines for families with kids, who absolutely love crawling through the various caves and tunnels. Reviewers note that while some caves require hands-and-knees crawling, there are plenty you can skip if mobility is a concern, and the main walkway itself offers gorgeous views with plenty of benches for resting. The experience involves a good amount of stair climbing and can be moderately strenuous, though many describe it as manageable and worth the effort. The paths are well-maintained and the scenery is especially breathtaking during fall. Staff members are friendly and crowds seem well-managed even on busy holiday weekends. A few people mentioned the paths can get congested with slower groups, but overall the consensus is overwhelmingly positive. Many reviewers specifically recommend this over other area gorges, calling it more engaging and entertaining despite being pricier.
There are a few places in NH that I had been wanting to visit, this was one of them. I wasnt sure how it was going to be, because at first I thought it was a hike but its more like a Museum so there is a entrance fee but it was well worth it. I kind of wish I brought my little nieces and nephews because all this time I was focus on the waterfall and bridges but there were so many unique crevasse and caves, that aspect of the exploration was a unique adventure they would have absolutely loved. It was not to difficult in the walking (I am a big guy), but there are alot of steps and inclines but its tolerable. Also love some of the unique wood carvings on the additional rites as well. There is also a rich history which was refreshing to learn about that I want to go back and study some more. Parking is a little tricky, there is alot of parking but it does get somewhat packed. Overall nice experience, worth a stop if your in the area.
Carlos Lopez
August 29, 2025
There are a few places in NH that I had been wanting to visit, this was one of them. I wasnt sure how it was going to be, because at first I thought it was a hike but its more like a Museum so there is a entrance fee but it was well worth it. I kind of wish I brought my little nieces and nephews because all this time I was focus on the waterfall and bridges but there were so many unique crevasse and caves, that aspect of the exploration was a unique adventure they would have absolutely loved. It was not to difficult in the walking (I am a big guy), but there are alot of steps and inclines but its tolerable. Also love some of the unique wood carvings on the additional rites as well. There is also a rich history which was refreshing to learn about that I want to go back and study some more. Parking is a little tricky, there is alot of parking but it does get somewhat packed. Overall nice experience, worth a stop if your in the area.
Carlos Lopez
August 29, 2025
