Rainbow Falls (Plymouth) - Newton Trail, Ruth Walter Trail - 9-6-2026

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Rainbow Falls (Plymouth), NH

	Trails:	Newton Trail, Ruth Walter Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, September 6, 2026

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Walter Newton Natural Area parking lot on Cummings Hill Road was pretty full just after noon - cars parked down road - we were able to find parking along the road which was close

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	bog bridges were a bit slippery after overnight rains. Crossing on river at top of falls always a bit of a challenge to find rocks where you don't slip. Then, once at top of falls, there are a couple crux moves where if you are not careful, you could fall down falls - seems unlikely but I'm sure it could happen!!!

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	very large blowdown of a couple trees at start of Newton Trail - easy enough to stepover but some people go right and expand the trail

	Dog-Related Notes:	lots of dogs and heard some howling after we passed some dogs - all dogs were on leashes

	Bugs:	none - yay! Love this time of year!

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	We did 2 loops - first one counter-clockwise where we went to top of falls - always careful crossing. Second loop, we did clockwise - nice views in each direction. Total distance with both loops is about 3.1 miles - perfect for a lazy Sunday Afternoon! This is always a nice area!!!! Lots of people out and about - not a great place for solitude but you can sit on benches below the falls and just enjoy!!!

	Name:	Becca Munroe

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	Date Submitted:	2026-09-06

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		Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense.