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Glen Ellis Falls — Waterfalls 25.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871940
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle, the waterfall known as Glen Ellis Falls sits 25.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “waterfall in Jackson, Coos County, New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Glen Ellis Falls as a waterfall on the Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871940. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Glen Ellis Falls sits at 44.24396° N, 71.25146° W (DMS 44°14′38″ N, 71°15′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other waterfalls in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 12 waterfalls catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Glen Ellis Falls itself. The ones closest to Glen Ellis Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Falls | Carter Dome | 7.9 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Mount Washington | 8.1 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Mount Washington | 8.3 mi |
| Upper Falls | Mount Dartmouth | 8.7 mi |
| Lower Falls | Mount Dartmouth | 11.7 mi |
| Peboamauk Fall | Mount Crescent | 11.8 mi |
| Giant Falls | Shelburne | 14.8 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Shelburne | 16.2 mi |
| Ellingwood Falls | Errol | 43.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Lovering Mountain | 47.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Glen Ellis Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Glen Boulder | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Gulf of Slides | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Rocky Branch Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Gulf Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Montalban Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Oakes Gulf | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Engine Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Isolation | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Davis | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Pitcher Falls.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 25.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Glen Ellis Falls; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. Being this far north (lat 44.244°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Glen Ellis Falls track the nearby Lost Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Glen Ellis Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| New River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pinkham Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Glen Boulder | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glen Ellis Falls located?
Glen Ellis Falls is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Glen Ellis Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Glen Ellis Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Glen Ellis Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871940 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Glen Ellis Falls?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.
What other names has Glen Ellis Falls been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Pitcher Falls.
How many other waterfalls are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other waterfalls in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q115199042.