Walker Cascades, Franconia Notch – Walker Cascades are a series of cascades on Walker Brook, just off the Old Bridle Path, in Franconia Notch in the New Hampshire White Mountains. And though these cascades are considered to be forgotten they are visited by many.

A few history books make reference to these cascades as being "Walker's Falls". But their description is for Stairs, Swiftwater and Cloudland Falls on Dry Brook. The name makes sense, but the location is off. Because Walker Brook and Dry Brook are located so close to one another, I understand the confusion.

The cascades on Walker Brook are the kind cascades a photographer can spend hours photographing so plan on a few hours. And make sure to wear hiking boots that have good traction. The rocks in the Walker Brook drainage are very slick! I always seem to come out with wet boots.

A typical overcast day when the light is soft is the best time to photograph these cascades. A polarizing filter, solid tripod, and remote shutter switch will do the trick. The camera's self timer can be used in place of the remote shutter switch. And a  Lee Big Stopper or Neutral density filters will feed your creative juices if you want to play with long exposures. Try not to include that ugly gray sky.

All of the above images can be licensed for publications by clicking on the image you are interested in. And you can view more images of cascades along Walker Brook here.

Happy image making..

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Erin Paul Donovan

Owner of ScenicNH Photography LLC

Erin Paul is a professional photographer, writer, and author who specializes in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the New Hampshire White Mountains. His work is published worldwide, and publication credits include: Appalachian Mountain Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacker Magazine, and The Wilderness Society.