Photo: Christian Collins · CC BY-SA 2.0The Basin
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A punchbowl on Pemigewasset River.
The details
- Type
- Punchbowl
- Watercourse
- Pemigewasset River
- Coordinates
- 44.12221, -71.68381
About The Basin
The Basin is a 8-foot punchbowl in New Hampshire, on Pemigewasset River.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates The Basin 5.7/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is The Basin?
The Basin drops about 8 feet, in New Hampshire.
Where is The Basin?
The Basin is a waterfall in New Hampshire, at 44.12221, -71.68381.
Is The Basin worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.7/10.
Gear for the trip
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