Falcon Spring

## Overview Falcon Spring is a public drinking spring located in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, a charming town nestled at the base of Mount Monadnock in Cheshire County. Jaffrey is well known for its proximity to Monadnock State Park and the surrounding network of trails, forests, and natural water features that have drawn visitors to the region for centuries. The spring sits at an elevation consistent with the rolling terrain of southern New Hampshire's Monadnock Highlands, an area shaped by glacial activity that left behind granite bedrock and numerous natural springs fed by underground aquifers. Falcon Spring has historically served as a community water source, and the town of Jaffrey — settled in the mid-1700s — has long valued its natural springs as vital resources. While no specific historical records for Falcon Spring were found, the broader Jaffrey area has a deep tradition of spring use dating back to both colonial settlers and the Abenaki people who inhabited the Monadnock region for thousands of years before European contact. Visitors have reported that the water from Falcon Spring flows clearly and tastes clean, though as with any natural spring, water quality can vary with seasonal conditions and should not be assumed safe without independent testing. ## Directions 1. From the center of Jaffrey, NH, head toward the area near the GPS coordinates **42.853948, -72.093213**. 2. Use the GPS coordinates in your preferred navigation app (Google Maps, Apple Maps, or a dedicated GPS device) for the most accurate route, as the spring may not appear by name in all mapping services. 3. Look for signage or a roadside pulloff indicating the spring location. Many New Hampshire public springs are marked with a pipe or spout near the road. *Note: These directions are based on the GPS coordinates provided and have not been independently verified with a secondary source. If you've visited Falcon Spring and can provide more detailed route information, your input would be valuable to future visitors.* ## What to Expect Falcon Spring is listed as a public drinking spring, which in New Hampshire typically means a roadside or easily accessible spring with a pipe, spout, or collection point where water flows naturally from an underground source. Springs of this type are common throughout the Granite State, where glacially deposited soils and fractured bedrock create ideal conditions for groundwater to surface. The Jaffrey area experiences distinct New England seasons, so visitors should be aware that water flow may be strongest during spring snowmelt and after periods of heavy rain, and may slow during late summer dry spells or freeze during the coldest winter months. The surrounding landscape is typically wooded, with mixed hardwood and conifer forests characteristic of southern New Hampshire. If you're visiting the area, Falcon Spring makes a convenient stop alongside other regional attractions, including Mount Monadnock — one of the most-climbed mountains in the world — and the picturesque village center of Jaffrey, which offers local shops and dining.