Discover Colebrook

Colebrook brings together waterfalls and river landscapes with a glimpse of local history. At Beaver Brook Falls, waterfalls cascade over 75-foot-high rocks and ledges. The Upper Coos Recreational Rail Trail and the Colebrook Riverwalk offer different ways to experience the river landscape; museums and historic buildings add culture and history to the natural setting. When searching for a vacation rental in Colebrook, the mix of experiences you’re looking for can provide helpful guidance.

Waterfalls and River Trails

The 10-mile Upper Coos Recreational Rail Trail follows the Connecticut River, described as wild and scenic, from Colebrook to Beecher Falls. Its flat surface and scenic views make it especially well suited to hiking. The trail is also used by cyclists, ATV riders, snowmobilers, dog sledders, and horseback riders. This puts different ways of getting around on the same route. In Colebrook, parking for the rail trail is available at the Town Parking Lot on Main Street.

The Colebrook Riverwalk offers a different kind of trail: an easy walking loop along the Mohawk River and Connecticut River, easily accessible from downtown Colebrook. If you prefer a loop, you can compare it with the rail trail, which runs from Colebrook to Beecher Falls. Beaver Brook Falls adds another waterside highlight. Beaver Brook Falls Wayside also features a scenic picnic area with picnic tables and a small picnic shelter.

Culture and History in Colebrook

The Tillotson Center is a center for local heritage and visual and performing arts. It is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or by appointment. You can take these listed hours into account when planning your day. Its focus on art and heritage offers a different emphasis from the trails and waterfalls, appealing to travelers who want to discover Colebrook from a cultural perspective as well.

The Colebrook Area Historical Society is located on the third floor of Colebrook Town Hall, 17 Bridge Street, Colebrook. Its museums house around 15,000 objects connected with local history. These include fine and folk art, costumes, textiles, products, and household items. The varied collections give local history a tangible, multifaceted form: art sits alongside textiles and items from everyday life. This lets you explore your interest in Colebrook’s culture beyond a single subject.

The history of Monadnock Congregational Church is also associated with specific dates. The church was founded in 1802 and was the first church established in Colebrook. Its first building on Main Street in Colebrook was dedicated in 1831. These two dates mark different parts of its history: the founding of the church and the dedication of its first building.

More local pages

If you’d like to explore more local pages: Dummer, Errol, Groveton, Lancaster, Berlin, Whitefield, Carroll and Milan.

For the regional travel overview: Coos.