Waterfall Hikes Near Center Ossipee, NH

679 residents
New York Time Zone
51 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The count at Center Ossipee runs to fifty-one falls, which tells you how close the White Mountains sit. Beede Falls over in Sandwich is the local favorite, a half-mile walk with swimming allowed. Sabbaday Falls off the Kancamagus drops 45 feet after an easy 0.7 miles. Swans Falls also permits a swim. Fletcher Cascades takes 3.2 miles and 600 feet of climbing for anyone wanting quiet. Winniweta Falls near Jackson is a gentle 1.2 miles. Dogs go nearly everywhere on this list.

Located at 43.7542°N, -71.1508°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Center Ossipee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

51 of 51 gauged

26 of 51 waterfalls near Center Ossipee are flowing strongly today

Arethusa Falls Moderate Hawthorne Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Ripley Falls Moderate Zealand Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Thoreau Falls Moderate Thirteen Falls Moderate Basion Cove Falls Roaring Pumgustuck Roaring Beede Falls Roaring Sabbaday Falls Roaring Brickett Falls Roaring Coosauk Fall Roaring Glen Ellis Falls Roaring Hermit Falls Roaring Hitchcock Falls Roaring Winniweta Falls Roaring Triple Falls Roaring Dryad Falls Roaring Giant Falls Roaring Peboamauk Fall Roaring Dundee Falls Roaring Mallison Falls Roaring Presumpscot Falls Roaring Saccarappa Falls Roaring Fletcher Cascades Moderate Mill Brook Cascade Moderate Norway Rapids Moderate Shell Cascade Moderate Garvin Falls Low Great Falls Roaring Swans Falls Roaring Kees Falls Roaring Mad River Falls Roaring Kezar Falls Moderate Steep Falls Moderate Livermore Falls Moderate Mother Walker Falls Moderate Orris Falls Roaring Packers Falls Roaring Sewalls Falls Moderate Welton Falls Strong Waternomee Falls Moderate Thompson Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Aft 56°F Light Rain
Tue 67°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Wed 71°F Partly Sunny
Thu 76°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 74°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 64°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Center Ossipee

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Hermit Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Triple Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Brickett Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Packers Falls Roaring · 45 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Coosauk Fall Roaring · 89 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Hitchcock Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Center Ossipee (25 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

15.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

18.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

19.8 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Swans Falls in Maine, about 38 feet of drop LiDAR

Swans Falls

21 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Sabbaday Falls waterfall

Sabbaday Falls

22.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Center Ossipee (42 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

22.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft

All 51 Waterfalls Near Center Ossipee

Gordon Falls waterfall

Gordon Falls

40 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

40.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Hawthorne Falls waterfall

Hawthorne Falls

40.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Hard
8.0 miles Unknown
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

41.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Orris Falls in Maine, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Orris Falls

42 miles away
Maine
Easy
3.5 miles Unknown
Pumgustuck waterfall

Pumgustuck

43.3 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

43.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bridalveil Falls waterfall

Bridalveil Falls

44.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.0 miles 800 ft
Basion Cove Falls waterfall

Basion Cove Falls

47.6 miles away
Maine
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Steep Falls waterfall

Steep Falls

48.3 miles away
Maine
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Mother Walker Falls waterfall

Mother Walker Falls

49.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Center Ossipee

Are there free waterfalls near Center Ossipee?

There are 33 free waterfalls near Center Ossipee, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Center Ossipee?

There are 25 easy waterfall hikes near Center Ossipee, including Beede Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Center Ossipee?

There are 42 dog-friendly waterfalls near Center Ossipee, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Center Ossipee?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Center Ossipee, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Center Ossipee?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Center Ossipee, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Center Ossipee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Center Ossipee is Arethusa Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Center Ossipee?

The tallest waterfall near Center Ossipee is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Center Ossipee?

Yes, 43 waterfalls near Center Ossipee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Center Ossipee?

The closest waterfall to Center Ossipee is Thompson Falls, approximately 15.2 miles away.

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