Waterfall Hikes Near Concord, NH

44,049 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Concord keeps a waterfall at the edge of town, Sewalls Falls on the Merrimack, a flat mile of walking near the old dam site. Beede Falls up in Sandwich allows swimming after a half-mile walk. Livermore Falls near Plymouth is a short half mile down to the Pemigewasset. Purgatory Falls runs 4.5 miles with 400 feet of gain for a fuller morning. Once the White Mountains enter the circle the count climbs to forty falls.

Located at 43.2305°N, -71.5595°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Concord

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

11 of 40 waterfalls near Concord are flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Fay Falls Barely Flowing Beede Falls Moderate Sabbaday Falls Moderate Black River Falls Low Crystal Cascade Falls Low Gerrys Falls Low Little Cascade Falls Low Wymans Falls Low Danforth Falls Strong Fletcher Cascades Barely Flowing Mill Brook Cascade Barely Flowing Norway Rapids Barely Flowing Shell Cascade Barely Flowing Franconia Falls Moderate Georgiana Falls Moderate Gordon Falls Moderate Gages Falls Roaring Saxtons River Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring Sokoki Falls Roaring Garvin Falls Low Great Falls Strong Greggs Falls Barely Flowing Hampton Falls Moderate Hawthorne Falls Barely Flowing Thoreau Falls Barely Flowing Thirteen Falls Barely Flowing Livermore Falls Barely Flowing Mayo Falls Roaring Orris Falls Roaring Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Roaring Welton Falls Low Waternomee Falls Low Steeles Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 59°F Light Rain
Mon 58°F Rain
Tue 66°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Wed 73°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 78°F Partly Sunny
Fri 75°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Concord

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wicassic Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Packers Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Orris Falls Roaring · 16 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Mayo Falls Roaring · 16 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Hampton Falls Roaring · 10 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Purgatory Falls Roaring · 223 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Concord (22 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.

Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

1.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

20.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Concord (29 waterfalls)

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

Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

11.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

23.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Concord

Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

1.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

5.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Greggs Falls in New Hampshire, about 64 feet of drop LiDAR

Greggs Falls

10.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

11.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

20.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

23.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

31.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

31.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

31.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Welton Falls waterfall

Welton Falls

32.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

35.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

35.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Mill Brook Cascade in New Hampshire, about 133 feet of drop LiDAR

Mill Brook Cascade

36.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

37.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Orris Falls in Maine, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Orris Falls

38.1 miles away
Maine
Easy
3.5 miles Unknown
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

38.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Norway Rapids in New Hampshire, about 54 feet of drop LiDAR

Norway Rapids

39.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

41.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

41.6 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

41.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Concord

Are there free waterfalls near Concord?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Concord, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Concord?

There are 22 easy waterfall hikes near Concord, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Concord?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Concord, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Concord?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Concord, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Concord?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Concord, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Concord?

The shortest waterfall hike near Concord is Beaver Brook Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Concord?

The tallest waterfall near Concord is Sabbaday Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Concord?

Yes, 34 waterfalls near Concord have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Concord?

The closest waterfall to Concord is Sewalls Falls, approximately 1.7 miles away.

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