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

40 waterfalls near Concord have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Sunny
Sat 82°F Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F 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 Great Falls Moderate · 2480 cfs 52nd percentile
  2. 2 Hawthorne Falls Moderate · 110 cfs 48th percentile
  3. 3 Thirteen Falls Moderate · 110 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Thoreau Falls Moderate · 110 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Greggs Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Franconia Falls Moderate · 73 cfs 34th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Concord (7 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

44.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 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

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

Wildcat Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Concord

Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

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

Garvin Falls

36 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Greggs Falls

16.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

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

Wildcat Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

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

Livermore Falls

14.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

18.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

9.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Welton Falls waterfall

Welton Falls

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

Shell Cascade

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

45.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

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

Fletcher Cascades

6.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft

Orris Falls

13.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

39.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Norway Rapids

24.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Sokoki Falls

36.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 7 easy waterfall hikes near Concord, including Danforth 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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