Waterfall Hikes Near Contoocook, NH

1,295 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Contoocook? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Contoocook. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.2232°N, -71.7129°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Contoocook

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

1 of 40 waterfalls near Contoocook is flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Fay Falls Barely Flowing Beede 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 Bridalveil Falls Moderate Franconia Falls Moderate Georgiana Falls Moderate Gordon Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Moderate Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Fletcher Cascades Barely Flowing Mill Brook Cascade Barely Flowing Norway Rapids Barely Flowing Shell Cascade Barely Flowing Gages Falls Barely Flowing Saxtons River Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sokoki Falls Barely Flowing Garvin Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Low Hamilton Falls Low Livermore Falls Barely Flowing Orris Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Sewalls Falls Barely Flowing Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing Welton Falls Low Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing Sumner Falls Strong Steeles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 80°F

Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 80°F Sunny
Sat 80°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Contoocook

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sumner Falls Strong · 2830 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Moderate · 2800 cfs 70th percentile
  3. 3 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 2750 cfs 40th percentile
  4. 4 Danforth Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Bridalveil Falls Moderate · 68 cfs 26th percentile
  6. 6 Franconia Falls Moderate · 68 cfs 26th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Contoocook (6 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 Contoocook (31 waterfalls)

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

Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

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

Steeles Falls

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

Welton Falls

39.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Contoocook

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
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

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

Steeles Falls

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

Welton Falls

39.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Livermore Falls

14.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

35.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

33.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

14.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

41.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

36.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

18.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

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

Fay Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

18.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Waternomee Falls

34.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Contoocook

Are there free waterfalls near Contoocook?

There are 32 free waterfalls near Contoocook, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Contoocook?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Contoocook, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Contoocook?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Contoocook, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Contoocook?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Contoocook, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Contoocook?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Contoocook?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Contoocook?

The tallest waterfall near Contoocook is Hamilton Falls at 125 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Contoocook?

Yes, 36 waterfalls near Contoocook have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Contoocook?

The closest waterfall to Contoocook is Sewalls Falls, approximately 8.5 miles away.

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