Waterfall Hikes Near Contoocook, NH

1,295 residents

New York Time Zone

33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Contoocook? There are 33 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

33 of 33 gauged

1 of 33 waterfalls near Contoocook is flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Beede Falls Barely Flowing Black River Falls Moderate Crystal Cascade Falls Moderate Gerrys Falls Moderate Little Cascade Falls Moderate Wymans Falls Moderate Doane Falls Low Royalston Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Fletcher Cascades Barely Flowing Mill Brook Cascade Barely Flowing Norway Rapids Barely Flowing Shell Cascade Barely Flowing Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sokoki Falls Moderate Garvin Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Greggs Falls Moderate Livermore Falls Barely Flowing Packers Falls Moderate Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Low Sewalls Falls Strong Wildcat Falls Low Wicassic Falls Low Welton Falls Barely Flowing Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing Sumner Falls Low Steeles Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 87°F

Mon 87°F Sunny Best

Tue 86°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Wed 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 97°F Sunny

Fri 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Ind 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 85°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Contoocook (5 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

1.7 miles away

New Hampshire

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Contoocook (24 waterfalls)

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

Purgatory Falls

47.7 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

4.5 miles 400 ft

Steeles Falls

31.2 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Welton Falls

45.9 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.5 miles 400 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Contoocook

Little Cascade Falls

7.7 miles away

Vermont

Easy

0.8 miles 150 ft

Gerrys Falls

29.6 miles away

Vermont

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Wicassic Falls

22.6 miles away

Massachusetts

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Shell Cascade

9 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Crystal Cascade Falls

27.5 miles away

Vermont

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Wymans Falls

15.5 miles away

Vermont

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Fletcher Cascades

14 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

3.2 miles 600 ft

Pawtucket Falls

11.8 miles away

Massachusetts

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Sumner Falls

10.9 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Norway Rapids

5.1 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Royalston Falls

33.6 miles away

Massachusetts

Moderate

2.5 miles 200 ft

Spirit Falls

34.1 miles away

Massachusetts

Moderate

1.5 miles 200 ft

Doane Falls

35 miles away

Massachusetts

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Contoocook

Are there free waterfalls near Contoocook?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Contoocook, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Contoocook?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Contoocook, including Fay Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Contoocook?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Contoocook, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Contoocook?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Contoocook, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Contoocook?

There is 1 waterfall that allows 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 Royalston Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Contoocook?

Yes, 30 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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