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

2 of 33 waterfalls near Contoocook are flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Low Fay Falls Low 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 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 Low Saxtons River Falls Low Twin Falls Low Sokoki Falls Low Garvin Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Strong Livermore Falls Barely Flowing Packers Falls Moderate Pawtucket Falls Low Purgatory Falls Moderate Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Low Wicassic Falls Strong Welton Falls Low Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing Sumner Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Thu 59°F Light Rain
Fri 57°F Light Rain Likely
Sat 76°F Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 81°F Partly Sunny then 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 waterfall

Sewalls Falls

26.2 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 waterfall

Purgatory Falls

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

Steeles Falls

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

Welton Falls

49.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Contoocook

Little Cascade Falls waterfall

Little Cascade Falls

9.7 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft
Gerrys Falls waterfall

Gerrys Falls

7.9 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

3.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

46.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Cascade Falls waterfall

Crystal Cascade Falls

40 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wymans Falls

10.5 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

44.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

0.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Sumner Falls

10 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Norway Rapids

46.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

12.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

30.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

7.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Contoocook

Are there free waterfalls near Contoocook?

There are 25 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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