Waterfall Hikes Near East Merrimack, NH

4,643 residents
New_York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Merrimack? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East Merrimack. 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 42.8692°N, -71.4819°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Merrimack

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

17 of 18 waterfalls near East Merrimack are flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Roaring Fay Falls Roaring Danforth Falls Moderate Doane Falls Strong Royalston Falls Strong Spirit Falls Strong Garvin Falls Roaring Greggs Falls Roaring Hampton Falls Roaring Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Roaring Purgatory Falls Strong Sewalls Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Strong Wicassic Falls Roaring The Cascade Strong Sutton Falls Strong Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated 9 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Sat 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 80°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 69°F Mostly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near East Merrimack (4 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.

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

48.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around East Merrimack (12 waterfalls)

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

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

20.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near East Merrimack

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

20.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Greggs Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

47.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

37.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

48.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

26.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

45.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

25.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

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

Packers Falls

35.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

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

Royalston Falls

29.5 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

24.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

45.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

25.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

43.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Merrimack

Are there free waterfalls near East Merrimack?

There are 15 free waterfalls near East Merrimack, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near East Merrimack?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near East Merrimack, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Merrimack?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near East Merrimack, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Merrimack?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near East Merrimack, including Beaver Brook Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Merrimack?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near East Merrimack?

The tallest waterfall near East Merrimack is Royalston Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around East Merrimack?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near East Merrimack have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to East Merrimack?

The closest waterfall to East Merrimack is Wildcat Falls, approximately 1.6 miles away.

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