Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, NH

8,746 residents
New York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin. 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 43.4499°N, -71.6691°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Franklin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 42 gauged

42 waterfalls near Franklin have live flow data today

Arethusa Falls Moderate Hawthorne Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Ripley Falls Moderate Zealand Falls Moderate Thoreau Falls Moderate Thirteen Falls Moderate Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Beede Falls Barely Flowing Sabbaday Falls Barely Flowing Black River Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Gerrys Falls Barely Flowing Little Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Fletcher Cascades Low Mill Brook Cascade Low Norway Rapids Low Shell Cascade Low Gages Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sokoki Falls Barely Flowing Garvin Falls Low Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Moderate Livermore Falls Low Orris Falls Barely Flowing Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Sewalls Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Welton Falls Barely Flowing Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 82°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 81°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sat 80°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sumner Falls Strong · 2450 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Moderate · 2480 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Arethusa Falls Moderate · 110 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Thirteen Falls Moderate · 110 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Thoreau Falls Moderate · 110 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Zealand Falls Moderate · 110 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin (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.

Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

44.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

36.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Franklin (35 waterfalls)

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

Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

14.1 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

All 42 Waterfalls Near Franklin

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Bridalveil Falls

33.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.0 miles 800 ft
Thirteen Falls waterfall

Thirteen Falls

38.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sabbaday Falls waterfall

Sabbaday Falls

14.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Hawthorne Falls waterfall

Hawthorne Falls

42.2 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
Thoreau Falls waterfall

Thoreau Falls

15.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.2 miles 800 ft
Zealand Falls waterfall

Zealand Falls

46.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.6 miles 650 ft
Nancy Cascades waterfall

Nancy Cascades

28.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

16.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Arethusa Falls waterfall

Arethusa Falls

27.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.8 miles 800 ft
Ripley Falls waterfall

Ripley Falls

27.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
1.2 miles 300 ft

Wymans Falls

27.2 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
Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

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

Lower Falls

20.2 miles away
New Hampshire
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

Orris Falls

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

Twin Falls

14.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklin

Are there free waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Franklin, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Franklin?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Franklin, including Little Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Franklin?

There are 35 dog-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Franklin, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Franklin?

The shortest waterfall hike near Franklin is Arethusa Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Franklin?

The tallest waterfall near Franklin is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Franklin?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Franklin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Franklin?

The closest waterfall to Franklin is Sewalls Falls, approximately 14.2 miles away.

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