Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, NH

8,746 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 40 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

40 of 40 gauged

3 of 40 waterfalls near Franklin are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 97°F

Aft 85°F Isolated Rain Showers
Mon 88°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sewalls Falls Strong · 425 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Beaver Brook Falls Strong · 150 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Packers Falls Strong · 305 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Steeles Falls Moderate · 457 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 Greggs Falls Moderate · 236 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Garvin Falls Moderate · 71 cfs 41st 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

1.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

8.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Franklin (33 waterfalls)

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

Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

34.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Welton Falls waterfall

Welton Falls

45.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Franklin

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Bridalveil Falls

32.8 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

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

Black River Falls

10.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thoreau Falls waterfall

Thoreau Falls

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

Zealand Falls

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

Nancy Cascades

1.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Arethusa Falls waterfall

Arethusa Falls

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

Ripley Falls

1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
1.2 miles 300 ft

Wymans Falls

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

Packers Falls

17.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

14.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Beaver Brook Falls

42.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

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

Twin Falls

45.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

45.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

42.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklin

Are there free waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 28 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 33 dog-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 2 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, 38 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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