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

1 of 40 waterfalls near Franklin is 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 Low Beede Falls Barely Flowing Sabbaday 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 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 Low Twin Falls Low Sokoki Falls Low Garvin Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Strong Livermore Falls Barely Flowing Orris Falls Moderate Packers Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Moderate Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Low Welton Falls Low Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Sumner Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Thu 59°F Light Rain
Fri 59°F Light Rain Likely
Sat 76°F Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 74°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 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

26.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

24.9 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

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

Welton Falls

49.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Franklin

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Bridalveil Falls

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

Thirteen Falls

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

Sabbaday Falls

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

Hawthorne Falls

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

Black River Falls

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

Thoreau Falls

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

Zealand Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
5.6 miles 650 ft
Nancy Cascades waterfall

Nancy Cascades

24.1 miles away
New Hampshire
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

26.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
1.2 miles 300 ft

Wymans Falls

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

Packers Falls

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

Sokoki Falls

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

Great Falls

27.5 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
Orris Falls waterfall

Orris Falls

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

Twin Falls

17.6 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

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

Thompson Falls

46.8 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 27 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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