Waterfall Hikes Near Haverhill, MA

67,273 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Haverhill leans on New Hampshire for its waterfall hiking. Packers Falls on the Lamprey River is a tenth of a mile from the car and takes dogs. Wildcat Falls makes an easy 1.5 mile loop. For a longer day, Steeles Falls runs 2 miles with 300 feet of gain and Purgatory Falls stretches to 4.5 miles with 400. Thirteen falls come inside the radius. Pawtucket Falls, upriver in Lowell, shows the Merrimack pouring through the old mill city.

Located at 42.7838°N, -71.0871°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Haverhill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

1 of 13 waterfalls near Haverhill is flowing strongly today

Danforth Falls Roaring Garvin Falls Barely Flowing Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Low Mayo Falls Barely Flowing Orris Falls Barely Flowing Packers Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Low Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Sewalls Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing Steeles Falls Moderate

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Tod 81°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 77°F Rain Showers
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Haverhill

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Danforth Falls Roaring · 78 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Steeles Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 Greggs Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Hampton Falls Low · 8 cfs 21st percentile
  5. 5 Pawtucket Falls Low · 1580 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 Mayo Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Haverhill (3 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

39.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Haverhill (8 waterfalls)

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

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Packers Falls

9.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

29.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Haverhill

Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

39.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

45.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Packers Falls

9.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

29.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Greggs Falls

16.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

36 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

23.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Orris Falls

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

Sewalls Falls

44.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Mayo Falls

20.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Haverhill

Are there free waterfalls near Haverhill?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Haverhill, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Haverhill?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Haverhill, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Haverhill?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Haverhill, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Haverhill?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Haverhill, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Haverhill?

The shortest waterfall hike near Haverhill is Danforth Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Haverhill?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Haverhill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Haverhill?

The closest waterfall to Haverhill is Hampton Falls, approximately 15.3 miles away.

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