Waterfall Hikes Near Keene, NH

22,907 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Keene? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Keene. 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 42.9494°N, -72.2998°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Keene

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

1 of 30 waterfalls near Keene is flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Fay Falls Barely Flowing Black River Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Crystal Cascade Falls Low Gerrys Falls Low Little Cascade Falls Low Wymans Falls Low Chapel Falls Barely Flowing Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Gages Falls Barely Flowing Saxtons River Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sokoki Falls Barely Flowing Garvin Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Strong Greggs Falls Low Hamilton Falls Low Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Sewalls Falls Low Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Barely Flowing Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Sumner Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 80°F

Fri 80°F Sunny Best
Sat 80°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Keene

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Strong · 2860 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Twin Cascade Moderate · 4 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Tannery Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Turners Falls Moderate · 4040 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 The Cascades Moderate · 4040 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Sumner Falls Moderate · 1920 cfs 37th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Keene (7 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.

Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Keene (21 waterfalls)

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

Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

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

Royalston Falls

44.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

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

Great Falls

29.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Keene

Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

35.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

44.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

14.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

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

Great Falls

29.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

1.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

18.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

49.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

36.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

33.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

45.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Little Cascade Falls waterfall

Little Cascade Falls

28.4 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft

Gerrys Falls

28.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Cascade Falls waterfall

Crystal Cascade Falls

27.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wymans Falls

27.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sumner Falls

25.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Keene

Are there free waterfalls near Keene?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Keene, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Keene?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Keene, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Keene?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Keene, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Keene?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Keene, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Keene?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Keene, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Keene?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Keene?

The tallest waterfall near Keene is Hamilton Falls at 125 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Keene?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Keene have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Keene?

The closest waterfall to Keene is Beaver Brook Falls, approximately 2.3 miles away.

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