Waterfall Hikes Near Manchester, NH

169,097 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Manchester? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Manchester. 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 42.9848°N, -71.4447°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Manchester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

1 of 20 waterfalls near Manchester is flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Low Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Garvin Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Barely Flowing Livermore Falls Moderate Orris Falls Low Packers Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Moderate Sewalls Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing Welton Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 77°F Rain Showers
Jun 81°F Sunny
Sat 77°F Sunny
Sun 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 74°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Manchester

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sewalls Falls Roaring · 179 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Pawtucket Falls Roaring · 7800 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls Moderate · 16500 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Beaver Brook Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Fay Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Livermore Falls Moderate · 1990 cfs 52nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Manchester (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

48.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Manchester (15 waterfalls)

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

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Manchester

Greggs Falls

46.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

6.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

48.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

24.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

50 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

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

Danforth Falls

42.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

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

Fay Falls

13.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Orris Falls

48.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

44.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

40.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

39.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

23.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Welton Falls

31.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Manchester

Are there free waterfalls near Manchester?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Manchester, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Manchester?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Manchester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Manchester?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Manchester, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Manchester?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Manchester, including Beaver Brook Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Manchester?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Manchester?

The tallest waterfall near Manchester is Royalston Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Manchester?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Manchester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Manchester?

The closest waterfall to Manchester is Greggs Falls, approximately 6.8 miles away.

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