Waterfall Hikes Near Mountain Lakes, NH

597 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mountain Lakes? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mountain Lakes. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.1205°N, -71.9580°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mountain Lakes

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 41 gauged

4 of 41 waterfalls near Mountain Lakes are flowing strongly today

Arethusa Falls Moderate Hawthorne Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Ripley Falls Moderate Zealand Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Thoreau Falls Moderate Thirteen Falls Moderate Beede Falls Barely Flowing Sabbaday Falls Barely Flowing Blake Falls Strong Mollys Falls Strong Bolton Falls Moderate Brickett Falls Moderate Coosauk Fall Moderate Glen Ellis Falls Moderate Hermit Falls Moderate Hitchcock Falls Moderate Winniweta Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Bridalveil Falls Moderate Franconia Falls Moderate Georgiana Falls Moderate Gordon Falls Moderate Nancy Cascades Moderate Fletcher Cascades Low Mill Brook Cascade Low Norway Rapids Low Shell Cascade Low Livermore Falls Low Mad River Falls Moderate Moretown Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Texas Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Strong Welton Falls Barely Flowing Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Moderate Swans Falls Barely Flowing Sumner Falls Strong

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 76°F

Thu 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sat 76°F Sunny Best
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Mountain Lakes

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Blake Falls Strong · 43 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Mollys Falls Strong · 43 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Sumner Falls Strong · 2450 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Peboamauk Fall Moderate · 2050 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Moss Glen Falls Moderate · 53 cfs 57th percentile
  6. 6 Bolton Falls Moderate · 68 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mountain Lakes (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mountain Lakes (36 waterfalls)

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

Bridalveil Falls waterfall

Bridalveil Falls

33.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.0 miles 800 ft
Gordon Falls waterfall

Gordon Falls

37.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Georgiana Falls waterfall

Georgiana Falls

38.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 700 ft

Waternomee Falls

34.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
Franconia Falls waterfall

Franconia Falls

49.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
6.8 miles 200 ft
Thirteen Falls waterfall

Thirteen Falls

38.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Mountain Lakes

Bridalveil Falls waterfall

Bridalveil Falls

33.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.0 miles 800 ft
Gordon Falls waterfall

Gordon Falls

37.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Georgiana Falls waterfall

Georgiana Falls

38.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 700 ft

Waternomee Falls

34.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
Franconia Falls waterfall

Franconia Falls

49.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
6.8 miles 200 ft
Thirteen Falls waterfall

Thirteen Falls

38.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hawthorne Falls waterfall

Hawthorne Falls

42.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thoreau Falls waterfall

Thoreau Falls

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

Zealand Falls

46.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.6 miles 650 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

36.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Nancy Cascades waterfall

Nancy Cascades

28.5 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

27.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
1.2 miles 300 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

20.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Norway Rapids

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

Welton Falls

39.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Mollys Falls waterfall

Mollys Falls

14.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

14.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

6.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mountain Lakes

Are there free waterfalls near Mountain Lakes?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Mountain Lakes, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mountain Lakes?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Mountain Lakes, including Glen Ellis Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mountain Lakes?

There are 36 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mountain Lakes, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mountain Lakes?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mountain Lakes, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mountain Lakes?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Mountain Lakes, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mountain Lakes?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mountain Lakes is Arethusa Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mountain Lakes?

The tallest waterfall near Mountain Lakes is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mountain Lakes?

Yes, 36 waterfalls near Mountain Lakes have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mountain Lakes?

The closest waterfall to Mountain Lakes is Bridalveil Falls, approximately 11.9 miles away.

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