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

41 waterfalls near Mountain Lakes have live flow data today

Arethusa Falls Barely Flowing Hawthorne Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Ripley Falls Barely Flowing Zealand Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Thoreau Falls Barely Flowing Thirteen Falls Barely Flowing Beede Falls Barely Flowing Sabbaday Falls Barely Flowing Blake Falls Barely Flowing Mollys Falls Barely Flowing Bolton Falls Low Brickett Falls Barely Flowing Coosauk Fall Barely Flowing Glen Ellis Falls Barely Flowing Hermit Falls Barely Flowing Hitchcock Falls Barely Flowing Winniweta Falls Barely Flowing Triple 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 Livermore Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Moretown Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Texas Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Peboamauk Fall Barely Flowing Welton Falls Barely Flowing Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Swans Falls Barely Flowing Sumner Falls Low

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 84°F

Aft 81°F Isolated Rain Showers
Mon 84°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Wed 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Chance Rain Showers
Ind 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mountain Lakes

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bolton Falls Low · 427 cfs 19th percentile
  2. 2 Sumner Falls Low · 9160 cfs 10th percentile
  3. 3 Welton Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Texas Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Blake Falls Barely Flowing · 115 cfs 3rd 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

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

Gordon Falls

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

Georgiana Falls

36.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 700 ft

Waternomee Falls

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

Franconia Falls

5.3 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

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

Gordon Falls

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

Georgiana Falls

36.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 700 ft

Waternomee Falls

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

Franconia Falls

5.3 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

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

Thoreau Falls

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

Zealand Falls

4.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.6 miles 650 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

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

Nancy Cascades

1.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Arethusa Falls waterfall

Arethusa Falls

27.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.8 miles 800 ft
Ripley Falls waterfall

Ripley Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Shell Cascade

9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Norway Rapids

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

Welton Falls

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

Mollys Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

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

Fletcher Cascades

14 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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