Waterfall Hikes Near Nashua, NH

245,209 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nashua's falls spread across the southern tier of New Hampshire, with a few over the Massachusetts line. Purgatory Falls is the substantial hike, 4.5 miles with 400 feet of gain in the hills near Mont Vernon. Wildcat Falls in Merrimack makes a 1.5-mile loop that dogs enjoy. Danforth Falls takes half a mile. Pawtucket Falls, the old mill drop on the Merrimack in Lowell, shows itself from the road. Twenty falls show up within fifty miles, most of them short walks open to dogs.

Located at 42.7491°N, -71.4910°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nashua

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

2 of 20 waterfalls near Nashua are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Low Woonsocket Falls Low Danforth Falls Moderate Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Garvin Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Barely Flowing Hampton Falls Barely Flowing Packers Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing Purgatory Falls Moderate Sewalls Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing The Cascade Barely Flowing Sutton Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 72°F

Sun 72°F Patchy Fog
Mon 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 72°F Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Nashua

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Pawtucket Falls Roaring · 1930 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Sewalls Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Garvin Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 40 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Purgatory Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 59th percentile
  6. 6 Danforth Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nashua (5 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

21.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

34.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nashua (11 waterfalls)

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

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

12.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Nashua

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

8.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

21.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

12.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Greggs Falls

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

Danforth Falls

34.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

21.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

33.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

47.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

49.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

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

Spirit Falls

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

Doane Falls

34.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Woonsocket Falls

18.3 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

16.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

36.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

37.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

30 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nashua

Are there free waterfalls near Nashua?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Nashua, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nashua?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Nashua, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nashua?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nashua, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nashua?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nashua, including Beaver Brook Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nashua?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nashua is Albion Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Nashua?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nashua?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Nashua have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nashua?

The closest waterfall to Nashua is Wildcat Falls, approximately 5.7 miles away.

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