Waterfall Hikes Near Nashua, NH

245,209 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nashua? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nashua. 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 42.7491°N, -71.4910°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nashua

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

2 of 18 waterfalls near Nashua are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 79°F Rain Showers
Jun 83°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 75°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 81°F 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 Sewalls Falls Roaring · 179 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Pawtucket Falls Roaring · 7800 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Woonsocket Falls Strong · 175 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Beaver Brook Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Greggs Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nashua (3 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

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

Danforth Falls

42.7 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

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Nashua

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Greggs Falls

46.6 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
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

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

Sewalls Falls

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

Steeles Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

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

Hampton Falls

36.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Woonsocket Falls

25.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

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

Packers Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

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

Sutton Falls

19.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nashua

Are there free waterfalls near Nashua?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Nashua, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nashua?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Nashua, including Danforth 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 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nashua, including Beaver Brook Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nashua?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nashua is Beaver Brook 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, 14 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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