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

20 waterfalls near Nashua have live flow data today

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

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 85°F

Tod 86°F Sunny
Wed 85°F Sunny Best
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Sunny
Sat 82°F Sunny
Sun 83°F Sunny
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Nashua

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Greggs Falls Moderate · 131 cfs 55th percentile
  2. 2 Hampton Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 26th percentile
  3. 3 Pawtucket Falls Low · 2690 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Albion Falls Barely Flowing · 212 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing · 212 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Garvin Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 3rd 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

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

Danforth Falls

34.7 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

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

Purgatory Falls

28.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Nashua

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

28.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Greggs Falls

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

Danforth Falls

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

Garvin Falls

39.5 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

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

Royalston Falls

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

Hampton Falls

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

Spirit Falls

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

Doane Falls

18.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Woonsocket Falls

33.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

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

Packers Falls

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

Albion Falls

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

Beaver Brook Falls

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

Sutton Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

22 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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