Waterfall Hikes Near New Boston, NH

215 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Boston? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Boston. 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 42.9781°N, -71.6937°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Boston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

4 of 24 waterfalls near New Boston are flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Strong Fay Falls Strong Black River Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Barely Flowing Doane Falls Low Royalston Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sokoki Falls Moderate Garvin Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Low Packers Falls Strong Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Moderate Sewalls Falls Strong Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Low Welton Falls Barely Flowing The Cascade Low Steeles Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 83°F Isolated Rain Showers
Mon 86°F Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near New Boston

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sewalls Falls Strong · 425 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Beaver Brook Falls Strong · 150 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Fay Falls Strong · 150 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Packers Falls Strong · 305 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 8200 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Steeles Falls Moderate · 457 cfs 51st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Boston (4 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.

Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

1.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Boston (16 waterfalls)

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

Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

47.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

37.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

42.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near New Boston

Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

47.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Greggs Falls

6.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Garvin Falls

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

Sewalls Falls

1.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

42.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

31.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

11.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

38.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

24.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

33.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

34.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

17.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

35 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

31.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

45.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

45.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

45.6 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Boston

Are there free waterfalls near New Boston?

There are 20 free waterfalls near New Boston, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Boston?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near New Boston, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Boston?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near New Boston, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Boston?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Boston, including Beaver Brook Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Boston?

The shortest waterfall hike near New Boston is Beaver Brook Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near New Boston?

The tallest waterfall near New Boston is Royalston Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Boston?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near New Boston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Boston?

The closest waterfall to New Boston is Purgatory Falls, approximately 5 miles away.

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