Waterfall Hikes Near Center Ossipee, NH

679 residents
New York Time Zone
51 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The count at Center Ossipee runs to fifty-one falls, which tells you how close the White Mountains sit. Beede Falls over in Sandwich is the local favorite, a half-mile walk with swimming allowed. Sabbaday Falls off the Kancamagus drops 45 feet after an easy 0.7 miles. Swans Falls also permits a swim. Fletcher Cascades takes 3.2 miles and 600 feet of climbing for anyone wanting quiet. Winniweta Falls near Jackson is a gentle 1.2 miles. Dogs go nearly everywhere on this list.

Located at 43.7542°N, -71.1508°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Center Ossipee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

51 of 51 gauged

42 of 51 waterfalls near Center Ossipee are flowing strongly today

Arethusa Falls Roaring Hawthorne Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Ripley Falls Roaring Zealand Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Thoreau Falls Roaring Thirteen Falls Roaring Basion Cove Falls Moderate Pumgustuck Moderate Beede Falls Roaring Sabbaday Falls Roaring Brickett Falls Roaring Coosauk Fall Roaring Glen Ellis Falls Roaring Hermit Falls Roaring Hitchcock Falls Roaring Winniweta Falls Roaring Triple Falls Roaring Bridalveil Falls Strong Franconia Falls Strong Georgiana Falls Strong Gordon Falls Strong Nancy Cascades Strong Dryad Falls Moderate Giant Falls Moderate Peboamauk Fall Moderate Dundee Falls Roaring Mallison Falls Roaring Presumpscot Falls Roaring Saccarappa Falls Roaring Fletcher Cascades Strong Mill Brook Cascade Strong Norway Rapids Strong Shell Cascade Strong Garvin Falls Moderate Great Falls Low Swans Falls Low Kees Falls Roaring Mad River Falls Roaring Kezar Falls Roaring Steep Falls Roaring Livermore Falls Roaring Mother Walker Falls Roaring Orris Falls Strong Packers Falls Roaring Sewalls Falls Moderate Welton Falls Roaring Waternomee Falls Roaring Thompson Falls Roaring Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 79°F Partly Sunny
Sat 73°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 70°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 75°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Center Ossipee

Updated 23 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Steep Falls Roaring · 14 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Kezar Falls Roaring · 14 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Beede Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Mallison Falls Roaring · 749 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Dundee Falls Roaring · 749 cfs 98th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Center Ossipee (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.

Sabbaday Falls waterfall

Sabbaday Falls

5.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Center Ossipee (42 waterfalls)

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

Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

45.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

14.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swans Falls

30.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

6.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft

All 51 Waterfalls Near Center Ossipee

Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

45.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

14.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.5 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swans Falls

30.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sabbaday Falls waterfall

Sabbaday Falls

5.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

6.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

8.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Winniweta Falls waterfall

Winniweta Falls

9.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Norway Rapids

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

Shell Cascade

28.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nancy Cascades waterfall

Nancy Cascades

30.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Ellis Falls waterfall

Glen Ellis Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

11.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Arethusa Falls waterfall

Arethusa Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.8 miles 800 ft
Brickett Falls waterfall

Brickett Falls

49.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ripley Falls waterfall

Ripley Falls

28.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
1.2 miles 300 ft
Hermit Falls waterfall

Hermit Falls

46 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dundee Falls

8.2 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mad River Falls

45.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mallison Falls

4.7 miles away
Maine
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Center Ossipee

Are there free waterfalls near Center Ossipee?

There are 33 free waterfalls near Center Ossipee, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Center Ossipee?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Center Ossipee, including Glen Ellis Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Center Ossipee?

There are 42 dog-friendly waterfalls near Center Ossipee, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Center Ossipee?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Center Ossipee, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Center Ossipee?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Center Ossipee, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Center Ossipee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Center Ossipee is Arethusa Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Center Ossipee?

The tallest waterfall near Center Ossipee is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Center Ossipee?

Yes, 43 waterfalls near Center Ossipee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Center Ossipee?

The closest waterfall to Center Ossipee is Thompson Falls, approximately 15.2 miles away.

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