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

43 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 Strong Coosauk Fall Strong Glen Ellis Falls Strong Hermit Falls Strong Hitchcock Falls Strong Winniweta Falls Strong Triple Falls Strong Bridalveil Falls Strong Franconia Falls Strong Georgiana Falls Strong Gordon Falls Strong Nancy Cascades Strong 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 Strong Great Falls Barely Flowing Swans Falls Barely Flowing Kees Falls Strong Mad River Falls Strong 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 Strong

Updated 30 minutes 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

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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

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

45.2 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Beede Falls

14.7 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

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

6.3 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

3.2 miles 600 ft

All 51 Waterfalls Near Center Ossipee

Gordon Falls

18.1 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Hawthorne Falls

5.3 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Sewalls Falls

37.6 miles away

New Hampshire

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Orris Falls

47.3 miles away

Maine

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Pumgustuck

13.9 miles away

Maine

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Garvin Falls

49.3 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bridalveil Falls

14.6 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

5.0 miles 800 ft

Basion Cove Falls

28.1 miles away

Maine

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Steep Falls

4 miles away

Maine

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Mother Walker Falls

49.7 miles away

Maine

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 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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