Waterfall Hikes Near Concord, NH

44,049 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Concord keeps a waterfall at the edge of town, Sewalls Falls on the Merrimack, a flat mile of walking near the old dam site. Beede Falls up in Sandwich allows swimming after a half-mile walk. Livermore Falls near Plymouth is a short half mile down to the Pemigewasset. Purgatory Falls runs 4.5 miles with 400 feet of gain for a fuller morning. Once the White Mountains enter the circle the count climbs to forty falls.

Located at 43.2305°N, -71.5595°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Concord

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

20 of 40 waterfalls near Concord are flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Beede Falls Roaring Sabbaday Falls Roaring Black River Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Gerrys Falls Barely Flowing Little Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Danforth Falls Low Fletcher Cascades Strong Mill Brook Cascade Strong Norway Rapids Strong Shell Cascade Strong Franconia Falls Strong Georgiana Falls Strong Gordon Falls Strong Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sokoki Falls Moderate Garvin Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Moderate Hawthorne Falls Roaring Thoreau Falls Roaring Thirteen Falls Roaring Livermore Falls Roaring Mayo Falls Strong Orris Falls Strong Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Strong Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Moderate Welton Falls Roaring Waternomee Falls Roaring Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 77°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 74°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Concord

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Beede Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Welton Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Livermore Falls Roaring · 225 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Sabbaday Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Waternomee Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 96th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Concord (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.

Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

37.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Concord (29 waterfalls)

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

Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

43.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

34.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Concord

Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

37.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

49.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Greggs Falls

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

Steeles Falls

43.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

34.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

8.5 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
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Welton Falls waterfall

Welton Falls

35.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

28.6 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

Mill Brook Cascade

11.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

6.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft

Orris Falls

47.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Norway Rapids

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

Danforth Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

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

Great Falls

31.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Concord

Are there free waterfalls near Concord?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Concord, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Concord?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Concord, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Concord?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Concord, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Concord?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Concord, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Concord?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Concord, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Concord?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Concord?

The tallest waterfall near Concord is Sabbaday Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Concord?

Yes, 34 waterfalls near Concord have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Concord?

The closest waterfall to Concord is Sewalls Falls, approximately 1.7 miles away.

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