Waterfall Hikes Near East Merrimack, NH

4,643 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Merrimack? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East Merrimack. 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 42.8692°N, -71.4819°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Merrimack

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

7 of 21 waterfalls near East Merrimack are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 82°F Partly Sunny
Sat 77°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 77°F Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 73°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near East Merrimack

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Beede Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Steeles Falls Strong · 83 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Garvin Falls Strong · 7 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Hampton Falls Strong · 0 cfs 77th percentile
  6. 6 Albion Falls Strong · 191 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near East Merrimack (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

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around East Merrimack (13 waterfalls)

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

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 21 Waterfalls Near East Merrimack

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

Greggs Falls

44.5 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
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

49.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

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

Steeles Falls

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

Danforth Falls

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

Hampton Falls

41.2 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
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

7.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

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

Spirit Falls

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

Doane Falls

35.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Woonsocket Falls

23 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

22.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

15.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

14.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Merrimack

Are there free waterfalls near East Merrimack?

There are 17 free waterfalls near East Merrimack, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near East Merrimack?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near East Merrimack, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Merrimack?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near East Merrimack, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Merrimack?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near East Merrimack, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near East Merrimack?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near East Merrimack, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Merrimack?

The shortest waterfall hike near East Merrimack is Albion Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near East Merrimack?

The tallest waterfall near East Merrimack is Royalston Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around East Merrimack?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near East Merrimack have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to East Merrimack?

The closest waterfall to East Merrimack is Wildcat Falls, approximately 1.6 miles away.

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