Waterfall Hikes Near Francestown, NH

129 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Francestown? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Francestown. 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 42.9895°N, -71.8141°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Francestown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

6 of 33 waterfalls near Francestown are flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Black River Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Gerrys Falls Barely Flowing Little Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Danforth Falls Low Doane Falls Low Royalston Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sokoki Falls Moderate Garvin Falls Roaring Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Barely Flowing Hamilton Falls Low Hampton Falls Moderate Livermore Falls Roaring Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Strong Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Moderate Welton Falls Strong Waternomee Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Strong

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 67°F

Aft 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 70°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 67°F Sunny Best
Lab 72°F Sunny
Tue 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wed 71°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Francestown

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Welton Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Livermore Falls Roaring · 221 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Waternomee Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 Steeles Falls Strong · 83 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Garvin Falls Strong · 7 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Francestown (6 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 Francestown (22 waterfalls)

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

Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

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

Wildcat Falls

41.4 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

All 33 Waterfalls Near Francestown

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
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

41.4 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
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

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

Sewalls Falls

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

Fay Falls

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

Royalston Falls

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

Steeles Falls

43.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

9.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

9.1 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
Welton Falls waterfall

Welton Falls

35.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

36.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

22.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

5.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Francestown

Are there free waterfalls near Francestown?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Francestown, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Francestown?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Francestown, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Francestown?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Francestown, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Francestown?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Francestown, including Beaver Brook Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Francestown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Francestown?

The tallest waterfall near Francestown is Hamilton Falls at 125 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Francestown?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Francestown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Francestown?

The closest waterfall to Francestown is Purgatory Falls, approximately 9.5 miles away.

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