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

7 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 Strong Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Low Hamilton Falls Low Hampton Falls Moderate Livermore Falls Roaring Packers Falls Roaring Purgatory Falls Strong Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Moderate Welton Falls Roaring Waternomee Falls Roaring Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours 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 2 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

Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

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

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

41.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

17.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

8.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Waternomee Falls

16.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

26.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Little Cascade Falls waterfall

Little Cascade Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft

Gerrys Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Crystal Cascade Falls waterfall

Crystal Cascade Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

34.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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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