Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, NH

8,746 residents
New York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin. 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 43.4499°N, -71.6691°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Franklin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 42 gauged

27 of 42 waterfalls near Franklin are flowing strongly today

Arethusa Falls Roaring Hawthorne Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Ripley Falls Roaring Zealand Falls Roaring Thoreau Falls Roaring Thirteen Falls Roaring Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Beede Falls Roaring Sabbaday Falls Roaring Black River Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Gerrys Falls Barely Flowing Little Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Bridalveil Falls Strong Franconia Falls Strong Georgiana Falls Strong Gordon Falls Strong Nancy Cascades Strong Fletcher Cascades Strong Mill Brook Cascade Strong Norway Rapids Strong Shell Cascade Strong Gages Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sokoki Falls Moderate Garvin Falls Strong Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Low Livermore Falls Roaring Orris Falls Strong Packers Falls Roaring Purgatory Falls Strong Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Welton Falls Roaring Waternomee Falls Roaring Thompson Falls Roaring Sumner Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 80°F Partly Sunny
Sat 76°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 73°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 73°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Livermore Falls Roaring · 225 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Beede Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Sabbaday Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Welton Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Thompson Falls Roaring · 212 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin (4 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

Mill Brook Cascade

11.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Franklin (35 waterfalls)

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

Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

8.5 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

All 42 Waterfalls Near Franklin

Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

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

Livermore Falls

8.5 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
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

49.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

11.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Greggs Falls

44.5 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
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

43.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

28.6 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

Waternomee Falls

16.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

6.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
Georgiana Falls waterfall

Georgiana Falls

19.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 700 ft

Gerrys Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordon Falls waterfall

Gordon Falls

18.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Norway Rapids

28.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Cascade Falls waterfall

Little Cascade Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft
Crystal Cascade Falls waterfall

Crystal Cascade Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sumner Falls

28.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Franconia Falls waterfall

Franconia Falls

31.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
6.8 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklin

Are there free waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Franklin, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Franklin?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Franklin, including Little Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Franklin?

There are 35 dog-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Franklin, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Franklin?

The shortest waterfall hike near Franklin is Arethusa Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Franklin?

The tallest waterfall near Franklin is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Franklin?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Franklin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Franklin?

The closest waterfall to Franklin is Sewalls Falls, approximately 14.2 miles away.

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