Waterfall Hikes Near Haverhill, MA

67,273 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Haverhill leans on New Hampshire for its waterfall hiking. Packers Falls on the Lamprey River is a tenth of a mile from the car and takes dogs. Wildcat Falls makes an easy 1.5 mile loop. For a longer day, Steeles Falls runs 2 miles with 300 feet of gain and Purgatory Falls stretches to 4.5 miles with 400. Thirteen falls come inside the radius. Pawtucket Falls, upriver in Lowell, shows the Merrimack pouring through the old mill city.

Located at 42.7838°N, -71.0871°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Haverhill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

5 of 13 waterfalls near Haverhill are flowing strongly today

Danforth Falls Low Garvin Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Moderate Mayo Falls Strong Orris Falls Strong Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Strong Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 78°F

Tod 83°F Sunny
Sat 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Haverhill

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 Steeles Falls Roaring · 99 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Mayo Falls Strong · 7 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Orris Falls Strong · 7 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Hampton Falls Strong · 0 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Purgatory Falls Strong · 19 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Haverhill (3 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 Haverhill (8 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
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 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

All 13 Waterfalls Near Haverhill

Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

36.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

41.4 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
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

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

Garvin Falls

49.3 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

Orris Falls

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

Sewalls Falls

37.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Mayo Falls

28.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Haverhill

Are there free waterfalls near Haverhill?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Haverhill, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Haverhill?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Haverhill, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Haverhill?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Haverhill, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Haverhill?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Haverhill, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Haverhill?

The shortest waterfall hike near Haverhill is Danforth Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Haverhill?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Haverhill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Haverhill?

The closest waterfall to Haverhill is Hampton Falls, approximately 15.3 miles away.

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