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

1 of 13 waterfalls near Haverhill is flowing strongly today

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

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 58°F

Tod 77°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 75°F Mostly Cloudy
Fri 71°F Light Rain
Sat 64°F Light Rain Likely
Sun 58°F Chance Light Rain
Mon 55°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 58°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Haverhill

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wildcat Falls Roaring · 80 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Greggs Falls Moderate · 75 cfs 71st percentile
  3. 3 Garvin Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 49th percentile
  4. 4 Steeles Falls Moderate · 114 cfs 34th percentile
  5. 5 Pawtucket Falls Low · 1930 cfs 15th percentile
  6. 6 Packers Falls Barely Flowing · 87 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Haverhill (7 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

16.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

21.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

21.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

All 13 Waterfalls Near Haverhill

Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

15.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

16.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

19.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

21.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

21.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

30.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

31.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Greggs Falls in New Hampshire, about 64 feet of drop LiDAR

Greggs Falls

31.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

36.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

39.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Orris Falls in Maine, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Orris Falls

39.9 miles away
Maine
Easy
3.5 miles Unknown
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

43 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Aerial view around Mayo Falls in Maine Aerial

Mayo Falls

46.6 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

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 7 easy waterfall hikes near Haverhill, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Haverhill?

There are 7 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.

How tall are the waterfalls near Haverhill?

The tallest waterfall near Haverhill is Hampton Falls at 10 feet.

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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