Waterfall Hikes Near Laconia, NH

16,898 residents

New York Time Zone

43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Laconia? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Laconia. 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 43.5725°N, -71.4775°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Laconia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 43 gauged

32 of 43 waterfalls near Laconia are flowing strongly today

Arethusa Falls Roaring Hawthorne Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Ripley Falls Roaring Zealand Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Thoreau Falls Roaring Thirteen Falls Roaring Beede Falls Roaring Sabbaday Falls Roaring Bridalveil Falls Strong Franconia Falls Strong Georgiana Falls Strong Gordon Falls Strong Nancy Cascades Strong Coosauk Fall Roaring Glen Ellis Falls Roaring Hitchcock Falls Roaring Winniweta Falls Roaring Triple Falls Roaring Crystal Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Gerrys Falls Barely Flowing Little Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Fletcher Cascades Strong Mill Brook Cascade Strong Norway Rapids Strong Shell Cascade Strong Garvin Falls Moderate Great Falls Low Swans Falls Low Greggs Falls Moderate Livermore Falls Roaring Orris Falls Strong Packers Falls Roaring Purgatory Falls Strong Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic 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

Labor Day

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 77°F Mostly Sunny

Sat 73°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Sun 71°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Lab 75°F Sunny Best

Tue 72°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 70°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Laconia (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.

Sewalls Falls

37.6 miles away

New Hampshire

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

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

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

Beede Falls

14.7 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Fletcher Cascades

6.3 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

3.2 miles 600 ft

Livermore Falls

8.5 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Welton Falls

35.9 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.5 miles 400 ft

Norway Rapids

28.7 miles away

28.7 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Shell Cascade

28.6 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

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

Sabbaday Falls

5.1 miles away

New Hampshire

Easy

0.7 miles 100 ft

Steeles Falls

43.1 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Thoreau Falls

25.5 miles away

20.2 miles away

New Hampshire

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Laconia

Are there free waterfalls near Laconia?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Laconia, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Laconia?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Laconia, including Glen Ellis Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Laconia?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Laconia?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Laconia?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Laconia?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Laconia?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Laconia?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Laconia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Laconia?

The closest waterfall to Laconia is Beede Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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