Waterfall Hikes Near Manchester, NH

169,097 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Amoskeag mill power came off the Merrimack, and Manchester still sits in falling water country, twenty-six falls in the circle. Purgatory Falls asks the most, 4.5 miles and 400 feet of climbing. Steeles Falls takes two miles and 300 feet. For something gentler, Wildcat Falls loops a mile and a half, dog friendly, and Sewalls Falls is an easy mile. Greggs Falls drops on the Piscataquog in Goffstown. Down in Lowell, Pawtucket Falls appears without any walking at all.

Located at 42.9848°N, -71.4447°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Manchester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

11 of 26 waterfalls near Manchester are flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Beede Falls Roaring Danforth Falls Low Doane Falls Low Royalston Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Fletcher Cascades Strong Norway Rapids Strong Shell Cascade Strong Gages Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Garvin Falls Strong Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Low Hampton 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 Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 77°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 77°F Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 73°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Manchester

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Beede Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Welton Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Livermore Falls Roaring · 221 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Steeles Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Shell Cascade Strong · 116 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Manchester (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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Manchester (20 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
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

34.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

43.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Manchester

Greggs Falls

44.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

41.4 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
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

34.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

43.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

41.2 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
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

7.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

15.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

14.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

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

Royalston Falls

40.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

36.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

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

Doane Falls

35.7 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Manchester

Are there free waterfalls near Manchester?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Manchester, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Manchester?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Manchester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Manchester?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Manchester, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Manchester?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Manchester, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Manchester?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Manchester, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Manchester?

The shortest waterfall hike near Manchester is Beaver Brook Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Manchester?

The tallest waterfall near Manchester is Royalston Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Manchester?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Manchester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Manchester?

The closest waterfall to Manchester is Greggs Falls, approximately 6.8 miles away.

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