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 Barely Flowing Doane Falls Low Royalston Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Fletcher Cascades Strong Norway Rapids Strong Shell Cascade Strong Garvin Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Moderate Livermore Falls Roaring Orris Falls Strong Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Strong Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Strong Welton Falls Roaring Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours 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 Beede Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Welton Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Livermore Falls Roaring · 225 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Steeles Falls Roaring · 99 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Shell Cascade Roaring · 126 cfs 90th 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

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

9.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

9.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

31.2 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

Norway Rapids

28.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

28.6 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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