Waterfall Hikes Near North Conway, NH

2,079 residents
New York Time Zone
56 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Conway? There are 56 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Conway. 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 44.0415°N, -71.1224°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Conway

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

56 of 56 gauged

48 of 56 waterfalls near North Conway 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 Aziscohos Falls (historical) Roaring Ellingwood Falls Roaring Garfield Falls Roaring Basin Falls Roaring Bisco Falls Roaring Kezar Falls Roaring Steep Falls Roaring Beede Falls Roaring Sabbaday Falls Roaring Brickett Falls Roaring Coosauk Fall Roaring Glen Ellis Falls Roaring Hermit Falls Roaring Hitchcock Falls Roaring Winniweta Falls Roaring Triple Falls Roaring Bridalveil Falls Strong Franconia Falls Strong Georgiana Falls Strong Gordon Falls Strong Nancy Cascades Strong Dryad Falls Moderate Giant Falls Moderate Peboamauk Fall Moderate Dundee Falls Low Mallison Falls Low Saccarappa Falls Low Dunn Falls Roaring Ellis Falls Roaring Mother Walker Falls Roaring Screw Auger Falls Roaring Silver Ripple Cascade Roaring The Cataracts Roaring Fletcher Cascades Strong Mill Brook Cascade Strong Norway Rapids Strong Shell Cascade Strong Great Falls Strong Great Falls Low Swans Falls Low Kees Falls Roaring Mad River Falls Roaring Livermore Falls Roaring Rumford Falls Roaring Welton Falls Roaring Waternomee Falls Roaring Thompson Falls Roaring Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near North Conway

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Livermore Falls Roaring · 225 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Thompson Falls Roaring · 212 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Beede Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Welton Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Sabbaday Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Waternomee Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near North Conway (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.

Winniweta Falls waterfall

Winniweta Falls

9.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Sabbaday Falls waterfall

Sabbaday Falls

5.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Conway (47 waterfalls)

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

Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

45.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swans Falls

30.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brickett Falls waterfall

Brickett Falls

49.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nancy Cascades waterfall

Nancy Cascades

30.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 56 Waterfalls Near North Conway

Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

45.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swans Falls

30.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Winniweta Falls waterfall

Winniweta Falls

9.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Sabbaday Falls waterfall

Sabbaday Falls

5.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Brickett Falls waterfall

Brickett Falls

49.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nancy Cascades waterfall

Nancy Cascades

30.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hermit Falls waterfall

Hermit Falls

46 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Ellis Falls waterfall

Glen Ellis Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Arethusa Falls waterfall

Arethusa Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.8 miles 800 ft

Mad River Falls

45.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ripley Falls waterfall

Ripley Falls

28.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
1.2 miles 300 ft

Norway Rapids

28.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Giant Falls waterfall

Giant Falls

1.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Kezar Falls waterfall

Kezar Falls

44.1 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

23.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

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

Thoreau Falls

25.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.2 miles 800 ft

Dryad Falls

1.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hitchcock Falls

44.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Coosauk Fall

45.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Conway

Are there free waterfalls near North Conway?

There are 38 free waterfalls near North Conway, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Conway?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Conway?

There are 47 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Conway, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Conway?

There are 45 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Conway, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Conway?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Conway?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near North Conway?

The tallest waterfall near North Conway is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Do any waterfalls near North Conway require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near North Conway requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Conway?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near North Conway have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Conway?

The closest waterfall to North Conway is Thompson Falls, approximately 2.4 miles away.

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