The best waterfalls near Concord, New Hampshire are Welton Falls, Glen Ellis Falls, Sabbaday Falls and 7 more, ranked by visitor ratings and distance from the city. The closest is Purgatory Falls, about 24 miles south of Concord.
For more waterfalls around Concord, browse the nearest towns: East Concord, Pembroke, Epsom, Goffstown, Manchester, Mont Vernon, Merrimack, Bristol. You can also see every waterfall on the New Hampshire waterfalls page.
How we picked: We looked at the 23 publicly accessible New Hampshire waterfalls within 100 straight-line miles of Concord that have at least five Google reviews, then ranked them by a weighted rating with a small penalty for distance, so a great waterfall close to town edges out an equally rated one far away.
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1. Welton Falls
34 miles northwest of Concord. Our top pick near the city 4.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews.
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Welton Falls is about 34 miles northwest of Concord, near Alexandria. Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 22 Google reviews, and 82% of them give it five stars. Reviews most often mention rocks, no bridge, and water crossing.
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2. Glen Ellis Falls
73 miles north of Concord. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 240 reviews.
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Glen Ellis Falls is about 73 miles north of Concord, near Gorham. Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 240 Google reviews, and 90% of them give it five stars. In short: "Serene, 64-foot high waterfall on the Ellis River in White Mountain National Forest." Older records also call it Pitcher Falls.
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3. Sabbaday Falls
55 miles north of Concord. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 420 reviews.
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Sabbaday Falls is about 55 miles north of Concord, near Tamworth. Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 420 Google reviews, and 88% of them give it five stars. In short: "Gentle, paved trail to a sequence of narrow waterfalls in a forest renowned for its fall foliage." Older records also call it Church Falls.
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4. Livermore Falls
40 miles north of Concord. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews.
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Livermore Falls is about 40 miles north of Concord, near Plymouth. Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 38 Google reviews, and 84% of them give it five stars. In short: "Waterfall along the Pemigewasset River with swimming, kayaking & a state forest with hiking."
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5. Beede Falls
43 miles north of Concord. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 51 reviews.
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Beede Falls is about 43 miles north of Concord, near Sandwich. Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 51 Google reviews, and 78% of them give it five stars.
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6. Arethusa Falls
65 miles north of Concord. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 175 reviews.
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Arethusa Falls is about 65 miles north of Concord, near Deerfield. Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 175 Google reviews, and 87% of them give it five stars. In short: "The state's 2nd tallest, this picturesque waterfall is reached by a 1.5-mile, uphill hiking trail."
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7. Packers Falls
30 miles east of Concord. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
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Packers Falls is about 30 miles east of Concord, near Newmarket. Visitors rate it 4.2 stars across 5 Google reviews. Older records also call it Packer's Falls.
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8. Purgatory Falls
24 miles south of Concord. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews.
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Purgatory Falls is about 24 miles south of Concord, near Mont Vernon. Visitors rate it 4.5 stars across 26 Google reviews, and 73% of them give it five stars. In short: "A hiking trail leads to this scenic waterfall with several cascades amid a tranquil forest."
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9. Ripley Falls
66 miles north of Concord. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews.
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Ripley Falls is about 66 miles north of Concord, near Deerfield. Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 57 Google reviews, and 84% of them give it five stars.
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10. Profile Falls
27 miles north of Concord. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 28 reviews.
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Profile Falls is about 27 miles north of Concord, near Bristol. Visitors rate it 4.5 stars across 28 Google reviews, and 71% of them give it five stars. In short: "Well-known waterfall & fishing destination with picnic areas & hiking & mountain biking trails."
Waterfall Day Trips From Concord
| Waterfall | Distance | Nearest town | Rating |
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| Purgatory Falls | 24 mi south | Mont Vernon | 4.5 |
| Profile Falls | 27 mi north | Bristol | 4.5 |
| Packers Falls | 30 mi east | Newmarket | 4.2 |
| Welton Falls | 34 mi northwest | Alexandria | 4.8 |
| Livermore Falls | 40 mi north | Plymouth | 4.7 |
| Beede Falls | 43 mi north | Sandwich | 4.7 |
| Sabbaday Falls | 55 mi north | Tamworth | 4.8 |
| Arethusa Falls | 65 mi north | Deerfield | 4.8 |
| Ripley Falls | 66 mi north | Deerfield | 4.8 |
| Glen Ellis Falls | 73 mi north | Gorham | 4.9 |
Straight-line distances from downtown Concord. Driving distances are longer, especially in the mountains.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best waterfall near Concord?
Welton Falls tops our 2026 list. It is about 34 miles northwest of Concord and rated 4.8 stars from 22 Google reviews.
What is the closest waterfall to Concord?
Of the waterfalls on this list, Purgatory Falls is the closest, about 24 straight-line miles south of the city, near Mont Vernon.
How many waterfalls are near Concord?
We track 23 publicly accessible, reviewed waterfalls in New Hampshire within 100 miles of Concord, 6 of this list's picks within 50 miles. See every waterfall in the state on the New Hampshire waterfalls page.
How was this list made?
We looked at the 23 publicly accessible New Hampshire waterfalls within 100 straight-line miles of Concord that have at least five Google reviews, then ranked them by a weighted rating with a small penalty for distance, so a great waterfall close to town edges out an equally rated one far away.
What is the easiest White Mountains waterfall to visit?
Sabbaday Falls off the Kancamagus Highway is reached by a short, gentle path, and Glen Ellis Falls in Pinkham Notch is a short walk from the road with stairs to the viewpoint. Beaver Brook Falls near Colebrook is visible from roadside parking.
Summary
Welton Falls is our top waterfall pick near Concord, rated 4.8 out of 5 and about 34 miles from the city. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and trail access and water levels vary through the year, so confirm conditions before you go.
The best water in New Hampshire usually comes from April through early June, when snowmelt in the White Mountains combines with spring rain. Lower elevations peak first; high brooks in the notches keep running hard into June. Summer flows can drop sharply during dry spells, though thunderstorms refresh them quickly, and swimming holes become popular in July and August. Late September through mid-October brings famous foliage, especially along the Kancamagus Highway, along with heavy traffic and full trailhead lots on weekends. Winter turns many falls into ice formations and climbing objectives, but approach trails are icy and some forest roads close for the season. Black flies can be bothersome in late spring.
For more New Hampshire waterfalls, see the full New Hampshire waterfalls page, or read 15 Best Waterfalls in New Hampshire, 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in New Hampshire and 5 Must-See Waterfalls in New Hampshire.