If you’ve been following Only in New Hampshire for a while you already know that we love getting outside! From short hikes to longer ones, scenic views to lakes, there’s no shortage of things to see and do if you love finding refuge in nature. And while we love any opportunity to explore, it’s the state’s waterfalls that we love most. If you’re like us and constantly searching up “waterfalls near me,” consider heading to Coos County, where you’ll find so many waterfalls in one area that you won’t need to go anywhere else. Here are just 10 of the best waterfall hikes in New Hampshire’s Coos County.

1. Crystal Cascade, Pinkham Notch
Crystal Cascades, Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Jackson, NH 03846, USA
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Head to Pinkham Notch to check out this waterfall with a whopping 100-foot drop! This one is so tall that you're likely to hear it before you've even reached it on your hike. It can be found by taking the Tuckerman’s Ravine Trail where you'll reach it just off the side.
2. Beaver Brook Falls, Colebrook
Beaver Brook Falls, Colebrook, NH 03576, USA
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This waterfall is one of our favorites in New Hampshire. In addition to being an impressive sight to see with its 80-foot drop, you don't need to exert much energy to reach Beaver Brook Falls. In fact, just pull into the parking lot and you'll be able to see it from your car.
3. Garfield Falls, Pittsburg
Garfield Falls, Pittsburg, NH 03592, USA
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This 35-foot drop waterfall is the main attraction, but there are also smaller cascades and rapids that flow downstream. The entire network, which is fed by the East Branch of the Dead Diamond River, is beautiful! This hike in is only a mile out and back, and you can find the trailhead down Magalloway road. Just make sure to stay on the main road and don't get distracted by any of the rougher side roads.
4. Eagle Cascade, Beans Purchase
Bean's Purchase, NH, USA
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If you're looking to add a hike to your trip of Coos County waterfalls, you'll love this! Take the 2.5-mile route in the White Mountain National Forest, but remember that you might not be able to see the full falls from the trail. The route is a bit challenging, so be sure to have the right footwear. And be ready for about three to four hours of hiking.
5. Basin Trail Cascades, Beans Purchase
Basin Cascade Trail, Franconia, NH, USA
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One of the most fun waterfalls on the list, the Basin Trail Cascades features a 20-foot drop. While that might not be as high as the others on the list, it offers a fun way to explore the best of the state!

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6. Lower Ammonoosuc Falls, Carroll
Ammonoosuc Lower Falls Trailhead, Lower Falls Rd, Jefferson, NH 03583, USA
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While certainly not the tallest on this list, the waterfall here is babbling and beautiful. It's fed by the Ammonoosuc River and is one of the easier ones to see via a hike. This New Hampshire waterfall hike is just a quarter of a mile and is located within White Mountain National Forest.
7. Emerald Pool Falls, Chatham
Baldface Loop Trail Head, 223 Main Road, Chatham, NH
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Some people might not even consider this beauty a waterfall, but as far as we're concerned, if it falls and it's water, it belongs on this list! The waterfall at Emerald Pool feeds a well-known swimming hole and it's a great day trip on warm days.
8. Giant Falls, Shelburne
Giant Falls, Shelburne, NH 03581, USA
Martin McDonough / alltrails.com
What we love most about this New Hampshire Waterfall is that it's always got a different look depending on recent weather. The full drop is about 80-feet, but visit just after some rain and you'll find it roaring. You can reach it by taking the Peabody Brook Trail.
9. Alpine Cascades, Gorham
Gorham, NH 03581, USA
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The water on these 60-foot cascade falls are heaviest from May through October, but a visit any time of year is lovely. You can hike to reach it, but if you love ATVs you'll appreciate that you can take one trail all the way to the falls.
10. Dixville Flume, Dixville
The Flume, Dixville Township, NH 03576, USA
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The picture might look like one small waterfall, but this is actually a network of three different drops. Head to Dixville Notch State Park to check it out!

What are some of your favorite hiking trails with waterfalls in New Hampshire? What about those in neighboring New England states? Let us know!

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