Waterfall Hikes Near Boston, MA

4,328,315 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Mill country supplies Boston's waterfalls. Pawtucket Falls shows up on the list twice, once in Lowell where the Merrimack powered the textile industry and again on the Blackstone down in Rhode Island, both viewable from the car. Woonsocket Falls is another drive-up. For a walk, Danforth Falls and The Cascade each ask a half mile round trip and let the dog come. Eleven falls total inside the radius. Wicassic, Albion, and Hampton Falls have no measured trails yet, which makes them projects for whoever likes maps.

Located at 42.3188°N, -71.0852°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Boston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Boston have live flow data today

Albion Falls Low Woonsocket Falls Low Danforth Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Moderate Packers Falls Low Pawtucket Falls Low Pawtucket Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 63°F

Tue 63°F Partly Sunny Best
Wed 64°F Partly Sunny
Thu 63°F Partly Sunny
Fri 63°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 63°F Rain Showers Likely
Sun 64°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 65°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Boston

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hampton Falls Strong · 2 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 The Cascade Moderate · 10 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Sutton Falls Moderate · 56 cfs 64th percentile
  4. 4 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 53 cfs 58th percentile
  5. 5 Danforth Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 46th percentile
  6. 6 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 124 cfs 30th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Boston (8 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.

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

26.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

33.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Woonsocket Falls in Rhode Island, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Woonsocket Falls

33.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

34.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Boston

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

26.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

29 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

33.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Woonsocket Falls in Rhode Island, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Woonsocket Falls

33.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

34.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Massachusetts, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

34.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

38 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

39.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

43.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

44 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Boston

Are there free waterfalls near Boston?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Boston, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Boston?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Boston, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Boston?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Boston, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Boston?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Boston, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Boston?

The shortest waterfall hike near Boston is Albion Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Boston?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Boston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Boston?

The closest waterfall to Boston is Danforth Falls, approximately 25.2 miles away.

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