Waterfall Hikes Near Boston, MA

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

within 50 miles

Boston sits on a glacially scoured coastal plain of drumlins, river valleys and tidal estuaries abutting the Atlantic, with nearby uplands like the Blue Hills and Middlesex Fells offering granite ridges and wooded gullies. Within 50 miles most waterfall hikes are short woodland stream walks or moderate gorge and ledge scrambles, with a few easy roadside and drive-up cascades; the mix of urban shoreline, former mill river corridors, and conserved highlands gives hikers geologic variety and easy access.

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

5 of 11 waterfalls near Boston are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Moderate Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Strong Wildcat Falls Strong Wicassic Falls Roaring The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 86°F

Thu 83°F Partly Sunny
Fri 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Sunny Best
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Boston

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 356 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Wicassic Falls Roaring · 147 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Pawtucket Falls Strong · 9140 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Wildcat Falls Strong · 212 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Hampton Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 244 cfs 70th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Boston (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.

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Albion Falls

41.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

42.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Boston

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

22.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

41.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Woonsocket Falls

42.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

42.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

The Cascade

42.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

31.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

48 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

37.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

17.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 4 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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