Waterfall Hikes Near Cambridge, MA

117,962 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Thirteen falls come within fifty miles of Cambridge, mostly modest drops on the old mill rivers between the Merrimack and the Blackstone. Pawtucket Falls in Lowell is the nearest with real presence, the Merrimack sliding past the gatehouses in plain view of the street. For an actual walk, Danforth Falls in Hudson runs half a mile each way and welcomes dogs. The Cascade asks the same distance. Catch any of these during spring runoff, when melting snow puts weight behind the water.

Located at 42.3759°N, -71.1185°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cambridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Cambridge have live flow data today

Danforth Falls Barely Flowing Hampton Falls Low Packers Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Low Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing The Cascade Barely Flowing Sutton Falls Barely Flowing Steeles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 86°F

Tod 89°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny Best
Thu 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cambridge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hampton Falls Low · 9 cfs 17th percentile
  2. 2 Pawtucket Falls Low · 2640 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 The Cascade Barely Flowing · 17 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 Sutton Falls Barely Flowing · 73 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Albion Falls Barely Flowing · 212 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing · 212 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cambridge (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

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Albion Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

22 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Cambridge

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

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

Albion Falls

28.3 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

22 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

The Cascade

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

Hampton Falls

27.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Sutton Falls

28.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

31 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

29 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

28.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cambridge

Are there free waterfalls near Cambridge?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Cambridge, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cambridge?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Cambridge, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cambridge?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cambridge, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cambridge?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cambridge, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cambridge?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cambridge?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Cambridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cambridge?

The closest waterfall to Cambridge is Danforth Falls, approximately 21 miles away.

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