Waterfall Hikes Near Cochituate, MA

6,937 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cochituate? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cochituate. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.3290°N, -71.3576°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cochituate

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

4 of 14 waterfalls near Cochituate are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Moderate Garvin Falls Roaring Greggs Falls Strong Hampton Falls Moderate Pawtucket Falls Strong Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Moderate The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Sunny
Mon 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cochituate

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Garvin Falls Roaring · 79 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Steeles Falls Strong · 87 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Pawtucket Falls Strong · 6360 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Greggs Falls Strong · 261 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Hampton Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Wicassic Falls Moderate · 323 cfs 70th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cochituate (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 14 Waterfalls Near Cochituate

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

36.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

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
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

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

Wildcat Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

28.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Greggs Falls

33.5 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
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

39.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

27.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cochituate

Are there free waterfalls near Cochituate?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Cochituate, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cochituate?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cochituate?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cochituate, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cochituate?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cochituate, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cochituate?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cochituate?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Cochituate have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cochituate?

The closest waterfall to Cochituate is Danforth Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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