Waterfall Hikes Near Gardner, MA

21,090 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gardner? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gardner. 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 42.5845°N, -71.9868°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gardner

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

1 of 27 waterfalls near Gardner is flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Fay Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Moderate Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Gages Falls Barely Flowing Saxtons River Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Garvin Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Strong Greggs Falls Low Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Barely Flowing Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate The Cascade Barely Flowing Sutton Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 79°F Patchy Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Sunny
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 79°F Sunny Best
Wed 80°F Sunny
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Gardner

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Strong · 2860 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Tannery Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Cascade Moderate · 4 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 The Cascades Moderate · 3920 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Turners Falls Moderate · 3920 cfs 39th percentile
  6. 6 Danforth Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 30th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gardner (7 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.

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gardner (17 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

49.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

1.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

44.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

The Cascade

40.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Gardner

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

14.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

41.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

31.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Woonsocket Falls

39.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

36 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

18.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gardner

Are there free waterfalls near Gardner?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Gardner, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gardner?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Gardner, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gardner?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gardner, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gardner?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gardner, including Beaver Brook Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gardner?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gardner is Beaver Brook Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gardner?

The tallest waterfall near Gardner is Tannery Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gardner?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Gardner have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gardner?

The closest waterfall to Gardner is Doane Falls, approximately 12.2 miles away.

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