Waterfall Hikes Near Gloucester, MA

29,830 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Gloucester's waterfall list starts well inland, since Cape Ann is granite and salt water. Orris Falls, up in the woods of southern Maine, is the longest walk at 3.5 miles round trip. Packers Falls and Mayo Falls barely ask a tenth of a mile each. Wildcat Falls runs a 1.5 mile loop. Dogs are welcome on all four. Eight falls come inside the radius, and the drive across the New Hampshire line is part of the deal for most of them.

Located at 42.6260°N, -70.6897°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gloucester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

8 waterfalls near Gloucester have live flow data today

Danforth Falls Low Hampton Falls Barely Flowing Mayo Falls Barely Flowing Orris Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Low Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 74°F

Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 78°F Sunny
Sat 74°F Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Gloucester

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Danforth Falls Low · 3 cfs 23rd percentile
  2. 2 Pawtucket Falls Low · 2300 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Mayo Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 Orris Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 Hampton Falls Barely Flowing · 8 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Packers Falls Barely Flowing · 45 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gloucester (2 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.

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

39.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gloucester (5 waterfalls)

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

Orris Falls

13.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

9.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

20.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Gloucester

Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

45.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

13.7 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

9.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

20.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

23.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gloucester

Are there free waterfalls near Gloucester?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Gloucester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gloucester?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Gloucester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gloucester?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gloucester?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gloucester, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gloucester?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gloucester is Danforth Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gloucester?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Gloucester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gloucester?

The closest waterfall to Gloucester is Hampton Falls, approximately 21.5 miles away.

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