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

5 of 8 waterfalls near Gloucester are flowing strongly today

Danforth Falls Roaring Hampton Falls Moderate Mayo Falls Roaring Orris Falls Roaring Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Aft 62°F Patchy Fog
Mon 60°F Patchy Fog
Tue 62°F Rain Showers Likely
Wed 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 74°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 73°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Gloucester

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mayo Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Orris Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Packers Falls Roaring · 17 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Hampton Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Wicassic Falls Roaring · 80 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Danforth Falls Roaring · 49 cfs 98th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gloucester (6 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

28.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Orris Falls in Maine, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Orris Falls

32.6 miles away
Maine
Easy
3.5 miles Unknown
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

34.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Mayo Falls in Maine Aerial

Mayo Falls

37.5 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

All 8 Waterfalls Near Gloucester

Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

21.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

30.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Orris Falls in Maine, about 71 feet of drop LiDAR

Orris Falls

32.6 miles away
Maine
Easy
3.5 miles Unknown
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

34.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Mayo Falls in Maine Aerial

Mayo Falls

37.5 miles away
Maine
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

45.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

48.4 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 6 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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