Waterfall Hikes Near Lawrence, MA

88,067 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lawrence? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lawrence. 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 42.7002°N, -71.1626°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lawrence

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

3 of 15 waterfalls near Lawrence are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Strong Woonsocket Falls Strong Danforth Falls Low Garvin Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Barely Flowing Orris Falls Low Packers Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Moderate Sewalls Falls Roaring Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing The Cascade Barely Flowing Steeles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 82°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Jun 83°F Sunny
Sat 80°F Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 76°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 81°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lawrence

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sewalls Falls Roaring · 179 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Pawtucket Falls Roaring · 7800 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Albion Falls Strong · 175 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Woonsocket Falls Strong · 175 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Greggs Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lawrence (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.

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

50 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lawrence (8 waterfalls)

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

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Lawrence

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

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

Wildcat Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

36.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

42.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Greggs Falls

46.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

6.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

48.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Orris Falls

48.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

26.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Woonsocket Falls

25.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

24.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lawrence

Are there free waterfalls near Lawrence?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Lawrence, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lawrence?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lawrence?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lawrence, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lawrence?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lawrence, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lawrence?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lawrence?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Lawrence have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lawrence?

The closest waterfall to Lawrence is Pawtucket Falls, approximately 9.3 miles away.

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