Waterfall Hikes Near Lowell, MA

114,737 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lowell keeps a waterfall downtown. Pawtucket Falls sends the Merrimack past the old gatehouses, and you can watch it from the sidewalk. Hiking means crossing into New Hampshire. Purgatory Falls is the long option, four and a half miles round trip climbing 400 feet. Steeles Falls covers a couple of miles and 300 vertical feet. Wildcat Falls loops a gentle mile and a half where dogs are welcome. Nineteen falls land inside the radius, a deep bench for this corner of the Merrimack valley.

Located at 42.6389°N, -71.3217°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lowell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

6 of 19 waterfalls near Lowell are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Wed 80°F Partly Sunny
Thu 78°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 67°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 66°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lowell

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 19 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Hampton Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Wicassic Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Sewalls Falls Roaring · 41 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Sutton Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 74 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lowell (10 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

0.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Danforth Falls

22.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lowell (10 waterfalls)

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

Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

28.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

28.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Lowell

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

3.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Danforth Falls

22.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

28.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

28.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Greggs Falls in New Hampshire, about 64 feet of drop LiDAR

Greggs Falls

28.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

32.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

33.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

37.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

38.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

38.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

39.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Woonsocket Falls in Rhode Island, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Woonsocket Falls

39.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

39.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

40.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Massachusetts, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

40.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

42.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

45.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lowell

Are there free waterfalls near Lowell?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Lowell, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lowell?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Lowell, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lowell?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lowell, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lowell?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lowell, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lowell?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Lowell?

The tallest waterfall near Lowell is Royalston Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lowell?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Lowell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lowell?

The closest waterfall to Lowell is Pawtucket Falls, approximately 0.8 miles away.

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