Waterfall Hikes Near Newton, MA

88,453 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newton? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Newton. 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 42.3316°N, -71.2085°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Newton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Newton have live flow data today

Albion Falls Barely Flowing Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing Danforth Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Low Hampton Falls Barely Flowing Packers Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Moderate Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing Purgatory Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing The Cascade Barely Flowing Sutton Falls Barely Flowing Steeles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 67°F

Aft 75°F Sunny
Sun 74°F Patchy Fog
Mon 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 67°F Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Fri 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Newton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Purgatory Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Danforth Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 57th percentile
  3. 3 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 1210 cfs 33rd percentile
  4. 4 Wildcat Falls Low · 34 cfs 24th percentile
  5. 5 Greggs Falls Low · 17 cfs 10th percentile
  6. 6 Sutton Falls Barely Flowing · 35 cfs 7th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Newton (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.

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

34.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

21.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

30 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Newton

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

34.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

18.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Woonsocket Falls

18.3 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

30 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

The Cascade

16.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

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

Wildcat Falls

8.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

30.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

12.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

36.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Greggs Falls

49 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newton

Are there free waterfalls near Newton?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Newton, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Newton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Newton?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Newton, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newton?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Newton, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Newton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Newton?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Newton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Newton?

The closest waterfall to Newton is Danforth Falls, approximately 19.4 miles away.

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