Waterfall Hikes Near Newton, MA

88,453 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newton? There are 13 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

13 of 13 gauged

1 of 13 waterfalls near Newton is flowing strongly today

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

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms · 72°F

Tod 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 86°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F 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 Danforth Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 64th percentile
  2. 2 Greggs Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Hampton Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing · 1080 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 The Cascade Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Albion Falls Barely Flowing · 121 cfs 5th 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

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Albion Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

26.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Newton

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

26.4 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

22.3 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

26.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

The Cascade

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

Sutton Falls

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

Wildcat Falls

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

Hampton Falls

20.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

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

Packers Falls

16.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Greggs Falls

28.9 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 10 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 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Newton, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newton?

There are 8 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, 9 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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