Waterfall Hikes Near Cambridge, MA

117,962 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Thirteen falls come within fifty miles of Cambridge, mostly modest drops on the old mill rivers between the Merrimack and the Blackstone. Pawtucket Falls in Lowell is the nearest with real presence, the Merrimack sliding past the gatehouses in plain view of the street. For an actual walk, Danforth Falls in Hudson runs half a mile each way and welcomes dogs. The Cascade asks the same distance. Catch any of these during spring runoff, when melting snow puts weight behind the water.

Located at 42.3759°N, -71.1185°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cambridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

1 of 13 waterfalls near Cambridge is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny · 55°F

Sun 55°F Patchy Frost then Sunny Best
Mon 58°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 60°F Partly Sunny
Wed 54°F Partly Sunny
Thu 59°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 55°F Sunny
Sat 56°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cambridge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pawtucket Falls Roaring · 5590 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Packers Falls Moderate · 112 cfs 65th percentile
  3. 3 Wicassic Falls Moderate · 367 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 169 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Purgatory Falls Moderate · 119 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Steeles Falls Moderate · 124 cfs 35th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cambridge (8 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

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Albion Falls

34.8 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

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

Pawtucket Falls

35.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Cambridge

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

24.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

34.8 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

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

Pawtucket Falls

35.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Massachusetts, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

35.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

36.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

39.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

41.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

42.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

49 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

49.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cambridge

Are there free waterfalls near Cambridge?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cambridge?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Cambridge, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cambridge?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cambridge, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cambridge?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cambridge?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cambridge?

The tallest waterfall near Cambridge is The Cascade at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cambridge?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Cambridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cambridge?

The closest waterfall to Cambridge is Danforth Falls, approximately 21 miles away.

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