Waterfall Hikes Near Providence, RI

1,290,271 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Providence gets its falls from the Blackstone Valley's mill history and from the woods out west. Pawtucket Falls pours over the dam at Slater Mill, just up the river. Woonsocket Falls is another drive up stop farther north on the Blackstone. Stepstone Falls in the Arcadia Management Area is the one to lace boots for, 2.4 miles round trip on easy ground, dogs welcome. Danforth Falls up in Hudson, Massachusetts takes half a mile. Thirteen falls reach the fifty mile circle around the city.

Located at 41.8230°N, -71.4187°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Providence

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

1 of 13 waterfalls near Providence is flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Barely Flowing Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing Danforth Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Moderate Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing Quinebaug Falls Moderate Yantic Falls Moderate Shetucket Falls Low Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Roaring Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 64°F

Mon 67°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Tue 63°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 64°F Partly Sunny
Thu 64°F Partly Sunny Best
Fri 64°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 68°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Providence

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sutton Falls Roaring · 84 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Danforth Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 The Cascade Moderate · 7 cfs 47th percentile
  4. 4 Quinebaug Falls Moderate · 77 cfs 36th percentile
  5. 5 Yantic Falls Moderate · 77 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 1670 cfs 30th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Providence (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

4.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

7.4 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

12.8 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

24.8 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
2.4 miles Unknown

All 13 Waterfalls Near Providence

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

4.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

7.4 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

12.8 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

24.8 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
2.4 miles Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

27.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

29.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

35.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

38.8 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

39.4 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Massachusetts, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

41.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

41.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

42.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

44.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Providence

Are there free waterfalls near Providence?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Providence, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Providence?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Providence?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Providence, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Providence?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Providence, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Providence?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Providence?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Providence have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Providence?

The closest waterfall to Providence is Pawtucket Falls, approximately 4.1 miles away.

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