Waterfall Hikes Near Pawtucket, RI

75,176 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pawtucket? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pawtucket. 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 41.8744°N, -71.3743°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pawtucket

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Pawtucket have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Sunny
Sat 82°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Pawtucket

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 The Cascade Moderate · 19 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Stepstone Falls Low · 33 cfs 15th percentile
  3. 3 Sutton Falls Barely Flowing · 79 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing · 2210 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Albion Falls Barely Flowing · 214 cfs 5th percentile
  6. 6 Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing · 225 cfs 5th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pawtucket (6 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

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

Albion Falls

28.3 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pawtucket (5 waterfalls)

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

Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

25.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Pawtucket

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

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

Albion Falls

28.3 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Woonsocket Falls

33.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

28.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

25.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

14.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

34.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

36.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

24.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

The Cascade

40.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

36.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

39.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pawtucket

Are there free waterfalls near Pawtucket?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pawtucket?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Pawtucket, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pawtucket?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pawtucket?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pawtucket?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pawtucket?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Pawtucket have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pawtucket?

The closest waterfall to Pawtucket is Pawtucket Falls, approximately 0.5 miles away.

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