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

13 waterfalls near Providence have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 82°F

Thu 83°F Patchy Fog
Fri 83°F Sunny
Sat 82°F Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 83°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Sunny

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 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 2420 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Quinebaug Falls Low · 30 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 Yantic Falls Low · 30 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Horseshoe Falls Low · 64 cfs 12th percentile
  5. 5 Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing · 305 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing · 29 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Providence (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

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

Albion Falls

39.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

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

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

Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Providence

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

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

Albion Falls

39.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Woonsocket Falls

39.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

45.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Shetucket Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

40.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

45.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

39.1 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 6 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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