Waterfall Hikes Near Somerville, MA

80,464 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Somerville? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Somerville. 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 42.3908°N, -71.1014°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Somerville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

2 of 13 waterfalls near Somerville are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 71°F

Tod 77°F Sunny
Sat 74°F Sunny
Sun 74°F Patchy Fog
Mon 75°F Sunny
Tue 71°F Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Somerville

Updated 37 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Pawtucket Falls Roaring · 1830 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Danforth Falls Strong · 4 cfs 75th percentile
  3. 3 The Cascade Moderate · 8 cfs 36th percentile
  4. 4 Steeles Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 33rd percentile
  5. 5 Purgatory Falls Low · 17 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Sutton Falls Low · 39 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Somerville (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

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Albion Falls

23.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Somerville

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

21.3 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
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

30.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

30 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

The Cascade

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

Wildcat Falls

8.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

36.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

11.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

47.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

12.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Somerville

Are there free waterfalls near Somerville?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Somerville?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Somerville, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Somerville?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Somerville, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Somerville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Somerville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Somerville?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Somerville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Somerville?

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

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