Waterfall Hikes Near South Ashburnham, MA

1,049 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Ashburnham? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Ashburnham. 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 42.6138°N, -71.9384°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Ashburnham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

3 of 25 waterfalls near South Ashburnham are flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Strong Fay Falls Strong Chapel Falls Low Danforth Falls Barely Flowing Doane Falls Moderate Royalston Falls Moderate Spirit Falls Moderate Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Garvin Falls Moderate Great Falls Low Greggs Falls Moderate Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Moderate Sewalls Falls Roaring Woonsocket Falls Low Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Low Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Turners Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing The Cascade Low Sutton Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 81°F

Aft 80°F Isolated Rain Showers
Mon 81°F Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near South Ashburnham

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sewalls Falls Roaring · 432 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Beaver Brook Falls Strong · 153 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Fay Falls Strong · 153 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 8300 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Wallamanumps Falls Moderate · 323 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Garvin Falls Moderate · 73 cfs 47th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Ashburnham (7 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Ashburnham (15 waterfalls)

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

Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

35 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

34.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

33.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

The Cascade

42.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

47.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near South Ashburnham

Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

35 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

34.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

33.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

The Cascade

42.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

47.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

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

Danforth Falls

24.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

45.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

11.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

37.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

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

Sutton Falls

48 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Greggs Falls

6.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

38.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

36.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

21.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

27.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

45.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

45.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Ashburnham

Are there free waterfalls near South Ashburnham?

There are 19 free waterfalls near South Ashburnham, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Ashburnham?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near South Ashburnham, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Ashburnham?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Ashburnham, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Ashburnham?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Ashburnham, including Beaver Brook Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Ashburnham?

The shortest waterfall hike near South Ashburnham is Beaver Brook Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near South Ashburnham?

The tallest waterfall near South Ashburnham is Royalston Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Ashburnham?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near South Ashburnham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Ashburnham?

The closest waterfall to South Ashburnham is Doane Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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