Waterfall Hikes Near Waltham, MA

64,711 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Waltham? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Waltham. 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 42.3889°N, -71.2423°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waltham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

12 of 14 waterfalls near Waltham are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Strong Garvin Falls Roaring Greggs Falls Roaring Hampton Falls Roaring Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Strong Pawtucket Falls Roaring Purgatory Falls Strong Wildcat Falls Roaring Wicassic Falls Roaring The Cascade Strong Sutton Falls Strong

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Waltham

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 266 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Wildcat Falls Roaring · 299 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Greggs Falls Roaring · 527 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Albion Falls Roaring · 291 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Woonsocket Falls Roaring · 291 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Wicassic Falls Roaring · 142 cfs 96th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waltham (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

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Albion Falls

41.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

42.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Waltham

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

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

Albion Falls

41.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

42.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

The Cascade

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

Wildcat Falls

37.5 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
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

31.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

47.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Greggs Falls

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

Packers Falls

17.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

21.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waltham

Are there free waterfalls near Waltham?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Waltham, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waltham?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waltham?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waltham?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waltham?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waltham?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Waltham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waltham?

The closest waterfall to Waltham is Danforth Falls, approximately 15.1 miles away.

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