Waterfall Hikes Near Watertown Town, MA

35,181 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Watertown Town? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Watertown Town. 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 42.3700°N, -71.1774°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Watertown Town

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Watertown Town have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 86°F Partly Sunny
Thu 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 82°F Sunny Best
Sun 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Watertown Town

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Greggs Falls Moderate · 111 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Danforth Falls Low · 3 cfs 23rd percentile
  3. 3 Hampton Falls Low · 9 cfs 12th percentile
  4. 4 Pawtucket Falls Low · 2320 cfs 12th percentile
  5. 5 Sutton Falls Low · 74 cfs 10th percentile
  6. 6 The Cascade Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Watertown Town (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

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Albion Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

40.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Watertown Town

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

45.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

40.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

The Cascade

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

Wildcat Falls

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

Sutton Falls

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

Hampton Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

9.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Greggs Falls

16.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Watertown Town

Are there free waterfalls near Watertown Town?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Watertown Town, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Watertown Town?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Watertown Town?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Watertown Town?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Watertown Town?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Watertown Town?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Watertown Town have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Watertown Town?

The closest waterfall to Watertown Town is Danforth Falls, approximately 18.8 miles away.

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