Waterfall Hikes Near Watertown Town, MA

35,181 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Watertown Town? There are 13 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

13 of 13 gauged

1 of 13 waterfalls near Watertown Town is flowing strongly today

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

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 82°F Isolated Rain Showers
Mon 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 97°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Thu 103°F Sunny
Fri 101°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Watertown Town

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Moderate · 300 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 8300 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Greggs Falls Moderate · 236 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Purgatory Falls Moderate · 64 cfs 29th percentile
  5. 5 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 112 cfs 27th percentile
  6. 6 Sutton Falls Moderate · 54 cfs 26th 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

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 13 Waterfalls Near Watertown Town

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
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

17.2 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Watertown Town

Are there free waterfalls near Watertown Town?

There are 10 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 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Watertown Town, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Watertown Town?

There are 8 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, 9 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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