Waterfall Hikes Near Worcester, MA

486,486 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Worcester keeps one waterfall close, The Cascade on the west side of the city, a half mile walk that runs hardest during March melt. Dogs are fine there. The rest of the list spreads across the Blackstone Valley and north over the New Hampshire line. Stepstone Falls covers 2.4 easy miles. Purgatory Falls is the workout at 4.5 miles round trip with 400 feet of gain. Twenty three falls come inside the radius, and Woonsocket Falls on the Blackstone can be seen without leaving the car.

Located at 42.2705°N, -71.8079°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Worcester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

23 waterfalls near Worcester have live flow data today

Albion Falls Barely Flowing Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing Danforth Falls Low Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Greggs Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Quinebaug Falls Barely Flowing Yantic Falls Barely Flowing Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing Wicassic Falls Barely Flowing Turners Falls Low The Cascades Low Sutton Falls Low Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 82°F Sunny
Sat 80°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Worcester

Updated 38 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Greggs Falls Moderate · 111 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 South Hadley Falls Moderate · 6160 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Danforth Falls Low · 3 cfs 23rd percentile
  4. 4 The Cascades Low · 3370 cfs 23rd percentile
  5. 5 Turners Falls Low · 3370 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Pawtucket Falls Low · 2320 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Worcester (8 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
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

39.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Worcester (12 waterfalls)

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

The Cascade

40.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Worcester

The Cascade

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

Sutton Falls

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

Danforth Falls

23.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Woonsocket Falls

39.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

39.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

43.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

40.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

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

Spirit Falls

1.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

45.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

17.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

40.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

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

Royalston Falls

44.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Shetucket Falls

27 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Greggs Falls

16.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Worcester

Are there free waterfalls near Worcester?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Worcester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Worcester?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Worcester, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Worcester?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Worcester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Worcester?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Worcester, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Worcester?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Worcester?

The tallest waterfall near Worcester is Royalston Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Worcester?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Worcester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Worcester?

The closest waterfall to Worcester is The Cascade, approximately 3.1 miles away.

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