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

2 of 23 waterfalls near Worcester are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 55°F

Thu 48°F Rain Showers
Fri 37°F Light Snow
Sat 45°F Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 48°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 48°F Sunny
Tue 50°F Sunny
Wed 55°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Worcester

Updated 31 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 The Cascades Roaring · 7640 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Turners Falls Roaring · 7640 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 South Hadley Falls Moderate · 5160 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Wicassic Falls Moderate · 497 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Wallamanumps Falls Moderate · 597 cfs 47th percentile
  6. 6 Wildcat Falls Moderate · 128 cfs 47th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Worcester (15 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.

LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Massachusetts, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

3.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

16.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Woonsocket Falls in Rhode Island, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Woonsocket Falls

25.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

30.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Worcester

LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Massachusetts, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

3.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

8.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

16.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Woonsocket Falls in Rhode Island, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Woonsocket Falls

25.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

30.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Wallamanumps Falls in Massachusetts, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Wallamanumps Falls

34.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

34.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
2.4 miles Unknown
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

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

Doane Falls

35.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

36.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.8 miles 440 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

36.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Royalston Falls

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

Wildcat Falls

41.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

44.8 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Greggs Falls in New Hampshire, about 64 feet of drop LiDAR

Greggs Falls

46.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

47.8 miles away
Rhode Island
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

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 15 easy waterfall hikes near Worcester, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Worcester?

There are 11 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 The Cascade at 60 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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