Waterfall Hikes Near Worcester, MA

486,486 residents

New_York Time Zone

22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Worcester occupies a high spot in central Massachusetts characterized by rolling drumlin hills, glacially scoured uplands, granite ledges and steep river valleys that feed into regional watersheds. Nearby waterfall hikes span moderate forested ridge-and-gorge routes with occasional rock scrambles, short roadside cascades and drive-up viewpoints around historic mill ponds, offering a mix of old-growth pocket woodlands, exposed bedrock and post-industrial dam features that produce varied flows and terrain for hikers.

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

22 of 22 gauged

1 of 22 waterfalls near Worcester is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Thu 63°F Rain Showers

Fri 57°F Rain Showers Likely

Sat 77°F Sunny

Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny

Mon 78°F Mostly Sunny Best

Tue 86°F Sunny

Wed 83°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

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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.