Waterfall Hikes Near Ashaway, RI

1,662 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ashaway? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ashaway. 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 41.4260°N, -71.7852°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ashaway

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

10 of 14 waterfalls near Ashaway are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Strong Woonsocket Falls Strong Chapman Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Strong Quinebaug Falls Roaring Yantic Falls Roaring Shetucket Falls Roaring Silver Falls Strong Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Moderate

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Tod 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 74°F Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 73°F Partly Sunny
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Ashaway

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 94 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Quinebaug Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Yantic Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Shetucket Falls Roaring · 517 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Strong · 20 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Westfield Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ashaway (5 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.

Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

41.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ashaway (8 waterfalls)

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

Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

16.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

34.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Ashaway

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

30.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

16.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

34.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

41.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

43.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

17.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

22.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Albion Falls

23.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

47.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

22.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

49.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ashaway

Are there free waterfalls near Ashaway?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Ashaway, including Chapman Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ashaway?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Ashaway, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ashaway?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ashaway, including Chapman Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ashaway?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ashaway, including Chapman Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ashaway?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Ashaway?

The tallest waterfall near Ashaway is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ashaway?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Ashaway have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ashaway?

The closest waterfall to Ashaway is Horseshoe Falls, approximately 7.7 miles away.

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