Waterfall Hikes Near Cambridge, MA

117,962 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Thirteen falls come within fifty miles of Cambridge, mostly modest drops on the old mill rivers between the Merrimack and the Blackstone. Pawtucket Falls in Lowell is the nearest with real presence, the Merrimack sliding past the gatehouses in plain view of the street. For an actual walk, Danforth Falls in Hudson runs half a mile each way and welcomes dogs. The Cascade asks the same distance. Catch any of these during spring runoff, when melting snow puts weight behind the water.

Located at 42.3759°N, -71.1185°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cambridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

4 of 13 waterfalls near Cambridge are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Low Hampton Falls Moderate Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Strong Purgatory Falls Strong Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Moderate The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 77°F

Tod 84°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 77°F Sunny Best
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cambridge

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Steeles Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Purgatory Falls Strong · 19 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Pawtucket Falls Strong · 196 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Albion Falls Moderate · 189 cfs 74th percentile
  6. 6 Woonsocket Falls Moderate · 189 cfs 74th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cambridge (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

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

22.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Cambridge

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

36.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

22.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

The Cascade

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

Hampton Falls

41.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

41.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

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

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steeles Falls waterfall

Steeles Falls

43.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

34.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cambridge

Are there free waterfalls near Cambridge?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Cambridge, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cambridge?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Cambridge, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cambridge?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cambridge, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cambridge?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cambridge, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cambridge?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cambridge?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Cambridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cambridge?

The closest waterfall to Cambridge is Danforth Falls, approximately 21 miles away.

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