Waterfall Hikes Near Fitchburg, MA

41,621 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fitchburg? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fitchburg. 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 42.5912°N, -71.8156°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fitchburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

1 of 21 waterfalls near Fitchburg is flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Chapel Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Low Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Garvin Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing Purgatory Falls Moderate Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Strong Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Turners Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Sutton Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Aft 72°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sun 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 75°F Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 75°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 70°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Fitchburg

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wicassic Falls Strong · 64 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Garvin Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Sewalls Falls Moderate · 18 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Wallamanumps Falls Moderate · 361 cfs 55th percentile
  5. 5 Purgatory Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Albion Falls Moderate · 157 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fitchburg (7 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fitchburg (13 waterfalls)

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

The Cascade

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

Purgatory Falls

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

Doane Falls

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

Spirit Falls

36.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Fitchburg

The Cascade

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

Danforth Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

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

Doane Falls

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

Spirit Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

40.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

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

Wildcat Falls

41.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Greggs Falls

44.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

34.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

7.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

49.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Sewalls Falls

37.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

28 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

15.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fitchburg

Are there free waterfalls near Fitchburg?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Fitchburg, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fitchburg?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Fitchburg, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fitchburg?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fitchburg, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fitchburg?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fitchburg, including Beaver Brook Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fitchburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fitchburg?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fitchburg?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Fitchburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fitchburg?

The closest waterfall to Fitchburg is The Cascade, approximately 16.9 miles away.

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