Waterfall Hikes Near Gloucester, MA

29,830 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Gloucester's waterfall list starts well inland, since Cape Ann is granite and salt water. Orris Falls, up in the woods of southern Maine, is the longest walk at 3.5 miles round trip. Packers Falls and Mayo Falls barely ask a tenth of a mile each. Wildcat Falls runs a 1.5 mile loop. Dogs are welcome on all four. Eight falls come inside the radius, and the drive across the New Hampshire line is part of the deal for most of them.

Located at 42.6260°N, -70.6897°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gloucester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

3 of 8 waterfalls near Gloucester are flowing strongly today

Danforth Falls Low Hampton Falls Moderate Mayo Falls Strong Orris Falls Strong Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Moderate

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 71°F

Aft 75°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 69°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 65°F Sunny
Lab 71°F Sunny Best
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Partly Sunny
Thu 84°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Gloucester

Updated 39 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Mayo Falls Strong · 7 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Orris Falls Strong · 7 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Hampton Falls Strong · 0 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Wicassic Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 70th percentile
  6. 6 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 1070 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gloucester (2 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.

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gloucester (5 waterfalls)

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

Orris Falls

47.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

28.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Gloucester

Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

41.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Orris Falls

47.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

28.9 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Danforth Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gloucester

Are there free waterfalls near Gloucester?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Gloucester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gloucester?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Gloucester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gloucester?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gloucester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gloucester?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gloucester, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gloucester?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gloucester is Danforth Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gloucester?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Gloucester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gloucester?

The closest waterfall to Gloucester is Hampton Falls, approximately 21.5 miles away.

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