Waterfall Hikes Near Harrisville, RI

1,515 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Harrisville? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Harrisville. 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 41.9687°N, -71.6768°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Harrisville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

5 of 15 waterfalls near Harrisville are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Strong Quinebaug Falls Roaring Yantic Falls Roaring Shetucket Falls Strong Wicassic Falls Moderate Wallamanumps Falls Moderate The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Moderate

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Aft 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 73°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 74°F Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Harrisville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 93 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Quinebaug Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Yantic Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Shetucket Falls Strong · 499 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Purgatory Falls Strong · 19 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Pawtucket Falls Strong · 196 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Harrisville (6 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.

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Harrisville (6 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

The Cascade

22.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Harrisville

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
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
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

16.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

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

Shetucket Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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

Wallamanumps Falls

14.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

36.3 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
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Harrisville

Are there free waterfalls near Harrisville?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Harrisville, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Harrisville?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Harrisville, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Harrisville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Harrisville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Harrisville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Harrisville?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Harrisville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Harrisville?

The closest waterfall to Harrisville is Woonsocket Falls, approximately 8.2 miles away.

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