Waterfall Hikes Near Lawrence, MA

88,067 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lawrence? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lawrence. 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 42.7002°N, -71.1626°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lawrence

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

7 of 19 waterfalls near Lawrence are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Strong Woonsocket Falls Strong Danforth Falls Barely Flowing Doane Falls Low Royalston Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Garvin Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Moderate Orris Falls Strong Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Pawtucket Falls Strong Purgatory Falls Strong Sewalls Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Moderate The Cascade Moderate Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 83°F Sunny
Sat 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lawrence

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Packers Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Steeles Falls Roaring · 99 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Wicassic Falls Strong · 64 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Orris Falls Strong · 7 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Albion Falls Strong · 191 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Woonsocket Falls Strong · 191 cfs 78th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lawrence (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.

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lawrence (11 waterfalls)

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

Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

41.4 miles away
New Hampshire
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

All 19 Waterfalls Near Lawrence

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
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Hampton Falls

41.2 miles away
New Hampshire
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
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

Greggs Falls

44.5 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
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

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

Spirit Falls

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

Doane Falls

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

Royalston Falls

40.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Orris Falls

47.3 miles away
Maine
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lawrence

Are there free waterfalls near Lawrence?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Lawrence, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lawrence?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lawrence?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lawrence, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lawrence?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lawrence, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lawrence?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Lawrence?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lawrence?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Lawrence have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lawrence?

The closest waterfall to Lawrence is Pawtucket Falls, approximately 9.3 miles away.

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