Waterfall Hikes Near Lowell, MA

114,737 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lowell keeps a waterfall downtown. Pawtucket Falls sends the Merrimack past the old gatehouses, and you can watch it from the sidewalk. Hiking means crossing into New Hampshire. Purgatory Falls is the long option, four and a half miles round trip climbing 400 feet. Steeles Falls covers a couple of miles and 300 vertical feet. Wildcat Falls loops a gentle mile and a half where dogs are welcome. Nineteen falls land inside the radius, a deep bench for this corner of the Merrimack valley.

Located at 42.6389°N, -71.3217°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lowell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

6 of 19 waterfalls near Lowell are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 77°F Sunny Best
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lowell

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 Strong · 83 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Garvin Falls Strong · 7 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Hampton Falls Strong · 0 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Woonsocket Falls Strong · 191 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Purgatory Falls Strong · 19 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lowell (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
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lowell (10 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
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

All 19 Waterfalls Near Lowell

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
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 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

Greggs Falls

44.5 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
Garvin Falls waterfall

Garvin Falls

49.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

35.7 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
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

36.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 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
Sewalls Falls waterfall

Sewalls Falls

37.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

The Cascade

22.4 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
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

17.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lowell

Are there free waterfalls near Lowell?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Lowell, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lowell?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lowell?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lowell, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lowell?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lowell, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lowell?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Lowell?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lowell?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Lowell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lowell?

The closest waterfall to Lowell is Pawtucket Falls, approximately 0.8 miles away.

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