Waterfall Hikes Near New Bedford, MA

153,701 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The coastal plain around New Bedford runs flat to the sea, so the five falls on this list all mean a drive inland. Stepstone Falls, over in Rhode Island's Arcadia woods, is the real hike, 2.4 miles out and back on gentle grade with dogs welcome. Woonsocket Falls and Pawtucket Falls are Blackstone River drops you can see from the car. Albion and Horseshoe come with no trail data yet. Spring water makes Stepstone the pick.

Located at 41.6697°N, -70.9428°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Bedford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

2 of 5 waterfalls near New Bedford are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Strong Stepstone Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 74°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 75°F Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 73°F Partly Sunny
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near New Bedford

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 94 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Pawtucket Falls Strong · 196 cfs 75th percentile
  3. 3 Albion Falls Moderate · 189 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Woonsocket Falls Moderate · 189 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Stepstone Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Bedford (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

22.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Bedford (1 waterfall)

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

All 5 Waterfalls Near New Bedford

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

22.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

16.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

30.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Woonsocket Falls

23 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Bedford

Are there free waterfalls near New Bedford?

There are 3 free waterfalls near New Bedford, including Pawtucket Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Bedford?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near New Bedford, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Bedford?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near New Bedford, including Stepstone Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Bedford?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Bedford, including Pawtucket Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Bedford?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Bedford?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near New Bedford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Bedford?

The closest waterfall to New Bedford is Pawtucket Falls, approximately 28.7 miles away.

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