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

3 of 5 waterfalls near New Bedford are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Roaring Woonsocket Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Roaring Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 71°F

Tod 71°F Sunny Best
Thu 71°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Fri 68°F Light Rain
Sat 65°F Light Rain Likely
Sun 60°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Mon 58°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 58°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near New Bedford

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pawtucket Falls Roaring · 533 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Albion Falls Roaring · 452 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Woonsocket Falls Roaring · 452 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing · 34 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing · 99 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Bedford (4 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

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

Albion Falls

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

Stepstone Falls

37.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
2.4 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Woonsocket Falls in Rhode Island, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Woonsocket Falls

40.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

All 5 Waterfalls Near New Bedford

Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

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

Albion Falls

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

Stepstone Falls

37.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
2.4 miles Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

39.8 miles away
Rhode Island
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Woonsocket Falls in Rhode Island, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Woonsocket Falls

40.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

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 4 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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