Waterfall Hikes Near Newburyport, MA

18,356 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newburyport? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Newburyport. 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 42.8124°N, -70.8878°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Newburyport

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

5 of 12 waterfalls near Newburyport are flowing strongly today

Danforth Falls Barely Flowing Garvin Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Moderate Hampton Falls Moderate Mayo Falls Strong Orris Falls Strong Packers Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Strong Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Roaring

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 73°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 70°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 76°F Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 71°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Newburyport

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 Mayo Falls Strong · 7 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Orris Falls Strong · 7 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Hampton Falls Strong · 0 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Newburyport (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

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Newburyport (7 waterfalls)

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

Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

41.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

47.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Newburyport

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
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Wicassic Falls

36.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Orris Falls

47.3 miles away
Maine
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mayo Falls

28.9 miles away
Maine
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

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
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newburyport

Are there free waterfalls near Newburyport?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Newburyport?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Newburyport, including Danforth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Newburyport?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Newburyport, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newburyport?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Newburyport, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Newburyport?

The shortest waterfall hike near Newburyport is Danforth Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Newburyport?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Newburyport have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Newburyport?

The closest waterfall to Newburyport is Hampton Falls, approximately 5.5 miles away.

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