Waterfall Hikes Near Waltham, MA

64,711 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Waltham? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Waltham. 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 42.3889°N, -71.2423°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waltham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

3 of 15 waterfalls near Waltham are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Low Garvin Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Barely Flowing Hampton Falls Roaring Packers Falls Strong Pawtucket Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Strong Sutton Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Moderate

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 72°F Isolated Rain Showers
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 72°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Waltham

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hampton Falls Roaring · 0 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Wicassic Falls Strong · 64 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Packers Falls Strong · 11 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Steeles Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Pawtucket Falls Moderate · 170 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Purgatory Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 52nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waltham (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.

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

22.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Waltham

Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
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
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
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Sutton Falls

17.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hampton Falls waterfall

Hampton Falls

41.2 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
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
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waltham

Are there free waterfalls near Waltham?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Waltham, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waltham?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Waltham, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waltham?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waltham, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waltham?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waltham, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waltham?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waltham?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Waltham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waltham?

The closest waterfall to Waltham is Danforth Falls, approximately 15.1 miles away.

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