Waterfall Hikes Near Watertown Town, MA

35,181 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Watertown Town? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Watertown Town. 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 42.3700°N, -71.1774°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Watertown Town

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

3 of 14 waterfalls near Watertown Town are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Danforth 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 The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Steeles Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 72°F Cloudy
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 73°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Watertown Town

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hampton Falls Roaring · 0 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Wicassic Falls Strong · 64 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Packers Falls Strong · 11 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Steeles Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Sutton Falls Moderate · 56 cfs 53rd percentile
  6. 6 Albion Falls Moderate · 157 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Watertown Town (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 14 Waterfalls Near Watertown Town

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
Packers Falls waterfall

Packers Falls

47.2 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Watertown Town

Are there free waterfalls near Watertown Town?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Watertown Town, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Watertown Town?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Watertown Town?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Watertown Town?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Watertown Town?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Watertown Town?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Watertown Town have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Watertown Town?

The closest waterfall to Watertown Town is Danforth Falls, approximately 18.8 miles away.

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