Waterfall Hikes Near Worcester, MA

486,486 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Worcester keeps one waterfall close, The Cascade on the west side of the city, a half mile walk that runs hardest during March melt. Dogs are fine there. The rest of the list spreads across the Blackstone Valley and north over the New Hampshire line. Stepstone Falls covers 2.4 easy miles. Purgatory Falls is the workout at 4.5 miles round trip with 400 feet of gain. Twenty three falls come inside the radius, and Woonsocket Falls on the Blackstone can be seen without leaving the car.

Located at 42.2705°N, -71.8079°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Worcester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

4 of 23 waterfalls near Worcester are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Low Doane Falls Low Royalston Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Greggs Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Pawtucket Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Strong Quinebaug Falls Roaring Yantic Falls Roaring Shetucket Falls Moderate Wildcat Falls Moderate Wicassic Falls Moderate Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Tod 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 74°F Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°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 Worcester

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 93 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Yantic Falls Roaring · 121 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Quinebaug Falls Roaring · 121 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Woonsocket Falls Strong · 191 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Purgatory Falls Strong · 19 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Albion Falls Strong · 191 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Worcester (8 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
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Worcester (12 waterfalls)

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

The Cascade

22.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Worcester

The Cascade

22.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

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

Danforth Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Woonsocket Falls

23 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

14.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

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

Purgatory Falls

34.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

35.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

36.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Wicassic Falls waterfall

Wicassic Falls

36.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

33.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

40.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

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

Shetucket Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

34.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Greggs Falls

44.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

30.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Worcester

Are there free waterfalls near Worcester?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Worcester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Worcester?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Worcester, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Worcester?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Worcester, including Danforth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Worcester?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Worcester, including Danforth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Worcester?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Worcester?

The tallest waterfall near Worcester is Royalston Falls at 45 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Worcester?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Worcester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Worcester?

The closest waterfall to Worcester is The Cascade, approximately 3.1 miles away.

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