Waterfalls around Boston at a glance
There are 25 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Boston. The nearest is Cascade Falls, about 6.0 mi N in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 13 of the 25. The radius reaches into 3 states, led by Massachusetts (12), New Hampshire (9) and Rhode Island (4).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Boston | 1 |
| 25 miles of Boston | 4 |
| 50 miles of Boston | 25 |
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Boston
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Falls | 6.0 mi N | not recorded | Massachusetts |
| Rock Falls | 11 mi SSE | not recorded | Massachusetts |
| Wamesit Falls | 22 mi NNW | not recorded | Massachusetts |
| Pawtucket Falls | 24 mi NW | not recorded | Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
| Wicassic Falls | 26 mi NW | not recorded | Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
| Danforth Falls | 27 mi W | not recorded | Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
| Newbury Falls | 28 mi NNE | not recorded | Massachusetts |
| Woonsocket Falls | 34 mi SW | not recorded | Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Albion Falls | 35 mi SW | not recorded | Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Pawtucket Falls | 37 mi SSW | not recorded | Providence County, Rhode Island |
| The Falls | 39 mi NW | 5 ft | New Hampshire |
| Hampton Falls | 39 mi NNE | not recorded | Rockingham County, New Hampshire |
| Cascades | 40 mi WNW | not recorded | Massachusetts |
| Sutton Falls | 41 mi WSW | not recorded | Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Wildcat Falls | 41 mi NNW | not recorded | Hillsborough County, New Hampshire |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Boston
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 2 of the 25 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trap Falls | 10 ft | 42 mi WNW |
| The Falls | 5 ft | 39 mi NW |
Counties with the most falls near Boston
Middlesex County, MA (3), Providence County, RI (3), Worcester County, MA (2), Hillsborough County, NH (2) and Rockingham County, NH (1). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Hartford, Portland, Maine, Albany, Burlington, New York City.