Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Waterfalls Near Lowell, MA
9 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lowell, 2 of them inside 10 miles. Pawtucket Falls is the closest at 1.3 miles to the north. Pawtucket Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 17 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in New Hampshire.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Lowell at a Glance
9 Waterfalls Near Lowell, Ranked by Distance
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Pawtucket Falls
Pawtucket Falls is the closest named waterfall to Lowell, 1.3 miles to the north in Middlesex County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Lowell. Merrimack River waterfall & an important Pennacook Indian fishing ground in the pre-colonial period.
- Rating
- 4.8 (17 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lowell, MA 01854
- Known for
- memories
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Wicassic Falls
Wicassic Falls lies 3.8 miles west of Lowell in Middlesex County, number 2 of 9 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Lowell. Although only dropping a short distance, this wide waterfall is famous in the area.
- Rating
- 2.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Tyngsborough, MA 01879
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Mitchels Falls
Mitchels Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Lowell in Essex County, number 3 of 9 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Lowell. Its own nearest town is Haverhill.
- Rating
- 3.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Haverhill, MA 01832
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Wildcat Falls
Wildcat Falls lies 18 miles northwest of Lowell in Hillsborough County, number 4 of 9 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Lowell. This rocky, picturesque waterfall in Wildcat Falls Conservation Area is surrounded by trees.
- Rating
- 4.4 (44 Google reviews)
- Address
- Merrimack, NH 03054
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Danforth Falls
Danforth Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Lowell in Middlesex County, number 5 of 9 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Lowell. Small cascading waterfall located in quaint forest surrounds & near hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.1 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hudson, MA 01749
- Known for
- easy walk, serene, peaceful, hike, waterfall
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Purgatory Falls
Purgatory Falls lies 27 miles northwest of Lowell in Hillsborough County, number 6 of 9 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Lowell. A hiking trail leads to this scenic waterfall with several cascades amid a tranquil forest.
- Rating
- 4.5 (26 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lyndeborough, NH 03057
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Amoskeag Falls
Amoskeag Falls lies 27 miles north of Lowell in Downtown County, number 7 of 9 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Lowell. Its own nearest town is Manchester.
- Rating
- 3.5 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Manchester, NH 03101
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Greggs Falls
Greggs Falls lies 29 miles northwest of Lowell in Hillsborough County, number 8 of 9 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Lowell. Its own nearest town is Goffstown.
- Rating
- 4.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Goffstown, NH 03045
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Hampton Falls
Hampton Falls lies 30 miles northeast of Lowell in Rockingham County, number 9 of 9 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Lowell. Its own nearest town is Hampton Falls.
- Rating
- 3.7 (13 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hampton Falls, NH 03844
Where the Waterfalls Are
Lowell sits in or near the North Quabbin and Eastern Massachusetts area of Massachusetts. In northern Worcester County, the town of Royalston has two of the best-known falls outside the Berkshires. Doane Falls is a series of cascades on Lawrence Brook through a forested preserve, and Royalston Falls drops into a deep, narrow gorge on Falls Brook. Both are in quiet, wooded country with few crowds. Farther east, in Middlesex and Essex counties, falls are smaller and often tucked into town conservation land or along mill rivers. Danforth Falls in Hudson is a small cascade near local trails. These eastern falls are easy to reach from the Boston area and suit short outings. Read the Massachusetts waterfall guide.
By direction from Lowell: 3 to the northwest, 2 to the north, 2 to the northeast, 1 to the southwest, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Middlesex County (3), Hillsborough County (3), Essex County (1), Downtown County (1), and Rockingham County (1). The average distance is 18.8 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Lowell
Pawtucket Falls (1.3 mi), Wicassic Falls (3.8 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Lowell
Mitchels Falls (13 mi), Wildcat Falls (18 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Lowell
Danforth Falls (21 mi), Purgatory Falls (27 mi), Amoskeag Falls (27 mi), Greggs Falls (29 mi), Hampton Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Lowell: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Lowell, MA?
9 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lowell: 2 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 5 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Lowell?
Pawtucket Falls in Middlesex County is the closest, about 1.3 miles north of Lowell.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Lowell?
Pawtucket Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 17 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Wildcat Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Lowell in?
Middlesex County (3), Hillsborough County (3), Essex County (1), Downtown County (1), and Rockingham County (1).
How does Lowell compare with other Massachusetts towns?
Lowell ranks 12th of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.