Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Waterfalls Near Hudson, MA

6 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Hudson, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Danforth Falls is the closest at 1.2 miles to the northwest. Pawtucket Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 17 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Rhode Island.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Danforth Falls in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Pictured: Danforth Falls, MA

Best Waterfalls Near Hudson at a Glance

Photo of Danforth Falls near Hudson, MA
Most visited

Danforth Falls

38 Google reviews, the most near Hudson.

6 Waterfalls Near Hudson, Ranked by Distance

  1. Danforth Falls

    Hudson, MA · Middlesex County · 1.2 mi northwest of Hudson
    4.1 (38 reviews)

    Danforth Falls is the closest named waterfall to Hudson, 1.2 miles to the northwest in Middlesex County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Hudson. 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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  2. The Cascade

    Worcester, MA · Worcester County · 17 mi southwest of Hudson
    4.4 (12 reviews)

    The Cascade lies 17 miles southwest of Hudson in Worcester County, number 2 of 6 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Hudson. USGS notes: On an unnamed stream 0.2 mi W of Cook Pond and 0.6 mi NE of West Tatnuck; City of Worcester.

    Rating
    4.4 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Worcester, MA 01602
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  3. Wicassic Falls

    Tyngsboro, MA · Middlesex County · 20 mi northeast of Hudson
    2.5 (2 reviews)

    Wicassic Falls lies 20 miles northeast of Hudson in Middlesex County, number 3 of 6 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Hudson. 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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  4. Pawtucket Falls

    Lowell, MA · Middlesex County · 22 mi northeast of Hudson
    4.8 (17 reviews)

    Pawtucket Falls lies 22 miles northeast of Hudson in Middlesex County, number 4 of 6 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Hudson. 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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  5. Sutton Falls

    Sutton, MA · Worcester County · 22 mi southwest of Hudson
    4.0 (8 reviews)

    Sutton Falls lies 22 miles southwest of Hudson in Worcester County, number 5 of 6 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Hudson. USGS notes: Just SE of an unnamed lake 1 mi SE of West Sutton; Town of Sutton.

    Rating
    4.0 (8 Google reviews)
    Address
    Sutton, MA 01590
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  6. Woonsocket Falls

    Woonsocket, RI · Providence County · 27 mi south of Hudson

    Woonsocket Falls lies 27 miles south of Hudson in Providence County, number 6 of 6 by distance. Its own nearest town is Woonsocket.

    Address
    Providence County, RI (GPS 41.9992, -71.5178)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Hudson 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 Hudson: 2 to the northeast, 2 to the southwest, 1 to the south, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Middlesex County (3), Worcester County (2), and Providence County (1). The average distance is 18.2 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Hudson

Danforth Falls (1.2 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Hudson

The Cascade (17 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Hudson

Wicassic Falls (20 mi), Pawtucket Falls (22 mi), Sutton Falls (22 mi), Woonsocket Falls (27 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Hudson: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Hudson, MA?

6 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Hudson: 1 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Hudson?

Danforth Falls in Middlesex County is the closest, about 1.2 miles northwest of Hudson.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Hudson?

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 Danforth Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Hudson in?

Middlesex County (3), Worcester County (2), and Providence County (1).

How does Hudson compare with other Massachusetts towns?

Hudson ranks 17th of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.