Waterfall Hikes Near Afton, VA

263 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Afton hangs on Rockfish Gap where Skyline Drive ends and the Blue Ridge Parkway begins, so waterfall trails run away from it in two directions. Crabtree Falls is the headliner to the south, 1,200 feet of cascades over a 3.8 mile round trip with dogs welcome. Jones Run Falls waits north inside Shenandoah National Park, 42 feet at the end of 3.4 miles. Statons Creek Falls asks for no hike at all, visible from the road near Vesuvius. Sixteen falls land inside fifty miles.

Located at 38.0266°N, -78.8357°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Afton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

2 of 16 waterfalls near Afton are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Moderate Climbing Rose Falls Moderate Dark Hollow Falls Moderate Lewis Spring Falls Moderate Rose River Falls Moderate Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Moderate Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Gibbs Falls Barely Flowing Glenn Falls Barely Flowing Panther Falls Barely Flowing Statons Creek Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 94°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Afton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cedar Falls Strong · 235 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Run Falls Strong · 235 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Big Rock Falls Moderate · 283 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Climbing Rose Falls Moderate · 283 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 Dark Hollow Falls Moderate · 283 cfs 63rd percentile
  6. 6 Lewis Spring Falls Moderate · 283 cfs 63rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Afton (1 waterfall)

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.

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

42.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

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

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

Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Afton

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

42.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

12.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

10.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

12.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

15 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

11.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

38.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Afton

Are there free waterfalls near Afton?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Afton, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Afton?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Afton, including The Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Afton?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Afton, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Afton?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Afton, including Big Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Afton?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Afton, including Panther Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Afton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Afton is Big Rock Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Afton?

The tallest waterfall near Afton is Crabtree Falls at 1,200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Afton?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Afton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Afton?

The closest waterfall to Afton is The Falls, approximately 14.7 miles away.

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