Waterfall Hikes Near Alderson, WV

969 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Greenbrier River rolls past Alderson, and the New River country to the west supplies most of the waterfalls. Sandstone Falls spreads across the New River at the end of a quarter mile walk, dogs welcome, and Brooks Falls nearby needs no walking at all. Richman and Harvey Falls each take about a mile. For a climb, the Cascades over in Virginia drops 66 feet on a 4 mile loop gaining 700 feet. Seventeen falls fit inside the radius, and most of the close ones stay gentle.

Located at 37.7277°N, -80.6436°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alderson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Alderson have live flow data today

Beaverdam Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Falls of Hills Creek Moderate Kanawha Falls Moderate Meadow Creek Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 84°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Alderson

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Beaverdam Falls Moderate · 50 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Falls of Hills Creek Moderate · 254 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Kanawha Falls Moderate · 12400 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Bull Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Harvey Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 Meadow Creek Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alderson (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alderson (11 waterfalls)

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

Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

42.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Alderson

Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

42.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

39.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

10.8 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Beaverdam Falls

29.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

21.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

Wylie Falls

7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

40.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

46.9 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

41.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

48 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

32.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Alderson

Are there free waterfalls near Alderson?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Alderson, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Alderson?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Alderson, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Alderson?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Alderson, including Blue Suck Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Alderson?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Alderson, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Alderson?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Alderson, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Alderson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Alderson is Beaverdam Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Alderson?

The tallest waterfall near Alderson is Falling Spring Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Alderson require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Alderson requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Alderson?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Alderson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Alderson?

The closest waterfall to Alderson is Brooks Falls, approximately 10.9 miles away.

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Hot springs near Alderson, West Virginia

Sweet Chalybeate Spring

21.2 mi 75°F

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Old Sweet Spring

21.8 mi 73°F

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New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

22.4 mi 85°F

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Layton Spring

34.2 mi 72°F

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Alum Springs

34.6 mi 72°F

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Falling Spring

37.0 mi 77°F

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