Waterfall Hikes Near Appalachia, VA

1,585 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Appalachia? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Appalachia. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.9098°N, -82.7882°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Appalachia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Appalachia have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Tank Hollow Falls Low Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Moderate

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Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

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Flowing best right now near Appalachia

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Abrams Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Monkey Falls Moderate · 392 cfs 29th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Low · 369 cfs 19th percentile
  4. 4 Tank Hollow Falls Low · 369 cfs 19th percentile
  5. 5 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing · 61 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Appalachia (2 waterfalls)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

40 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

9.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Appalachia

Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

20.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

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

Big Falls

36.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

35.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Buckeye Falls

9.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Appalachia

Are there free waterfalls near Appalachia?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Appalachia, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Appalachia?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Appalachia, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Appalachia?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Appalachia, including Abrams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Appalachia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Appalachia is Abrams Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Appalachia?

The tallest waterfall near Appalachia is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Appalachia?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Appalachia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Appalachia?

The closest waterfall to Appalachia is Monkey Falls, approximately 25.5 miles away.

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