Waterfall Hikes Near Apple Mountain Lake, VA

1,584 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Apple Mountain Lake? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Apple Mountain Lake. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.9231°N, -78.1033°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Apple Mountain Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

9 of 13 waterfalls near Apple Mountain Lake are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Strong Climbing Rose Falls Strong Dark Hollow Falls Strong Goods Falls Strong Lewis Spring Falls Strong Rose River Falls Strong Cedar Falls Strong Dry Run Falls Roaring South River Falls Roaring Greasy Falls Moderate Miller Falls Moderate Mountain Falls Moderate Niagara Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 81°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 80°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Sunny
Fri 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Apple Mountain Lake

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Dry Run Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 South River Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Cedar Falls Strong · 223 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Big Rock Falls Strong · 315 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Climbing Rose Falls Strong · 315 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Dark Hollow Falls Strong · 315 cfs 87th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Apple Mountain Lake (6 waterfalls)

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

Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Apple Mountain Lake

Miller Falls

40.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

43.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Goods Falls

49.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

45.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

11.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

13.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

15 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

12.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

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

Dry Run Falls

12.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
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
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

22.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Apple Mountain Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Apple Mountain Lake?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Apple Mountain Lake, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Apple Mountain Lake?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Apple Mountain Lake, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Apple Mountain Lake?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Apple Mountain Lake, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Apple Mountain Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Apple Mountain Lake is Big Rock Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Apple Mountain Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Apple Mountain Lake is South River Falls at 83 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Apple Mountain Lake?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Apple Mountain Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Apple Mountain Lake?

The closest waterfall to Apple Mountain Lake is Miller Falls, approximately 11.4 miles away.

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36.3 mi 72°F

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