Waterfall Hikes Near Ashburn, VA

45,479 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ashburn is data center country, flat and creek-poor, so the five falls on this page all involve a drive toward the mountains. The closest worthwhile target is Cunningham Falls across the Maryland line, a 78 foot cascade reached by 0.9 miles of trail where dogs are welcome. The Cascade gives you 2.2 gentle miles. Greasy Falls climbs 300 feet over 2 miles. Spring is the season for all of these. By August most run at a trickle.

Located at 39.0277°N, -77.4714°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ashburn

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

4 of 5 waterfalls near Ashburn are flowing strongly today

Cunningham Falls Roaring Greasy Falls Strong Miller Falls Strong Mountain Falls Low The Cascade Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 81°F

Tod 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Sunny Best
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Ashburn

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cunningham Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 The Cascade Strong · 14 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Greasy Falls Strong · 431 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Miller Falls Strong · 431 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Mountain Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 50th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ashburn (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.

The Cascade

47.7 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

46.4 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Ashburn

The Cascade

47.7 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

46.4 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

Miller Falls

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

Mountain Falls

28.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ashburn

Are there free waterfalls near Ashburn?

There is 1 free waterfall near Ashburn, including Miller Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ashburn?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Ashburn, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ashburn?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ashburn, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ashburn?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ashburn, including Cunningham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ashburn?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ashburn is Cunningham Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ashburn?

The tallest waterfall near Ashburn is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ashburn?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Ashburn have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ashburn?

The closest waterfall to Ashburn is The Cascade, approximately 26.2 miles away.

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