Waterfall Hikes Near Athens, WV
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Athens? Luckily, there are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Athens, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Athens
Find waterfalls to hike near Athens
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Athens (7 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.

Bull Falls
34.4 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Harvey Falls
30 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Falls of Dismal
37.2 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Brooks Falls
51.9 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Sandstone Falls
45.2 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Athens (8 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Bull Falls
34.4 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Falls of Dismal
37.2 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Brooks Falls
51.9 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Sandstone Falls
45.2 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Athens With Waterfalls

Wylie Falls
25.9 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bull Falls
34.4 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Harvey Falls
30 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Falls of Dismal
37.2 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Brooks Falls
51.9 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Sandstone Falls
45.2 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Virginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Virginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Richman Falls
36 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Big Falls
58.3 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

The Falls
23.6 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Virginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls
44.4 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Styles Falls
47.5 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Smith River Falls
65.6 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

White Falls
41 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft