Waterfall Hikes Near Big Sandy, WV

16 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Big Sandy? There are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Big Sandy. 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 37.4608°N, -81.7051°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Big Sandy

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 11 gauged

2 of 10 waterfalls near Big Sandy are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Strong Tank Hollow Falls Strong Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Low Wylie Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Sun 90°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mon 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Sunny
Thu 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Big Sandy

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Strong · 1050 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Tank Hollow Falls Strong · 1050 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Moderate · 2690 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Bull Falls Moderate · 584 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Harvey Falls Moderate · 584 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Wylie Falls Moderate · 2490 cfs 26th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Big Sandy (7 waterfalls)

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

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

17.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

41.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Big Sandy

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

10.8 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

17.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

41.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

42.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

41.3 miles away
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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Big Sandy

Are there free waterfalls near Big Sandy?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Big Sandy, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Big Sandy?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Big Sandy, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Sandy?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Sandy, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Big Sandy?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Big Sandy?

The shortest waterfall hike near Big Sandy is Big Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Big Sandy?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Big Sandy have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Big Sandy?

The closest waterfall to Big Sandy is Bull Falls, approximately 37.6 miles away.

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