Waterfall Hikes Near Big Stone Gap, VA

5,221 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Big Stone Gap? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Big Stone Gap. 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 36.8626°N, -82.7769°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Big Stone Gap

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Big Stone Gap have live flow data today

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

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 94°F

Wed 94°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Big Stone Gap

Updated 31 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Buckeye Falls Moderate · 73 cfs 65th percentile
  2. 2 Abrams Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Monkey Falls Low · 563 cfs 24th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 242 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing · 242 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Big Stone Gap (2 waterfalls)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Big Stone Gap

Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

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

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Buckeye Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Big Stone Gap

Are there free waterfalls near Big Stone Gap?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Big Stone Gap, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Big Stone Gap?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Big Stone Gap, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Stone Gap?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Stone Gap, including Abrams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Big Stone Gap?

The shortest waterfall hike near Big Stone Gap is Abrams Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Big Stone Gap?

The tallest waterfall near Big Stone Gap is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Big Stone Gap?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Big Stone Gap have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Big Stone Gap?

The closest waterfall to Big Stone Gap is Monkey Falls, approximately 22.8 miles away.

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