Waterfall Hikes Near Big Stone Gap, VA

5,221 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Big Stone Gap anchors the far southwest corner of Virginia, hours from anywhere most tourists go. Buckeye Falls is the reason to come, 475 feet of water at the end of an 8 mile round trip rated hard, and dogs can make that walk. Tank Hollow Falls needs just 1.5 easy miles. Abrams Falls stretches 5 miles with 675 feet of climbing to a 20 foot drop. Only five falls make the radius out here, and the big one justifies the drive by itself.

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Sat 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Big Stone Gap

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 Abrams Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 3rd percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 193 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Monkey Falls Barely Flowing · 167 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing · 193 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.

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Big Stone Gap

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
17 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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