Waterfall Hikes Near Blacksburg, VA

71,277 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Cascades is a rite of passage at Virginia Tech, a 66 foot falls near Pembroke on a four mile loop that gains 700 feet, dogs welcome throughout. For swimming, Falls of Dismal delivers pools after a half mile of level trail, dog friendly there too. Styles Falls covers 2.4 miles at a moderate grade. Great Falls of Dan makes an easy mile. The Jefferson National Forest hides most of the twenty-two falls this page counts.

Located at 37.2300°N, -80.4279°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Blacksburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

4 of 22 waterfalls near Blacksburg are flowing strongly today

Beaverdam Falls Moderate Big Falls Strong Cascades Strong Upper Falls Strong Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Low Harvey Falls Low Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Moderate Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing White Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Strong Wylie Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

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Flowing best right now near Blacksburg

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

  1. 1 Meadow Creek Falls Strong · 21 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Strong · 398 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Strong · 398 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Cascades Strong · 398 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Beaverdam Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Falls of Dismal Moderate · 122 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Blacksburg (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Blacksburg (13 waterfalls)

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

Cascades waterfall

Cascades

38.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

38.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

27.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Blacksburg

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

29.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

38.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

38.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

27.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

48 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

27.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

23.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Beaverdam Falls

26.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

36.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

33.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

29 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

21.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

18.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

18 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Blacksburg

Are there free waterfalls near Blacksburg?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Blacksburg, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Blacksburg?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Blacksburg, including Lower Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Blacksburg?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Blacksburg, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Blacksburg?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Blacksburg, including Beaverdam Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Blacksburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Blacksburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Blacksburg is Beaverdam Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Blacksburg?

The tallest waterfall near Blacksburg is Cascades at 66 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Blacksburg require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Blacksburg requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Blacksburg?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Blacksburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Blacksburg?

The closest waterfall to Blacksburg is Big Falls, approximately 8.2 miles away.

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