Waterfall Hikes Near Bluefield, WV

9,619 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Thirteen waterfalls surround Bluefield, with the best hike waiting over in Giles County, Virginia. The Cascades drops 66 feet near Pembroke at the midpoint of a loop running four miles and 700 vertical feet, dogs handling it fine. Families do better at Falls of Dismal, half a flat mile to water where kids and dogs can swim. Bull Falls and Harvey Falls stay near the one mile mark. Big Falls, Upper Falls, and The Falls each cover two moderate miles.

Located at 37.2608°N, -81.2143°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bluefield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Bluefield have live flow data today

Big Falls Moderate Cascades Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Brooks Falls Moderate Richman Falls Moderate Sandstone Falls Moderate Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Moderate Kanawha Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Moderate The Falls Low Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tue 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 80°F Sunny
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 68°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 64°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Bluefield

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Brooks Falls Moderate · 2540 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 Richman Falls Moderate · 2540 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Sandstone Falls Moderate · 2540 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Dismal Moderate · 47 cfs 33rd percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Moderate · 76 cfs 30th percentile
  6. 6 Cascades Moderate · 76 cfs 30th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bluefield (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.

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

16.8 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bull Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Bull Falls

26.6 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Harvey Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Harvey Falls

27.2 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bluefield (9 waterfalls)

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

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

29.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Bluefield

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

16.8 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wylie Falls in Virginia LiDAR

Wylie Falls

22.3 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

26.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Bull Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Bull Falls

26.6 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Harvey Falls in West Virginia LiDAR

Harvey Falls

27.2 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

29.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

32.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

36 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

37.4 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

38.6 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

43.6 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

48.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bluefield

Are there free waterfalls near Bluefield?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Bluefield, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bluefield?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Bluefield, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bluefield?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bluefield, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bluefield?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bluefield, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bluefield?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bluefield?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bluefield is Big Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bluefield?

The tallest waterfall near Bluefield is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bluefield?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Bluefield have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bluefield?

The closest waterfall to Bluefield is Falls of Dismal, approximately 16.8 miles away.

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