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

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 82°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bluefield

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kanawha Falls Moderate · 12400 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Bull Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Harvey Falls Moderate · 550 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 The Falls Barely Flowing · 1290 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 156 cfs 5th percentile
  6. 6 Cascades Barely Flowing · 156 cfs 5th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bluefield (1 waterfall)

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 Bluefield (9 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

41.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

13.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Bluefield

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

41.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bull Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

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

The Falls

13.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

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

Brooks Falls

42.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

40 miles away
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
Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

32.6 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 is 1 easy waterfall hike near Bluefield, including Kanawha 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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