Waterfall Hikes Near Brightwood, VA

1,775 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Brightwood? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Brightwood. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.4132°N, -78.1880°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Brightwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

6 of 13 waterfalls near Brightwood are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Strong Climbing Rose Falls Strong Dark Hollow Falls Strong Goods Falls Strong Lewis Spring Falls Strong Rose River Falls Strong Cedar Falls Moderate Jones Run Falls Moderate Dry Run Falls Moderate South River Falls Moderate Greasy Falls Moderate Miller Falls Moderate Mountain Falls Moderate

Updated 14 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Tod 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 92°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Brightwood

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Rock Falls Strong · 395 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Climbing Rose Falls Strong · 395 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Dark Hollow Falls Strong · 395 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Goods Falls Strong · 395 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 Lewis Spring Falls Strong · 395 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Rose River Falls Strong · 395 cfs 79th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Brightwood (6 waterfalls)

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

Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

42.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

18.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

16.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

40 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Brightwood

Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

38.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

42.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

18.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

16.5 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

40 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

41.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

16.1 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

42.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft

Miller Falls

22.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

24.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Goods Falls

30.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

41.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

28.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Brightwood

Are there free waterfalls near Brightwood?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Brightwood, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Brightwood?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Brightwood, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Brightwood?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Brightwood, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Brightwood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Brightwood is Big Rock Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Brightwood?

The tallest waterfall near Brightwood is South River Falls at 83 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Brightwood?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Brightwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Brightwood?

The closest waterfall to Brightwood is Climbing Rose Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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