Waterfall Hikes Near Capon Bridge, WV

526 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Capon Bridge is a small town on the Cacapon River in West Virginia's eastern panhandle. The local Niagara Falls takes half a mile of walking and dogs can come along. Greasy Falls runs 2 miles with about 300 feet of climb. Drive south into Shenandoah National Park and the numbers grow. Dark Hollow Falls drops 70 feet at the end of a 1.4 mile trail with 440 feet of climb, and Rose River Falls goes 67 feet on a 4 mile loop that gains 910. Fourteen falls sit inside the radius.

Located at 39.3000°N, -78.4341°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Capon Bridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 66°F Scattered Rain Showers
Mon 68°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Tue 74°F Partly Sunny
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Capon Bridge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Niagara Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 Big Rock Falls Moderate · 235 cfs 27th percentile
  3. 3 Climbing Rose Falls Moderate · 235 cfs 27th percentile
  4. 4 Dark Hollow Falls Moderate · 235 cfs 27th percentile
  5. 5 Goods Falls Moderate · 235 cfs 27th percentile
  6. 6 Lewis Spring Falls Moderate · 235 cfs 27th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Capon Bridge (3 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.

11.9 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 14 Waterfalls Near Capon Bridge

8.9 miles away
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
11.9 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Goods Falls in Virginia LiDAR
26.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
32.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Miller Falls in Virginia, about 396 feet of drop LiDAR
34.9 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
38.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
38.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
38.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
39.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
41 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
47.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft
48 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
48.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Maryland, about 158 feet of drop LiDAR
49.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Capon Bridge

Are there free waterfalls near Capon Bridge?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Capon Bridge, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Capon Bridge?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Capon Bridge, including Dry Run Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Capon Bridge?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Capon Bridge, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Capon Bridge?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Capon Bridge, including Big Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Capon Bridge?

The shortest waterfall hike near Capon Bridge is Big Rock Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Capon Bridge?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Capon Bridge?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Capon Bridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Capon Bridge?

The closest waterfall to Capon Bridge is Mountain Falls, approximately 8.9 miles away.

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