Waterfall Hikes Near Carolina, WV

237 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carolina? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Carolina. 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 39.4795°N, -80.2728°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carolina

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

1 of 7 waterfalls near Carolina is flowing strongly today

Gap Falls Roaring Lower Swallow Falls Moderate Muddy Creek Falls Moderate Upper Swallow Falls Moderate Tolliver Falls Moderate Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate Tecumseh Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 83°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 80°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Carolina

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Gap Falls Roaring · 851 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate · 319 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Tecumseh Falls Moderate · 319 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Swallow Falls Moderate · 138 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Muddy Creek Falls Moderate · 138 cfs 37th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Swallow Falls Moderate · 138 cfs 37th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carolina (5 waterfalls)

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

Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

20.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tecumseh Falls

1.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Carolina

Tolliver Falls waterfall

Tolliver Falls

7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Swallow Falls waterfall

Upper Swallow Falls

20.4 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Muddy Creek Falls waterfall

Muddy Creek Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Swallow Falls waterfall

Lower Swallow Falls

20.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gap Falls waterfall

Gap Falls

24.6 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tecumseh Falls

1.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Tenskwatawa Falls

40.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carolina

Are there free waterfalls near Carolina?

There is 1 free waterfall near Carolina, including Tecumseh Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carolina?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carolina, including Lower Swallow Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carolina?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carolina, including Lower Swallow Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carolina?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carolina is Gap Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Carolina?

The tallest waterfall near Carolina is Muddy Creek Falls at 53 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Carolina?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Carolina have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Carolina?

The closest waterfall to Carolina is Tolliver Falls, approximately 36.9 miles away.

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