Waterfall Hikes Near Chatham, VA

1,637 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chatham? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chatham. 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 36.8185°N, -79.3967°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chatham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

4 of 7 waterfalls near Chatham are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Moderate Falling Rock Falls Moderate Hyco Falls (historical) Strong Panther Falls Moderate White Falls Strong Smith River Falls Strong Styles Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Wed 84°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mon 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Chatham

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Styles Falls Roaring · 293 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Hyco Falls (historical) Strong · 1770 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 White Falls Strong · 77 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Smith River Falls Strong · 77 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Panther Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Falling Rock Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 40th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chatham (3 waterfalls)

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

Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

28.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

8.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Chatham

White Falls waterfall

White Falls

36.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hyco Falls (historical)

44.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

27.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

28.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

8.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chatham

Are there free waterfalls near Chatham?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Chatham, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chatham?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chatham, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chatham?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chatham, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chatham?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Chatham, including Panther Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chatham?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chatham is Apple Orchard Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Chatham?

The tallest waterfall near Chatham is Apple Orchard Falls at 200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chatham?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Chatham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chatham?

The closest waterfall to Chatham is White Falls, approximately 32.7 miles away.

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