Waterfall Hikes Near Clay, WV

524 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Clay? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Clay. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.4662°N, -81.0813°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clay

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 10 gauged

4 of 9 waterfalls near Clay are flowing strongly today

Brooks Falls Strong Richman Falls Strong Sandstone Falls Strong Falls of Hills Creek Moderate Kanawha Falls Strong Lower Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate Tecumseh Falls Moderate

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 64°F

Tod 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 73°F Rain Showers
Sat 52°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 64°F Sunny Best
Mon 66°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 67°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Clay

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kanawha Falls Strong · 22000 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Brooks Falls Strong · 17900 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Richman Falls Strong · 17900 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Sandstone Falls Strong · 17900 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Tenskwatawa Falls Moderate · 973 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Tecumseh Falls Moderate · 973 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Clay (6 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.

Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

20.9 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

38.2 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Whitaker Falls in West Virginia, about 52 feet of drop LiDAR

Whitaker Falls

40.8 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Clay (8 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

37.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
5.6 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Tecumseh Falls in West Virginia, about 116 feet of drop LiDAR

Tecumseh Falls

41.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Clay

Kanawha Falls waterfall

Kanawha Falls

20.9 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

37.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
5.6 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

38.2 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tenskwatawa Falls in West Virginia, about 91 feet of drop LiDAR

Tenskwatawa Falls

40.7 miles away
West Virginia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Whitaker Falls in West Virginia, about 52 feet of drop LiDAR

Whitaker Falls

40.8 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tecumseh Falls in West Virginia, about 116 feet of drop LiDAR

Tecumseh Falls

41.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

41.3 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

42 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

44.5 miles away
West Virginia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Falls of Hills Creek waterfall

Falls of Hills Creek

45.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
1.3 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clay

Are there free waterfalls near Clay?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Clay, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Clay?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Clay, including Brooks Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Clay?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Clay, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Clay?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Clay, including Brooks Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clay?

The shortest waterfall hike near Clay is Falls of Hills Creek at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Clay?

The tallest waterfall near Clay is Falls of Hills Creek at 63 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Clay?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Clay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Clay?

The closest waterfall to Clay is Kanawha Falls, approximately 20.9 miles away.

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