Waterfall Hikes Near Colonial Heights, TN

2,667 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Colonial Heights? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Colonial Heights. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.4853°N, -82.5069°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Colonial Heights

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 28 gauged

5 of 26 waterfalls near Colonial Heights are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Strong Dutch Creek Falls Strong Laurel Creek Falls Strong Watauga Falls Strong Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Low Walker Falls Low Long Hope Falls Moderate Monkey Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 96°F Sunny Best
Thu 98°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny
Ind 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Colonial Heights

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Reems Creek Falls Strong · 953 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Watauga Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Creek Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Dutch Creek Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Spivey Falls Moderate · 81 cfs 70th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Colonial Heights (19 waterfalls)

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

Buckeye Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Colonial Heights

Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

44.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Buckeye Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

31.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

34.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Colonial Heights

Are there free waterfalls near Colonial Heights?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Colonial Heights, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Colonial Heights?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Colonial Heights, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Colonial Heights?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Colonial Heights, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Colonial Heights?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Colonial Heights, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Colonial Heights?

The shortest waterfall hike near Colonial Heights is Abrams Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Colonial Heights?

The tallest waterfall near Colonial Heights is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Colonial Heights?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Colonial Heights have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Colonial Heights?

The closest waterfall to Colonial Heights is Monkey Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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