Waterfall Hikes Near Craigsville, VA

931 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Craigsville? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Craigsville. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.0838°N, -79.3853°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Craigsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

1 of 12 waterfalls near Craigsville is flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Moderate Falls of Hills Creek Barely Flowing Falls of Seneca Barely Flowing Gibbs Falls Barely Flowing Glenn Falls Barely Flowing Jones Run Falls Strong Panther Falls Barely Flowing Statons Creek Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 92°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 89°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Craigsville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Jones Run Falls Strong · 235 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Crabtree Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 The Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Apple Orchard Falls Barely Flowing · 528 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Blue Suck Falls Barely Flowing · 237 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing · 237 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Craigsville (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Craigsville (10 waterfalls)

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

Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

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

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

38.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Craigsville

Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glenn Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Statons Creek Falls waterfall

Statons Creek Falls

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

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
3.8 miles 1,073 ft
Blue Suck Falls waterfall

Blue Suck Falls

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

Apple Orchard Falls

45.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

5.8 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

42.7 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Falls of Seneca waterfall

Falls of Seneca

33 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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 Craigsville

Are there free waterfalls near Craigsville?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Craigsville, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Craigsville?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Craigsville, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Craigsville?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Craigsville, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Craigsville?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Craigsville, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Craigsville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Craigsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Craigsville is Apple Orchard Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Craigsville?

The tallest waterfall near Craigsville is Crabtree Falls at 1,200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Craigsville?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Craigsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Craigsville?

The closest waterfall to Craigsville is Gibbs Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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Healing Springs

26.0 mi 86°F

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