Waterfall Hikes Near Danville, VA

42,507 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Danville's best waterfalls are across the state line at Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina. Lower Cascade Falls is the favorite, a 35 foot curtain into a rock bowl at the end of 0.8 miles. Window Falls covers 1.6 miles and lets you look through a hole in the cliff beside the drop. Hidden Falls and Upper Cascade Falls are shorter still, and dogs are allowed on all four. Two entries marked historical are names on old maps more than places to hike.

Located at 36.5831°N, -79.4088°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Danville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Danville have live flow data today

Eagle Point Falls (historical) Low Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing White Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Hyco Falls (historical) Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Aft 93°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 96°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Danville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Eagle Point Falls (historical) Low · 3 cfs 13th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 5th percentile
  3. 3 White Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Smith River Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 5th percentile
  5. 5 Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Hidden Falls Barely Flowing · 98 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Danville (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.

Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

23.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Danville (6 waterfalls)

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

Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Danville

Hyco Falls (historical)

44.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Eagle Point Falls (historical)

34.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

45.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

23.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

47 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

41.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

24.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Great Falls of Dan

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

Falling Rock Falls

27.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Danville

Are there free waterfalls near Danville?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Danville, including Falling Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Danville?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Danville, including Lower Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Danville?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Danville, including Great Falls of Dan.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Danville?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Danville, including Great Falls of Dan.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Danville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Danville is Eagle Point Falls (historical) at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Danville?

The tallest waterfall near Danville is Lower Cascade Falls at 35 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Danville?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Danville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Danville?

The closest waterfall to Danville is Hyco Falls (historical), approximately 33.7 miles away.

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