Waterfall Hikes Near Doran, VA

14 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Doran? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Doran. 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 37.0958°N, -81.8321°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Doran

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 13 gauged

1 of 11 waterfalls near Doran is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Jones Falls Strong Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 83°F

Aft 90°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Patchy Fog
Sun 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 83°F Sunny Best
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Doran

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Abrams Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 3rd percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 193 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 46 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 46 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing · 36 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Jones Falls Barely Flowing · 388 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Doran (9 waterfalls)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

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

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Doran

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

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

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

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

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Doran

Are there free waterfalls near Doran?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Doran, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Doran?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Doran, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Doran?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Doran, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Doran?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Doran, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Doran?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Doran?

The tallest waterfall near Doran is Abrams Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Doran?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Doran have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Doran?

The closest waterfall to Doran is Big Falls, approximately 15.9 miles away.

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