Waterfall Hikes Near Draper, VA

441 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Draper? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Draper. 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 37.0012°N, -80.7372°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Draper

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

2 of 24 waterfalls near Draper are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Moderate Richman Falls Moderate Sandstone Falls Moderate Bull Falls Moderate Harvey Falls Moderate Carter Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Moderate Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Low White Falls Low Smith River Falls Low Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Strong Wylie Falls Moderate The Falls Strong Styles Falls Moderate

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 94°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 95°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny Best
Ind 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Draper

Updated 22 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Meadow Creek Falls Strong · 23 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 The Falls Strong · 806 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Falling Rock Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Styles Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 46th percentile
  5. 5 Wylie Falls Moderate · 1280 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Brooks Falls Moderate · 2570 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Draper (3 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 Draper (15 waterfalls)

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

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

44.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Draper

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

7.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

44.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

44.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Wylie Falls

10.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

40.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls of Dan

35.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

15 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

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

White Falls

40.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

19.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

47.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sandstone Falls waterfall

Sandstone Falls

45.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Richman Falls waterfall

Richman Falls

44.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

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

Lower Cascade Falls

46 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Draper

Are there free waterfalls near Draper?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Draper, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Draper?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Draper, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Draper?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Draper, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Draper?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Draper, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Draper?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Draper, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Draper?

The shortest waterfall hike near Draper is Big Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Draper?

The tallest waterfall near Draper is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Draper?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Draper have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Draper?

The closest waterfall to Draper is Falls of Dismal, approximately 16.1 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Draper, Virginia

Alum Springs

10.7 mi 72°F

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New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

19.1 mi 85°F

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Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

51.8 mi 73°F

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Sweet Chalybeate Spring

52.6 mi 75°F

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