Waterfall Hikes Near Elliston, VA

1,092 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elliston? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elliston. 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 37.2164°N, -80.2245°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elliston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

3 of 21 waterfalls near Elliston are flowing strongly today

Apple Orchard Falls Moderate Beaverdam Falls Moderate Big Falls Strong Cascades Strong Upper Falls Strong Bull Falls Low Harvey Falls Low Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falling Spring Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Moderate 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 Meadow Creek Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Chance Rain Showers · 86°F

Tod 90°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Rain Showers Best
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Elliston

Updated 26 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Strong · 398 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Cascades Strong · 398 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Strong · 398 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Creek Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 Beaverdam Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Apple Orchard Falls Moderate · 643 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elliston (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 Elliston (13 waterfalls)

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

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

38.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Elliston

Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

42.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Falling Rock Falls waterfall

Falling Rock Falls

27.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Creek Falls waterfall

Meadow Creek Falls

48 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

29.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

36.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

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

Upper Falls

38.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Beaverdam Falls

26.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

17.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

27.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls of Dan

23.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

33.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

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

Window Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Upper Cascade Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Falling Spring Falls waterfall

Falling Spring Falls

47 miles away
Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Apple Orchard Falls waterfall

Apple Orchard Falls

28.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.5 miles 1,000 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elliston

Are there free waterfalls near Elliston?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Elliston, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elliston?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Elliston, including Falling Spring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elliston?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elliston, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elliston?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elliston, including Apple Orchard Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Elliston?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elliston?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Elliston?

The tallest waterfall near Elliston is Apple Orchard Falls at 200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Elliston require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Elliston requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elliston?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Elliston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elliston?

The closest waterfall to Elliston is Styles Falls, approximately 8.3 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Elliston, Virginia

New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

20.3 mi 85°F

New River White Sulphur Springs produces 85-degree water that flows 30.3 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,780 feet elevat...
Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

20.9 mi 73°F

Old Sweet Spring flows at 73°F from a site 59.3 meters from Jefferson Lane in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The spring emer...

Sweet Chalybeate Spring

21.5 mi 75°F

Sweet Chalybeate Spring flows at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, emerging 21.1 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,010 feet elevation...

Alum Springs

27.4 mi 72°F

Alum Springs flows at 72°F in Pulaski County, Virginia, emerging 18.4 degrees above the 53.6°F ambient temperature at 1,967 fee...

Layton Spring

41.5 mi 72°F

Layton Spring produces 72-degree water that flows 17.2 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,334 feet elevation in the City of...

Falling Spring

44.3 mi 77°F

Falling Spring emerges at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, flowing 25 degrees above the ambient temperature in the City of Covington, Vir...

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